AT&T is looking for a Cybersecurity Analyst to conduct continuous monitoring and TIER II helpdesk for a program that delivers cloud and on-prem services across multiple classification levels in the environment.
This position requires office presence a minimum of 5 days per week and is only located in the location(s) posted. No relocation is offered. Work to be performed at a government customer site in Sterling, VA.
Description of Job Duties/Responsibilities:
- Support in establishing and managing a 7 am to 7 PM M-F Network Operations and Security Center (NOSC) to provide a secure environment that facilitates incident response and threat hunting activities.
- Work with collocated NOC analysts to provide relevant artifacts and analysis IOT assist troubleshooting network transport related incidents.
- Work with multiple work centers and assist the Program Management staff with prioritization and milestone tracking for efforts related to the SOC Operations and Maturity governance.
- Operate the security information and event management (SIEM) platform to monitor for security alerts and coordinate vulnerability assessments and artifact collection across servers and network devices.
- Evaluate network structures and device configurations for security risks, offering recommendations based on best practices, and gather data to identify and respond to network intrusions.
- Analyze network traffic (both CLOUD and on-prem) and system logs to identify malicious activities, misconfigurations, hardware problems, vulnerabilities exploited, and methods used, and develop processes to enhance SOC and NOC response and efficiency.
- Proficient in analyzing cyber-attacks, with a deep understanding of attack classifications, stages, system/application vulnerabilities, and compliance with Department of Defense (DoD) policies and procedures.
- Extensive knowledge of network topologies, protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, ICMP, HTTP/S, DNS, SSH, SMTP, SMB), and experience with tools/systems including AWS, Cisco, Splunk SIEM, Splunk Forwarders, IDS/IPS, VMware, SSL Decryption, proxy and DLP operations, Windows and Linux based endpoints.
- Deep understanding of Threat Intelligence integration and associated integration throughout the enterprise at multiple layers.
- Capable of attack reconstruction based on network traffic, integrating Threat Intelligence, and familiar with MITRE ATT&CK framework, with the ability to collaborate effectively across multiple locations.
Required Clearance: TS/SCI with polygraph. (#ts/sci) (#polygraph)
Required Qualifications:
Candidate must have 10 years of experience that can be a combination of work history and education. This equates to a Doctorate and 3 years, master’s and 4 years, bachelor’s and 6 years, associates and 8 years or HS diploma and 10 years.
Additional required qualifications include: Compliance with Department of Defense (DoD) 8140 Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level 2.
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or other technology-related field.
- 5+ years of experience in security operations, demonstrating leadership in customer-facing roles.
- IAT II qualified certifications.
Desired Qualifications:
- Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH), or relevant DoDM 8140.03 AIM / AIT III qualified certifications
Ready to join our team? Apply today!
Our Cyber Security Analyst II (Government)
earns $98,100 - $146,000
yearly. Not to mention all the other amazing rewards that working at AT&T offers. Individual starting salary within this range may depend on geography, experience, expertise, and education/training.
Joining our team comes with amazing perks and benefits:
Medical/Dental/Vision coverage
401(k) plan
Tuition reimbursement program
Paid Time Off and Holidays (based on date of hire, at least 23 days of vacation each year and 9 company-designated holidays) *Pro-rated when working less than 40 hrs/wk.
Paid Parental Leave
Paid Caregiver Leave
Additional sick leave beyond what state and local law require may be available but is unprotected · Adoption Reimbursement
Disability Benefits (short term and long term)
Life and Accidental Death Insurance
Supplemental benefit programs: critical illness/accident hospital indemnity/group legal
Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
Extensive employee wellness programs
Employee discounts up to 50% off on eligible AT&T mobility plans and accessories, AT&T internet (and fiber where available) and AT&T wireline phone
Weekly Hours:
40
Time Type:
Regular
Location:
Chantilly, Virginia
