Cybersecurity Threat Analyst

1 week ago

Washington, Washington, D.C., United States Global Engineering & Technology, Inc. (GET) Full time
Job Overview

Security Clearance Requirement: This role necessitates a current DOE Q or DoD Top Secret security clearance.

Work Arrangement: This is primarily a remote position with occasional travel obligations.

Global Engineering and Technology (GET) is in search of skilled candidates for the role of Cyber Defense Analyst. This position is integral to our cybersecurity team, which supports a critical national security facility associated with the United States Department of Energy (DOE). It is a high-stakes, well-compensated technical role that plays a vital part in our mission's success.

Compensation Range: $135,000 - $150,000 per year.

The Cyber Defense Analyst (CDA) will leverage data from various cybersecurity tools (such as IDS alerts, firewalls, and network traffic logs) to scrutinize events within their environments, aiming to mitigate potential threats.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Generate content for cybersecurity tools.
  • Analyze network traffic to detect unusual activities and potential threats.
  • Collaborate with cyber defense personnel across the organization to confirm network alerts.
  • Document and escalate incidents, detailing the event's history, status, and potential impact for further action.
  • Conduct trend analysis and reporting on cyber defense activities.
  • Perform event correlation using diverse information sources to assess the effectiveness of observed attacks.
  • Provide daily summaries of network events pertinent to cybersecurity practices.
  • Analyze network alerts from various sources to identify possible causes.
  • Facilitate timely detection and identification of potential attacks or intrusions.
  • Utilize cybersecurity tools for ongoing monitoring and analysis of system activities.
  • Investigate identified malicious activities to determine exploited weaknesses and their effects.
  • Examine network topologies to understand data flow.
  • Identify applications and operating systems based on network traffic.
  • Reconstruct malicious activities based on network data.
  • Inform designated managers and cybersecurity teams of suspected incidents, providing a detailed account of the event's history and potential impact.

Qualifications:

Security Clearance: This position requires a current DOE "Q" or DoD, DHS, or IC "Top Secret" security clearance.

Experience:

  • Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in cyber defense analysis, fulfilling the responsibilities outlined above.
  • Proven experience in communicating with managers and cybersecurity teams regarding suspected incidents.

Knowledge Requirements:

  • Understanding of computer networking concepts and security methodologies.
  • Familiarity with cyber threats and vulnerabilities.
  • Knowledge of authentication, authorization, and access control methods.
  • Proficiency in cyber defense tools and their functionalities.
  • Awareness of incident response methodologies.
  • Understanding of intrusion detection techniques.
  • Knowledge of IT security principles and methods.
  • Familiarity with network traffic analysis techniques.

Skills:

  • Ability to develop and implement detection signatures.
  • Competence in recognizing and categorizing vulnerabilities and attacks.
  • Proficiency in packet-level analysis and malware analysis.
  • Strong report writing and presentation skills, with the ability to convey technical details clearly.

Benefits:

GET offers exceptional benefits to full-time employees:

  • Medical Plan Options with UnitedHealthcare.
  • Dental Insurance.
  • Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance.
  • Life Insurance.
  • AD&D Insurance.
  • Generous 401(k) Match.

All benefits commence on the first day of employment.

Global Engineering & Technology, Inc. (GET) is committed to equal opportunity employment and does not discriminate based on race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected status.

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