Cyber Defense Analyst

About the role

SAIC is seeking a candidate to fill a Cyber Defense Analyst position on a joint Contractor-Government Cyber Protection Team with our customer at Ft. Meade, MD.

Responsibilities

• Configuration, management, and optimization of intrusion detection systems for both host and network
• Integrate and manage network sensors
• Conduct threat analysis utilizing various sources to identify threats
• Configuration, management and optimization of intrusion detection systems
• Configuration and design of deployable network kits that include switches, routers, taps, hypervisors and network storage devices to ensure seamless integration and optimal performance
• Malware triage
• Cyber threat emulation to assess defensive posture and capabilities while in a controlled environment
• Threat hunting to identify advanced persistent threats
• Technical writing in support of findings and providing security recommendations in order to secure networks

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience: BS and nine (9) years or more experience; four (4) years additional in lieu of degree

• Digital Forensics of Windows, Linux and networking devices
• Incident Response Team Experience — Proven experience leading or supporting the detection, containment, and recovery of cybersecurity incidents in complex environments
• Security Operations Center Analyst Tier 2 and 3 Expertise — Demonstrated ability to investigate advanced threats, manage escalated incidents, and develop and refine SOC response procedures
• Cyber Protection Team Knowledge — Practical experience identifying vulnerabilities and implementing proactive measures to defend systems, networks, and data against evolving cyber threats

Security Clearance

Must have an active TS/SCI with a CI Poly (poly must have been completed within the last 5 years)

Certification

Required: Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level III

Desired: Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC), Offensive Security, Zero Trust Architecture, ICS/SCADA

Pay

Target salary range $120,001 - $160,000