Intrusion Analyst (Levels I-III)

BTS Software Solutions; Augusta (GA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

BTS Software Solutions is hiring an Intrusion Analyst to perform technical analysis and identify indicators of compromise to support customer operations. The role requires a degree in Computer Science or related field and relevant experience in malware analysis.

Salary ranges from $100,000 to $190,000, depending on skills and experience. Preferred qualifications include CISSP or GIAC GREM certifications, with programming experience in languages such as C and Python being highly desirable.

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Information Systems required.
• Relevant experience in malware analysis necessary.
• Programming experience in C, C#, C++, Java, Perl, or Python is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical analysis to identify indicators of compromise.
• Document and mitigate malware detection efforts.
• Analyze targets to report intelligence from metadata.

Skills

Malware detection

Metadata analysis

Digital network data analysis

Traffic categorization

Mitigation strategies

C programming

C# programming

C++ programming

Java programming

Perl programming

Python programming

Education

Associate's degree in Computer Science or related

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related

Master's degree in Computer Science or related

CISSP Certification

GIAC GREM Certification

CREA Certification

Job description

BTS Software Solutions is seeking an Intrusion Analyst to perform technical analysis and identify indicators of compromise in support of customer operations.

REQ ID: 1161-04

Primary Location: Annapolis Junction, MD

Secondary Locations: Augusta, GA, San Antonio, TX, Oahu, HI, Various Locations

Clearance Requirement: TS/SCI with Poly

Skills and Experience You'll Bring

• Provide information and documentation that enables malware detection, signature creation, and mitigation
• 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.
• Analyze target digital network data to discover, analyze, and document malicious and unauthorized activity using information collected from a variety of SIGINT and computer network defense resources.
• Categorize traffic as benign, suspicious, or malicious activity, and document malicious tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs). Develop and implement mitigation strategies.

Degree and Certification Requirements

• Degree must be in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, or related discipline from an accredited college or university
• CISSP, GIAC GREM or CREA Certification is preferred for level 1 and required for levels 2 and 3.

Relevant Experience

• Relevant experience must be in 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

Education and Experience

Entry level positions require an Associate's degree plus 4 years of relevant experience, or a Bachelor's degree and 2 years of relevant experience. Higher positions require up to and including an Associate's degree plus 10 years of relevant experience, a Bachelor's degree and 8 years of relevant experience OR a Master's Degree and 6 years of relevant experience.

Pay Range

$100,000-$190,000

The BTS pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Our approach to crafting offers considers various factors to establish an equitable and competitive compensation package. These considerations include, but are not limited to, the extent and intricacy of the role's responsibilities, the candidate's educational background, their work experience, and the specific competencies crucial for success in the role.

BTS Software Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law.