Senior Cyber Security Analyst

Sealing Technologies, a Parsons Company; Columbia (MD); Hybrid; USD 126,000 - 153,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Cybersecurity Analyst to join their innovative team. This role focuses on network security, where you'll analyze traffic for anomalies, implement threat hunting strategies, and collaborate with security teams to enhance defenses. With a strong emphasis on creativity and problem-solving, you'll have the chance to make a real impact in the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity. The company fosters a supportive environment that values employee well-being and offers a range of perks, making it an exciting opportunity for those eager to grow in their careers.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Contributions

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible Schedules

Generous Vacation Policies

Complimentary Snacks

Monthly Catered Lunches

Quarterly Merit Bonuses

Qualifications

• 4-8 years of Cybersecurity experience, including supporting classified networks.
• Active TS/SCI security clearance is required.

Responsibilities

• Analyze network traffic for suspicious activity and identify patterns.
• Develop and implement network-specific threat hunting strategies.

Skills

Network Security Principles

Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS)

Threat Hunting

Network Forensics

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Bachelor's degree in Information Security

Tools

Wireshark

Zeek

ELK/Splunk

Kali Linux

Job description

Location: Columbia, MD
Type: Hybrid
Travel: 15%

Sealing Technologies, a Parsons Company, provides Cyber Security services and cutting-edge technologies to the Federal Government. Sealing Technologies is looking for a Cybersecurity Analyst with a strong foundation in network security principles, protocols, and tools, as well as experience with intrusion detection systems (IDS), firewalls, and network forensics. As a Cybersecurity Analyst, you will be a creative problem solver with a passion for staying ahead of the curve in the ever-evolving world of network security.

Do you have a keen eye for network anomalies and a passion for uncovering hidden threats? Are you a master of network security tools such as Wireshark, Zeek, and ELK? Are you eager to proactively hunt down and neutralize cyber adversaries and build out tooling to find those threats in the future? If so, this unique opportunity is for you! As a Cyber Security Analyst specializing in network-based detection, you'll be a critical part of our team, and be responsible for:

• Analyzing network traffic for suspicious activity, identifying patterns and indicators of compromise.
• Deep diving into network events using advanced tools and techniques to uncover hidden threats.
• Developing and implementing network-specific threat hunting strategies to stay ahead of evolving attack vectors.
• Collaborating with security teams to share findings, improve network defenses, and enhance overall security posture.

Work will be performed both onsite in Northern Virginia at the DoD customer location and at our Sealing Tech HQ in Columbia, MD. Under most circumstances, you will be required to be in the office 2-3 times a week.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information security, or related field.
• 4-8 years of Cybersecurity experience, including supporting classified networks.
• 4-6 years of Federal and/or DoD experience.
• Active TS/SCI security clearance.
• Extensive experience with ELK/Splunk and/or other SIEM.
• Extensive experience threat hunting with Zeek logs.
• Experience using other network-based tools (DLD, IDS, etc.).
• Familiarity with all related aspects of cybersecurity operations and security architecture.
• Determine susceptibility to real world incidents by identifying weaknesses in security.
• Analyze operating system and database settings and configurations compared to industry standards, guidelines, and best practices.
• Strong knowledge of networking protocols at multiple layers of the OSI model such as IP, TCP, UDP, DNS, HTTP(S), etc.
• Strong experience with threat hunting.
• Expert knowledge of exploits for multiple operating systems such as Windows, Linux, etc. and operational technology.
• US Citizen.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Past experience working with or as a part of a Cyber Protection Team (CPT).
• CISSP certification or equivalent.
• Experience with various network forensic and packet capture tools such as: Wireshark, Network Miner, etc.
• Experience with Penetration Tools: Kali Linux and tools bundled in that distro.
• Strong organizational skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and to manage time effectively.
• Effective communication skills with an appreciation for the appropriate ways to interact with managers, coworkers, customers, and vendors.
• Familiarity with DevSecOps and Agile software development methodologies.
• Familiarity with a variety of PCAP file formats.

This role has an internal job title of Network Security Engineer III, or IV with a general base salary range of $103k to $157k. While this salary range may be broader, we are specifically targeting $126k to $153k for this position, set in line with internal benchmarks. Actual pay will be adjusted based on an individual's skills, experience, education, and other job-related factors permitted by law. In addition to the anticipated salary, one will have the opportunity to qualify for bonuses.

Working is no longer solely about the job. Here at Sealing Tech, we understand your happiness and health is vital to our success. We are innovative in our approach to cultivating balanced work environments and offer a plethora of added perks. Sealing Tech offers competitive compensation packages, health, dental, and vision insurance, retirement contributions, continuing education budgets, tuition reimbursement, flexible schedules, and generous vacation policies. Other perks include complimentary snacks, drinks & monthly catered lunches, company retreats and gatherings, flexible work arrangements, pet-friendly offices, and quarterly merit bonuses for qualified employees. We are looking for a new member to join our team, take on challenges, be innovative, and willing to grow with us. BUILD, SECURE, SOLVE.