Mid-Level Cyber Threat Emulation Analyst

2 weeks ago

Huntsville, AL, United States Aegis Aerospace Full time
Position Title: Mid-Level Cyber Threat Emulation Analyst
Location: Redstone Arsenal, Huntsville, AL
Relocation Assistance: None available at this time
Remote/Telework: NO - Not available for this position
Clearance Required: Active DoD Secret Security Clearance required
Work Schedule: Day shift, Monday-Friday
Travel: Up to 10% of the time

Position Summary:
The Mid-Level Cyber Threat Emulation Analyst supports the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) on the Integrated Research and Development for Enterprise Solutions (IRES) contract. This role focuses on executing cyber threat emulation (CTE) and supporting Defensive Cyber Operations (DCO) and Cyber Security Service Provider (CSSP) tasks, while also contributing to cybersecurity training, incident response, and enterprise-wide cyber risk assessments.

Key Responsibilities:
The candidate will:
  • Perform Defensive Cyber Operations (DCO)/Cyber Security Service Provider (CSSP) duties outlined in Evaluator Scoring Metrics (ESM).
  • Perform cybersecurity duties on customer networks (proactively and reactively) to improve enterprise-wide security posture.
  • Analyze correlated assets, threat, and vulnerability data against known adversary exploits and techniques to determine impact and improve network defensive posture.
  • Support the development, establishment, review and update of DCO procedures, processes, manuals, and other documentation.
  • Measure effectiveness of defense-in-depth architecture against known vulnerabilities.
  • Generate vulnerability assessment reports for customers and escalate for further review.
  • Support Incident Response across the enterprise IAW DoD regulations and instructions.
  • Lead cyber events and incident investigations from start to conclusion, to include gathering data, analysis, and reporting.
  • Assist in developing an Exploitation Analyst training plan by instructing, evaluating, and mentoring junior, mid, and senior analysts.
  • Receive, review, and implement directed Higher Headquarters Tasking Orders (HHQ) and/or Fragmentary Orders weekly.
  • Perform Cyber Threat Emulation (CTE) actions with Automated Security Validation toolset as directed by HHQ.
  • Execute CTE actions within the approved network zones with the specific adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) documented in each engagement to assess toolset detection and alerting.
  • Create custom dashboards and reports to communicate post engagement analysis of each CTE engagement, including identified vulnerabilities, recommended remediation steps, assessment of the system's security posture, and incident response to government within a specified amount of time after completion of engagement.
  • Draft and submit Cyber Tasking Orders (CTOs) to remediate issues found in report finding during CTE actions.
  • Collaborate with the Cyberspace Domain Awareness (CDA) to develop evaluation criteria and methodologies aligned with HHQ inspection requirements and industry best practices.
Minimum Qualifications:
  • Must be a US Citizen
  • Must have an active DoD Secret Security Clearance
  • Must have 6, or more, years of general (full-time) work experience
  • Must have 4 years of combined experience with:
-Performing manual or automated penetration test in an enterprise environment

-Practical experience with vulnerability assessment, cybersecurity frameworks, or conducting risk assessments

-Experience performing the full life cycle of incident response and enterprise-level monitoring
  • Must have 1 year experience in management or leadership in a team environment
  • Must have 1 year experience in management or leadership in a team environment
  • Must have a current DoD 8570.01-M IAT Level II certification with Continuing Education (CE) - (CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, Security+ CE, SSCP)
  • Must have, or obtain within 6 months of start date, a PenTest+ certification
Desired Qualifications:
  • Have a bachelor's degree, or higher, in Cybersecurity, Computer Science or related field
  • Have experience with Cyber Threat Emulation tools, policies, and procedures
  • Have experience operating custom software on top of a Linux platform
  • Have experience with security analysis and solutions in a WAN/LAN environment to include Routers, Switches, Network Devices, and Operating Systems (e.g., Windows, and Linux)
  • Have experience with other Security Operations Centers (SOC)/DCO tools/applications, such as Firewalls, Intrusion Detection Systems / Intrusion Prevention Systems, Network Security Manager, Bluecoat, Barracuda, etc.
  • Have experience performing security compliance scans across a WAN (ACAS/Nessus preferred)
  • Have a background in configuration, troubleshooting, and deployment of host-based security (ESS preferred)
  • Be able to mentor and train personnel in an evolving, high-paced environment
  • Be familiar with DoD Security Operations Centers (SOC) (aka CSSP)
  • Be familiar with DCO/Cybersecurity Service Provider (CSSP)-guiding security policies and procedures
  • Have an active DoD Top Secret clearance

Compensation:
Salary Range: $120,000 - $132,000 annually. Final compensation is based on experience, education, and directly relevant certifications.

Application Instructions:
Resumes must be submitted in month/year format to be considered. All application responses must be complete and truthful. Misrepresentation or falsification of information may result in disqualification and may be reported in accordance with federal contractor compliance and security requirements. Only U.S. citizens with an active DoD Secret Security Clearance will be considered.

About Aegis Aerospace

We are a woman-owned space and technology company headquartered in Houston, TX. With more than 30 years of experience, our mission is to support the Department of Defense and NASA in defending national security, advancing exploration, and pioneering innovation. Our team includes some of the brightest minds in aerospace, committed to delivering cutting-edge solutions in space operations, simulation, and engineering.

To learn more about Aegis Aerospace, please visit our website: http://www.AegisAero.com

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