OverviewPlease note that this position is contingent upon the successful award of a contract currently under bid.
Summary:
The Cybersecurity Incident Response & Threat Detection Analyst participates in 24x7x365 monitoring of SIEM and other cybersecurity monitoring tools to detect and respond to cybersecurity threats within the Enterprise Network Environment.
Responsibilities
Essential Job Functions:
- Performs actions to protect, monitor, detect, analyze, and respond to unauthorized activity.
- Employs Cybersecurity capabilities and deliberate actions to respond to specific alerts or emerging threats.
- Reviews logged events for trends that are indicative of attack or compromise within the environment.
- Actively monitors logs and traffic for Advanced Persistent Threats (APT) and "low and slow" attacks within the environment.
- Maintains awareness of possible threats with the use of intelligence resources which include Open Source Intelligence (OSINT).
- Provides technical analysis and sustainment support for the enterprise for Cybersecurity tools and applications and assists with the application of Defense-In-Depth signatures and perimeter defense controls to diminish network threats.
- Perform other duties as needed or required.
Qualifications
Necessary Skills and Knowledge:
- Working knowledge of at least two types of security tools: Firewall, IDS/IPS, Host based antivirus, Data loss prevention, Vulnerability Management, Forensics, Malware Analysis, Device Hardening
- Ability to build scripts and tools to enhance threat detection and incident response capabilities (Preferably in SPL, Python, PowerShell)
- Understanding of Defense-in-Depth
- Analytical skills to resolve issues effectively and efficiently.
- Demonstrated ability to work well with diverse teams and individuals.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Five (5) years relevant experience
- Two (2) years performing root cause analysis of cybersecurity events and incidents.
- Must possess IT-I Critical Sensitive security clearance or Tier 5 (T5) at time of proposal submission.
- Must possess a DOD TOP SECRET Clearance and be eligible for an IT-1 and be eligible for SCI access.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
Pay and Benefits
The annual salary range for this position is $87,000 to $160,000.
At Goldbelt, we value and reward our team's dedication and hard work. We provide a competitive base salary commensurate with your qualifications and experience. As an employee, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with company matching, tax-deferred savings options, supplementary benefits, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.
