Cyber Defense Analyst

The Role

The *** Cyber Defense Center is seeking a Cyber Defense Analyst to play a key role in our security operations.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and Analyze: Analyze and respond to alerts from various sources. Conduct investigations to identify indicators of compromise. Perform event correlation using information gathered from various sources within the enterprise to gain situational awareness.
• Coordinate with CSIRT team members on containment and response activities.
• Maintain meticulous case management, ensuring all investigative actions are properly documented to support dispositions.
• Participate in rotational opportunities across the CSIRT, including incident response, cyber threat hunting, and detection engineering.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in investigations and documentation.
• Engage as an active member of a global 24x7 cyber defensive operations team, which will require some weekend coverage.
• Assist in creating, updating, and maintaining investigative process documentation to ensure consistency and efficiency.

Requirements

• Experience in conducting cybersecurity investigations or related activities.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to think critically under pressure.
• Familiarity with Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) systems and a broad set of security tools and investigation-supporting datasets.
• Understanding of security and privacy fundamentals.
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• A collaborative outlook that seeks to build and cultivate relationships.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Qualifications

• USC or GC work authorization only.

Skills

• Technical proficiency in cybersecurity tools and techniques.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of industry best practices and regulatory compliance requirements.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and legal service plans.