Intrusion Analyst

Sentar; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Voluntary Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA

Voluntary Life, Critical Illness, & A“

Job summary

Sentar in Fort Meade, MD is seeking an Intrusion Analyst to analyze target digital network data and identify unauthorized activities using SIGINT and computer network defense resources.

You will categorize traffic as benign, suspicious, or malicious, document TTPs, and develop mitigation strategies while maintaining a network/host-based focus. A background in malware analysis and programming in Python, C, C++, or Java is preferred.

Qualifications

• Analyze target digital network data to discover, analyze, and document malicious or unauthorized activity using information collected from a variety of SIGINT and cyber defense resources.
• Analyze metadata from tasked communications systems to identify, locate, and track targets and report intelligence gained from metadata analysis.
• Categorize traffic as benign, suspicious, or malicious; document TTPs.
• Develop and implement mitigation strategies.
• Have a network and/or host-based focus.
• Relevant malware analysis experience and programming in C, C#, C++, Java, Perl, or Python is preferred.
• CISSP, CEH, Sec+, Net+, GIAC GREM and/or CREA Certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Analyze target digital network data to discover, analyze, and document malicious or unauthorized activity using information collected from SIGINT and CNA resources.
• Categorize traffic as benign, suspicious, or malicious; document malicious TTPs.
• Develop and implement mitigation strategies.

Skills

Malware analysis

Programming experience

Network/host-based defense

Education

Master’s degree with 6 years of relevant experience

Bachelor’s Degree in CS/CE/IS or related

Associates degree with 10 years of experience

Tools

SIGINT resources

Cyber defense tools

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Sentar is proud to be an employee-owned company, fostering a culture of empowerment, collaboration, and innovation. Sentar is dedicated to developing the critical talent that the connected world demands to create solutions to address the convergence of cybersecurity, intelligence, analytics, and systems engineering. We invite you to join the team where you can build, innovate, and secure your career.

Sentar is seeking an Intrusion Analyst in Fort Meade, MD!

Role Description

We are looking for an Intrusion Analyst to analyze target digital network data and identify unauthorized activities using SIGINT and computer network defense resources. You will categorize network traffic, document malicious tactics, techniques, and procedures, and develop mitigation strategies to protect our systems.

Qualifications

• 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.


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


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

Clearance Level

• Position requires active Security Clearance with appropriate Polygraph

Education

• Master’s degree with 6 years of relevant experience.


• Bachelor’s Degree with 8 years of relevant experience.


• Associates degree with 10 years of experience.


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

Experience

Benefits at Sentar

Our unique ownership model attracts top talent, giving employees the freedom to take initiative and drive meaningful improvements. In addition to cultivating a thriving and inclusive work environment, Sentar offers an extensive benefits package designed to support the well-being of employees and their families. Employee ownership is the foundation of our culture, promoting participation, teamwork, and accountability while ensuring long-term financial security and a commitment to excellence.

• Voluntary Medical, Dental, Vision, with Health Savings or Flexible Spending Plan options


• Voluntary Life, Critical Illness, Accident, and Long Term Care insurance options


• Group Term Life, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability is provided by Sentar to all qualifying employees


• Generous 401(k) match


• Competitive PTO plan that graduates quickly with years of service


• Other leave programs; holiday schedule along with bereavement, maternity, jury and military duty

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