Intrusion Analyst

Synergy ECP; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Synergy ECP is seeking a skilled Cybersecurity Analyst in Columbia, MD, to analyze and document malicious activity across digital network data and communications systems. You will categorize traffic, identify attacker techniques, and develop mitigation strategies, with a focus on network and host security.

A strong malware analysis background and related certifications are required. Qualified candidates hold at least a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and have hands-on programming

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, or related field.
• Certifications such as CISSP, CEH, Sec+, Net+, GIAC, GREM, or CREA required.
• Relevant experience must be in malware analysis.
• Programming experience in C, C++, Java, Python, or Perl preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyze target digital network data to discover and document malicious or unauthorized activity.
• Analyze metadata from tasked communications systems to identify and report intelligence gains.
• Categorize traffic as benign, suspicious, or malicious and document TTPs.
• Develop and implement mitigation strategies with a focus on network/host protections.

Skills

Malware analysis

C

C++

Java

Python

C#

Perl

Programming languages

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Doctoral degree

Associate’s degree

Tools

CISSP

CEH

Sec+

Net+

GIAC

GREM

CREA

Job description

Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Columbia, Maryland, Synergy ECP is a leading provider of cybersecurity, software and systems engineering and IT services to the U.S. intelligence and defense communities. The company leverages its expertise in data transport solutions, software and systems engineering, and other solutions to deliver critical and innovative capabilities to high-level decision makers that enhance our nation’s security.

In an ultra-competitive environment, Synergy ECP has thrived by adhering to our name, making sure excellence is displayed by our Employees, to our Customers and by Improving Performance (ECP).

It’s what sets us apart, enabling us to be an autonomous yet agile business that delivers huge results - showing we’re ready to meet our customers’ evolving demands.

Synergy ECP has earned a client list that includes numerous Fortune 100 companies, in addition to multiple branches of the US government and military services.

Synergy ECP is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of relevant experience or a Master’s degree plus 3 years of relevant experience or a Doctoral degree and 2 years of relevant experience. An Associate’s degree plus 7 years of relevant experience may be considered for individuals with in-depth experience that is clearly related to the position.


• Degree must be in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, or related discipline from an accredited college or university.


• CISSP, CEH, Sec+, Net+, GIAC, GREM, or CREA Certification is required.


• Relevant experience must be in malware analysis. Programming experience in C, C#, C++, Java, Perl, or Python is preferred.


• Analyze target digital network data to discover, analyze, and document malicious or unauthorized activity using information collected from a variety of SIGINT and computer network defense resources.


• Analyze metadata collected from tasked communications systems in order to identify, locate, and track targets, and to accurately report the intelligence gained from metadata analysis.


• Categorize traffic as benign, suspicious, or malicious activity; and document malicious tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs).


• Develop and implement mitigation strategies.


• Have a network and/or host-based focus.