Mid Cyber/ Watch Floor Analyst with Security Clearance

Noetic Strategies, Inc.; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Noetic Strategies Inc. is seeking a Junior Cybersecurity/Watch Floor Analyst in Huntsville, AL. The role emphasizes monitoring networks, investigating intrusions, and supporting incident response with hands-on analysis and vulnerability assessment.

The candidate should have 1 year of Splunk/SOC experience, a CS-related bachelor’s degree, and an active Top Secret clearance. Shift work is required as part of cybersecurity operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of Splunk/SOC experience.
• Bachelor’s in a computer science related field.
• Active Top Secret Clearance

Responsibilities

• Monitor computer networks for security issues.
• Investigate security breaches and cybersecurity incidents.
• Document security breaches and assess damage.
• Work with the security team to test and uncover vulnerabilities.
• Fix detected vulnerabilities to maintain a high-security standard.
• Recommend best practices for IT security.
• Install security measures and encryption programs to protect systems.
• Conduct analysis, confirm intrusion details and create forensically sound duplicates of files.
• Decrypt data and provide technical summaries.
• Examine recovered data and perform dynamic analysis (timeline, stats, file signatures).
• Perform real-time cyber defense tasks to support Incident Response Teams.

Skills

Splunk

SOC experience

Education

Bachelor’s in Computer Science

Job description

Job Title: Junior Cybersecurity/Watch floor Analyst

Location: Huntsville, AL Clearance: MUST CURRENTLY POSSESS AND ACTIVE TOP SECRET CLEARANCE SUMMARY:

Noetic is currently seeking a motivated and detail-orientedMid Cybersecurity Analyst to join our growing security team. In this Mid-level role, you will play a key part in protecting our organization’s digital assets by assisting in the detection, analysis, and response to cybersecurity threats and incidents. The ideal candidate will have foundational knowledge of security principles and a strong interest in security operations, with hands‑on experience or coursework involving Splunk.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of 1 year of Splunk/SOC experience.


• Bachelor’s in a computer science related field


• Active Top Secret Clearance

Ability And Willingness To Do Shift Work MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for monitoring computer networks for security issues.


• Investigating security breaches and other cybersecurity incidents.


• Document security breaches and assess the damage they cause.


• Work with the security team to perform tests and uncover network vulnerabilities, such as penetration testing.


• Fix detected vulnerabilities to maintain a high-security standard.


• Recommend best practices for IT security.


• Installing security measures and operating software to protect systems and information infrastructure, including firewalls and data encryption programs.


• Must be capable of conducting analysis, confirming intrusion information and creating a forensically sound duplicate of the files.


• Decrypts data and provides technical summaries and input.


• Examines recovered data for relevant information and performs dynamic analysis to include timeline, statistical, and file signature analysis.


• Performs real-time cyber defense handling tasks to support deployable Incident Response Teams (IRTs).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Microsoft Sentinel


• GIAC Continuous Monitoring Certification (GMON)


• GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH)


• GIAC Certified Forensic Analyst (GCFA)


• GIAC Certified Intrusion Analyst (GCIA)


• GIAC Network Forensic Analyst (GNFA)

Noetic Strategies Inc. offers a competitive salary, an extensive benefits package and a work environment that encourages excellence. For positions requiring a security clearance, selected applicants will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Noetic Strategies Inc. is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer that does not discriminate in employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Noetic Strategies Inc. endeavors to make www.noeticstrategies.com accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact noeticstrategies.com for assistance. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.