Cyber Security Analyst

Responsibilities

• Utilize experience with a Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) platform. Splunk experience is preferred; equivalent SIEM experience will also be considered.
• Develop and optimize complex Splunk queries using Search Processing Language (SPL) to analyze security data and support threat detection efforts.
• Create and maintain dashboards and reports that provide real-time visibility into security events, trends, and key performance indicators.
• Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot Splunk infrastructure, including data inputs, parsing, field extractions, and enrichment processes.
• Use Splunk Enterprise Security to develop security use cases, correlation searches, and threat detection capabilities.
• Monitor and investigate security alerts, incidents, and anomalies to identify and prioritize cyber threats.
• Leverage Trellix Endpoint Security Solutions (formerly HBSS) to identify and mitigate known threats.
• Collaborate with IT, network, infrastructure, and application teams to integrate security solutions and strengthen overall security posture.
• Conduct root cause analysis, incident triage, forensic investigations, and post-incident reviews.
• Develop and maintain documentation, standard operating procedures, and reports detailing security findings and recommended remediation actions.
• Effectively communicate technical concepts and security-related findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Stay current with cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities, industry trends, and emerging technologies.
• Maintain a strong understanding of SIEM concepts, security monitoring, and Splunk administration.
• Provide recommendations for improving security controls, threat detection capabilities, and operational effectiveness.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and 2+ years of professional cybersecurity experience.
• Active DoD Top Secret / SCI clearance.
• DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification (or higher) prior to start date.
• Experience working with a SIEM platform.
• Ability to collaborate across teams to investigate security incidents and improve organizational security posture.
• Working knowledge of network security technologies, including routers, switches, firewalls, and network access controls.
• Working knowledge of Linux and Windows operating systems.
• Understanding of cybersecurity concepts, including threat detection, vulnerabilities, encryption, and security audits.
• Willingness to work a Panama schedule, including 12-hour shifts and rotating day/night schedules.

Qualifications

• None specified.

Skills

• Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) platform experience.
• Splunk experience or equivalent SIEM experience.
• Search Processing Language (SPL) skills.
• Dashboard and report creation and maintenance.
• Infrastructure configuration and troubleshooting.
• Splunk Enterprise Security use case development.
• Security incident investigation and analysis.
• Collaboration across IT, network, infrastructure, and application teams.
• Forensic investigations and post-incident reviews.
• Technical communication skills.
• Continuous learning and staying updated with cybersecurity trends.
• Understanding of SIEM concepts, security monitoring, and Splunk administration.
• Recommendations for improving security controls and threat detection capabilities.

Benefits

• Medical, dental & vision coverage.
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital coverage.
• Life Insurance (voluntary life & AD&D for the employee and dependents).
• Short and long-term disability coverage.
• Health Spending Account (HSA) coverage.
• Transportation benefits.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave).
• Workplace Type: Fully onsite in Tampa, FL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $60.00/hr. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision coverage, Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital coverage, Life Insurance (voluntary life & AD&D for the employee and dependents), Short and long-term disability coverage, Health Spending Account (HSA) coverage, Transportation benefits, Employee Assistance Program, Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave), and Workplace Type: Fully onsite in Tampa, FL.

About the Role

We are seeking experienced Cybersecurity Analysts to work on-site in Tampa, FL. Due to the nature of the work being performed, this position does not offer remote or telecommute options. Candidates should be prepared to work on-site full-time. This position follows a Panama schedule, which includes 12-hour shifts. The schedule provides employees with a three-day weekend every other week and rotates between day and night shifts approximately every 12 weeks. Night-shift rotations are eligible for shift differential compensation.