Threat Hunter and Incident Response Cyber Defense Analyst

Saic; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC seeks a Cyber Defense Analyst to join a joint Contractor-Government Cyber Protection Team supporting Ft. Meade, MD. The role emphasizes IDS configuration, threat analysis, malware triage, and threat emulation within a complex environment.

The candidate will lead or support incident response, contribute to SOC procedures, and ensure proactive defense measures against evolving cyber threats. A TS/SCI with CI Poly is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher with relevant cybersecurity experience.
• IAT Level III certification required.
• Active TS/SCI with CI Poly required within last 5 years.

Responsibilities

• Configure, manage, and optimize host and network intrusion detection systems.
• Integrate and manage network sensors across environments.
• Conduct threat analysis using multiple sources to identify threats.
• Design deployable network kits to ensure seamless integration and optimal performance.
• Perform malware triage and cyber threat emulation to assess defenses.
• Hunt for advanced persistent threats and improve defensive posture.
• Write technical reports with findings and security recommendations.

Skills

Digital Forensics

Incident Response

SOC Analysis (Tier 2/3)

Threat Hunting

Threat Analysis

Malware Triage

IDS Configuration

Network/Sensor Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

IAT Level III

9+ years experience

Tools

GIAC

Job description

SAIC seeks a Cyber Defense Analyst to join a joint Contractor-Government Cyber Protection Team supporting Ft. Meade, MD. The role emphasizes IDS configuration, threat analysis, malware triage, and threat emulation within a complex environment.

The candidate will lead or support incident response, contribute to SOC procedures, and ensure proactive defense measures against evolving cyber threats. A TS/SCI with CI Poly is required.