Intrusion Analyst

Marquee Defense; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Marquee Defense is seeking qualified professionals to analyze targeted digital network data and metadata to uncover malicious activity and report actionable intelligence. You will categorize traffic and document TTPs while developing mitigations with a network/host focus.

The role requires appropriate security clearances and education levels, with preference for malware analysis experience and relevant certifications. This is a full-time in-person position based around Fort Meade or nearby areas.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree with 3 years of relevant experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree with 5 years of relevant experience.
• Associates degree with 7 years of relevant experience.
• Specialty experience: Malware analysis.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Malware analysis

Programming (C/C++/Java/Python)

Cyber threat analysis

Network analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science/Engineering/Information Systems

Master's Degree in CS/CE/IS

Associates degree with 7 years of relevant experience

Tools

CISSP

GREM

CREA

CEH

Sec+

Net+

Job description

Fort Meade or National Business Park area

Job Type:

Full time in-person

Clearance:

Top Secret/SCI with Polygraph

Description

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

Work Experience

NOTE: Military Multiplier: Relevant military experience is credited as 1.25X years experience!

Master’s degree with 3 years of relevant experience

Bachelor’s Degree with 5 years of relevant experience

Associates degree with 7 years of relevant experience

Specialty Experience

None required

Malware analysis

Programming experience in C, C#, C++, Java, Perl, or Python is preferred

CISSP, GIAC GREM or CREA Certification is preferred for level 1

CISSP, CEH, Sec+, Net+, GIAC Reverse Engineering Malware Certification (GREM) and/or CREA Certification is required for Level 2 and 3

Education

Bachelor'sDegree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, or related discipline from accredited college or university

Marquee Defense is an equal opportunity employer (EEO)

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.