ShorePoint Inc.

Cyber Defense Analyst (TS/SCI Clearance)

ShorePoint Inc. • $110K — $130K *
Washington, DC 20011In-Person
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited university
  • 7+ years of relevant experience in cyber defense
  • Active TS/SCI clearance
  • Strong critical thinking skills for analyzing complex requirements
  • Familiarity with industry-recognized certifications is a plus

Responsibilities

  • Analyze data from cyber defense tools to identify and mitigate threats
  • Support cyber defense tasks aligned with project objectives
  • Establish goals and plans in line with project objectives
  • Interface with senior management and assist in client negotiations
  • Apply cyber defense knowledge to inform project implementation decisions
  • Develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
  • Collaborate with team members to achieve mission objectives

Benefits

  • Opportunity to shape the growth and culture of a fast-growing cybersecurity company
  • Work in a dynamic and collaborative team environment
  • Engage directly with senior management and clients
  • Onsite work location in Washington, DC
Full Job Description
We are seeking a Cyber Defense Analyst (TS/SCI Clearance) to analyze cyber events and support threat mitigation across enterprise environments. This role leverages data from cyber defense tools to assess security events and guide response activities. The Cyber Defense Analyst operates as an individual contributor within a functional cyber operations team, collaborating with team members and supporting project execution in alignment with client objectives. This is a unique opportunity to shape the growth, development and culture of an exciting and fast-growing company in the cybersecurity market.

What you'll be doing:

  • Analyze data collected from cyber defense tools, including intrusion detection system (IDS) alerts, firewalls and network traffic logs to identify and mitigate threats
  • Support cyber defense tasks and technology assignments in alignment with project objectives.
  • Establish goals and plans that align with project objectives.
  • Interface with senior management and support client interactions, including negotiations.
  • Apply cyber defense knowledge to support decision-making related to project implementation.
  • Develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
  • Collaborate with a functional team lead and team members to support mission objectives and execution.


What you need to know:

  • Microsoft environments such as Microsoft Defender, Microsoft Sentinel and SharePoint.
  • Security information and event management (SIEM) tools such as Splunk.
  • Network intrusion detection and prevention (NID/NIP) technologies.
  • Endpoint detection and response (EDR) tools such as Trellix and endpoint security concepts.
  • Intrusion detection and prevention systems (IDS/IPS) such as tools such as CoreLight.
  • Application programming interface (API) development and scanning tools such as Tenable.


Must have's:

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited university.
  • 7+ years of experience performing the functions described above.
  • Proven ability to analyze complex requirements and translate them into clear, actionable tasks and processes through critical thinking.
  • Applicants must hold and maintain an active TS/SCI clearance.


Beneficial to have:

  • Industry recognized certifications.


Where it's done:

  • Onsite (Washington, DC).

About ShorePoint Inc.

ShorePoint Inc. is a cybersecurity and IT consulting firm that provides services to the federal government and commercial clients. The company's services include cybersecurity, cloud computing, data analytics, and software development. ShorePoint was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Reston, Virginia. The company has additional offices in Washington, D.C. and Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Learn more about ShorePoint Inc.
Size
300 employees
Industry
Information Technology
Founded
2015
* Ladders Estimates

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