Job Title: Cyber Defense Analyst
Location(s): Monterey, CA
Hours: Regular Full-Time
Salary Range: $120k/yr - $137k/yr
Clearance RequirementsThis position requires a current and active Secret Clearance at the time of application.
What you will be doing:The Cyber Defense Analyst is responsible for using data collected from various cyber defense tools (e.g., IDS alerts, firewalls, network traffic logs) to analyze events within their environments. The primary goal is to mitigate threats and enhance the organization's security posture.
c. Data Analysis: Utilize data from cyber defense tools to analyze and interpret security events.
d. Threat Mitigation: Identify and respond to potential threats to mitigate risks.
e. Incident Response: Participate in incident response activities to address security breaches.
f. Continuous Monitoring: Maintain ongoing surveillance of network traffic and security alerts.
g. Collaboration: Work with all teams to implement effective defense strategies and improve overall security measures.
h. Relevant Skills: Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, ACAS, Palo Alto Networks, GitLab, BurpSuite, MacOS, iPadOS, Windows, and RedHat Enterprise Linux.
Position RequirementsMinimum Requirements:Experience:
- Experience Utilizing data from cyber defense tools to analyze and interpret security events.
- Experience Identify and respond to potential threats to mitigate risks.
- Participate in incident response activities to address security breaches.
- Maintain ongoing surveillance of network traffic and security alerts.
- Work with all teams to implement effective defense strategies and improve overall security measures.
- Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, ACAS, Palo Alto Networks, GitLab, BurpSuite, MacOS, iPadOS, Windows, and RedHat Enterprise Linux.
Education:
- Educational requirements include AA/AS from an accredited college or university or substitute with 3+ years' experience.
Certifications:
- Require anyone of the following IAT Level II (CySA+, Security+, CND, or SSCP) Certification and CE/OS Certification.
Physical DemandsThis is largely a sedentary role; however, some filing is required. The ability to move files, open filing cabinets, and bend or stand as necessary would be required.
JASINT cares about your work-life balance and offers competitive benefits to help you at every stage of your personal and professional life by providing the following: Retirement/401k with an employer match, employer-paid health, dental, vision for employees, flexible spending accounts (HSA/FSA), company partially funded HSA, STD/LTD, professional development, tuition and certification reimbursement, spot award recognition, PTO, Floating Holidays.
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