SAIC

Cyber Defense Analyst

SAIC$110K — $130K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree with 9+ years experience or 13+ years without a degree
  • Expertise in Digital Forensics for Windows and Linux systems
  • Experience in leading incident response efforts in complex environments
  • Ability to handle escalated incidents in a SOC setting at Tier 2 and 3 levels
  • Hands-on knowledge of Cyber Protection Team operations and vulnerability management
  • Active TS/SCI clearance with CI Polygraph (completed within the last 5 years)
  • IAT Level III certification is required

Responsibilities

  • Configure, manage, and optimize intrusion detection systems for hosts and networks
  • Integrate and manage network sensors for enhanced security
  • Conduct threat analysis using various sources to identify potential threats
  • Design deployable network kits for seamless integration and performance
  • Perform malware triage to assess and mitigate threats
  • Emulate cyber threats to evaluate defensive capabilities
  • Engage in threat hunting for advanced persistent threats
  • Document findings and provide security recommendations to enhance network security

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment within a Government-Cyber Contractor team
  • Opportunities for professional development and continuing education
  • Access to the latest cybersecurity tools and technologies
  • Engagement in meaningful work that directly impacts national security
Full Job Description
Job Description

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.

Job Duties:
  • 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

Required Security Clearance:
  • Must has an active TS/SCI with a CI Poly (poly must have been completed within the last 5 years)

Required Certification:
  • Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level III

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


About SAIC

Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) is a technology integrator in the technical, engineering, intelligence, and enterprise information technology markets. SAIC has approximately 26,000 employees and operates in more than 70 countries. The company was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Reston, Virginia. SAIC provides services to the U.S. government, including the Department of Defense, the intelligence community, and civilian agencies. The company also serves commercial customers in the healthcare, energy, and financial services sectors.
Learn more about SAIC
Size
26,000 employees
Market Cap
$6 billion
Industry
Net Income
$206 million
Founded
1969
5 Year Trend
+10.7%
Revenue
$6.8 billion
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