Cybersecurity Incident Response & Threat Detection Analyst

About the role

SarelaTech is seeking an experienced Cybersecurity Incident Response & Threat Detection Analyst to support a Department of War (DoW) cybersecurity mission in Columbus, Ohio. This position will participate in 24x7x365 monitoring of Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) and other cybersecurity monitoring tools to detect and respond to cybersecurity threats within the enterprise network environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform actions to protect, monitor, detect, analyze, and respond to unauthorized activity and employ cybersecurity capabilities and deliberate actions in response to specific alerts and emerging threats.
• Review logged events for trends indicative of attack or compromise and actively monitor logs and network traffic for Advanced Persistent Threats (APT) and “low and slow” attacks.
• Maintain awareness of potential threats through intelligence resources, including Open Source Intelligence (OSINT).
• Provide technical analysis and sustainment support for enterprise cybersecurity tools and applications.
• Assist with the application of Defense-in-Depth signatures and perimeter defense controls to reduce network threats.

Requirements

• Five (5) years of relevant experience.
• Two (2) years of experience performing root cause analysis of cybersecurity events and incidents.
• Working knowledge of at least two (2) of the following security tool areas: Firewalls, Intrusion Detection/Prevention Systems (IDS/IPS), Host-based antivirus, Data Loss Prevention (DLP), Vulnerability Management, Digital Forensics, Malware Analysis, Device Hardening.
• Understanding of Defense-in-Depth.
• Ability to build scripts and tools to enhance threat detection and incident response capabilities, preferably using SPL, Python, or PowerShell.
• Must possess CompTIA Security+ certification.
• At least one current certification meeting DoD 8570/8140 Cybersecurity Service Provider Incident Responder (CSSP-IR) requirements, including: Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), CyberSec First Responder (CFR), Cisco Certified CyberOps Associate, Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator (CHFI), CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+), CompTIA PenTest+, GIAC Certified Forensic Analyst (GCFA), GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH), Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP).
• Active DoD TS/SCI clearance.

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Profit sharing
• Training & development
• Tuition assistance
• Vision insurance