Host-Based Cyber Defense Analyst II — Incident Response

DigiFlight, Inc.; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

DigiFlight, Inc. is seeking a Cyber Defense Analyst in Columbia, Maryland. The role requires careful analysis of network traffic to identify threats and involves responsibilities in incident reporting and validation. Candidates must have a BS in Computer Science or equivalent experience. Skills in intrusion detection, cyber defense analysis, and experience with tools like Snort are essential. A TS/SCI clearance is mandatory. The position offers an opportunity to engage in complex cybersecurity tasks within a dynamic team environment.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship and Active TS/SCI clearance required.
• 5+ years in cyber defense analysis using industry-standard tools.
• Experience with incident handling methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Analyze network traffic to identify threats.
• Document incidents and provide trend analysis.
• Validate IDS alerts and conduct packet analysis.

Skills

Cyber defense analysis

Intrusion detection

Incident handling

Packet-level analysis

Trend analysis

Education

BS in Computer Science, Cyber Security, or Computer Engineering

Tools

Snort

Arcsight

Carnegie Mellon SiLK tool suite

Job description

DigiFlight, Inc. is seeking a Cyber Defense Analyst in Columbia, Maryland. The role requires careful analysis of network traffic to identify threats and involves responsibilities in incident reporting and validation. Candidates must have a BS in Computer Science or equivalent experience. Skills in intrusion detection, cyber defense analysis, and experience with tools like Snort are essential. A TS/SCI clearance is mandatory. The position offers an opportunity to engage in complex cybersecurity tasks within a dynamic team environment.