Intrusion Analyst

Synergy ECP; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Synergy ECP, based in Columbia, Maryland, is seeking a cybersecurity professional to analyze digital networks for malicious activity. Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree with relevant experience, or a higher degree, and possess certifications like CISSP or CEH.

The role involves categorizing network data, documenting threats, and developing mitigation strategies. This is an opportunity to be part of a leading company that serves Fortune 100 clients and military services.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of relevant experience, or a Master’s degree plus 3 years, or a Doctoral degree and 2 years of relevant experience.
• Degree must be in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field.
• CISSP, CEH, Sec+, Net+, GIAC, GREM or CREA Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Analyze target digital network data to document unauthorized activity.
• Categorize traffic as benign, suspicious, or malicious activity.
• Develop and implement mitigation strategies related to network and/or host activities.

Skills

Malware analysis

Programming (C, C#, C++, Java, Perl, Python)

Network analysis

Metadata analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related discipline

Master’s degree in related field

Doctoral degree in relevant discipline

Tools

CISSP

CEH

Sec+

Net+

GIAC

GREM

CREA Certification

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.