Expert Cyber Defense Analyst (TS/SCI Clearance)

ShorePoint; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

144 hours of PTO

11 holidays

85% of insurance premium covered

401k

continued education and certifications reimbursement

Job summary

ShorePoint is seeking an Expert Cyber Defense Analyst with a TS/SCI clearance to analyze cyber events and support threat mitigation in Washington, DC. You will analyze data from cyber defense tools and provide leadership on major tasks. The role requires 15+ years of relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree. Benefits include comprehensive packages such as 144 hours of PTO, insurance coverage, 401k, and education reimbursement.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of relevant experience, or 9 years with a postgraduate degree.
• Must currently hold and maintain an active TS/SCI clearance.
• Proven ability to analyze complex requirements.

Responsibilities

• Analyze data from cyber defense tools to identify and mitigate threats.
• Direct and control activities for the client to meet technical requirements.
• Develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Supervise team members as required.

Skills

Cyber defense

Intrusion detection systems

Security information and event management (SIEM)

Endpoint detection and response (EDR)

Network traffic analysis

API development

Education

Bachelor's degree from an accredited university

Tools

Microsoft Defender

Splunk

CrowdStrike

CoreLight

Tenable

Job description

Who we are:

ShorePoint is a fast-growing, industry recognized and award-winning cybersecurity services firm with a focus on high-profile, high-threat, private and public-sector customers who demand experience and proven security models to protect their data. ShorePoint subscribes to a “work hard, play hard” mentality and celebrates individual and company successes. We are passionate about our mission and going above and beyond to deliver for our customers. We are equally passionate about an environment that supports creativity, accountability, diversity, inclusion and a focus on giving back to our community.

The Perks:

As recognized members of the Cyber Elite, we work together in partnership to defend our nation’s critical infrastructure while building meaningful and exciting career development opportunities in a culture tailored to the individuals technical and professional growth. We are committed to the belief that our team members do their best work when they are happy and well cared for. In support of this philosophy, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including major carriers for health care providers. Highlighted benefits offered: 144 hours of PTO, 11 holidays, 85% of insurance premium covered, 401k, continued education, certifications maintenance and reimbursement and more.

Who we’re looking for:

We are seeking an Expert Cyber Defense Analyst (TS/SCI Clearance) to analyze cyber events and support threat mitigation across enterprise environments. This role leverages data from cyber defense tools to assess security events and guide response activities. The Expert Cyber Defense Analyst position provides technical and management leadership, directs activities and supports project execution in alignment with client objectives. This is a unique opportunity to shape the growth, development and culture of an exciting and fast-growing company in the cybersecurity market.

What you’ll be doing:

• Domain and expert technical knowledge in cyber defense and related technologies.
• Analyze data collected from cyber defense tools, including intrusion detection system (IDS) alerts, firewalls and network traffic logs to identify and mitigate threats.
• Provide technical and management leadership on major tasks or technology assignments.
• Establish goals and plans that align with project objectives.
• Direct and control activities for the client, including financial management, methods and staffing to ensure technical requirements are met.
• Interface with senior management and support client interactions, including negotiations.
• Apply domain expertise to support decision-making that impacts overall project implementation.
• Develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Supervise team members as required.

What you need to know:

• Experience working within Microsoft environments such as Microsoft Defender, Microsoft Sentinel and SharePoint.
• Experience with security information and event management (SIEM) tools such as Splunk.
• Experience with network intrusion detection and prevention (NID/NIP) technologies.
• Experience with endpoint detection and response (EDR) tools such as CrowdStrike and endpoint security concepts.
• Experience with intrusion detection and prevention systems (IDS/IPS) such as tools such as CoreLight.
• Experience with application programming interface (API) development and scanning tools such as Tenable.

Must have’s:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.
• 15+ years of relevant experience. A postgraduate degree from an accredited university in a related field may substitute for 6 years of experience.
• Proven ability to analyze complex requirements and translate them into clear, actionable tasks and processes through critical thinking.
• Applicants must currently hold and maintain an active TS/SCI clearance.

Beneficial to have:

• Industry recognized certifications.

Where it’s done:

• Onsite (Washington, DC or Germantown, MD).