Defensive Cyber Analyst

Tyto Athene

$100K — $115K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 1-3 years of experience in Cybersecurity/IT.
  • Active DoD 8570.07-M Cyber Security Services Provider certification in 'Analyst' or 'Incident Responder'.
  • Relevant BS degree in IT, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Information Systems, or Computer Science OR military IT/cyber training.
  • Familiarity with Continuous Cybersecurity Monitoring, Intrusion Detection, and Cyber Incident Response processes.
  • Experience with tools such as Elastic Stack, Splunk, Wireshark, and scripting in Python or Bash.
  • Preferred Cybersecurity Service Provider experience and highly desired familiarity with Space Operations.
  • Ability to obtain an active DoD TS/SCI clearance.

Responsibilities

  • Analyze cyber incidents and formulate response actions based on incident details.
  • Recommend tuning and optimizations for existing cybersecurity tools and suggest new tools.
  • Monitor DCO tools and systems provided by the government.
  • Conduct after-action reviews to document mitigation efforts against unauthorized actions.
  • Engage in the development of DCO tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs).
  • Contribute to the creation of DCO operational processes and procedures.
  • Identify and report security discrepancies and incidents.
  • Provide expert analysis to support program expansion and responsibilities.

Benefits

  • Health/Dental/Vision coverage.
  • 401(k) match program.
  • Paid Time Off.
  • Short-term/Long-term disability and life insurance.
  • Referral bonuses.
  • Professional development reimbursement.
  • Parental leave.
Full Job Description
Description

Quantum Sky has an opening for a Defensive Cyber Analyst to support the United States Space Force (USSF) D6 DCO Contract by providing continuous Cybersecurity Monitoring, Intrusion Detection and Cyber Incident Responses.

 

Responsibilities:

  • Analyze cyber incidents, correlate incident details and formulate response actions. 
  • Provide recommendations on tuning and maximizing capability of existing tools, while providing recommendations for other tools to increase capability. 
  • Monitor government provided DCO tools and systems. 
  • Conduct after action processes to capture efforts taken to mitigate unauthorized actions. 
  • Participate in development of DCO Tactics, Techniques and Procedures (TTPs). 
  • Participate in development of DCO concept of operations, processes and procedures. 
  • Identify security discrepancies and report security incidents. 
  • Provide expert research and analysis in support of expanding programs and area of responsibility.
Qualifications

Required:

  • Minimum ofone (1) activeDoD 8570.07-M Cyber Security Services Provider (CSSP) "Analyst" or "Incident Responder" certifications:
  • CEH, CySA+, GCIH, GCIA, GCED, GFACT, GISF, CFR, CCNA Cyber Ops, CCNA-Security, GICSP, Cloud+, SCYBER, PenTest+, CHFI, GCFA OR
  • BS degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Information Systems, or Computer Science OR
  • Appropriate Military IT/cyber training (M03385G; M10395B; M223854 or A-150-1980 or A-150-1202 or A-150-1203 or A-150-1250 or A-531-0451 or A-531-4421 or A-531-1900 or WSS 011 or DISA-US1377)
  • 1-3 years of Cybersecurity/IT experience
  • Experience performing Continuous Cybersecurity Monitoring, Intrusion Detection and Cyber Incident Response.
  • Cybersecurity Service Provider (CSSP) experience is preferred.
  • Familiarity with Space Operations is highly desired.
  • Experience with the following tools:
    • Elastic Stack, Kibana, Suricata, Splunk, Snort, Wireshark, Bro/Zeek logs, tcpdump, editcap, ACAS, Microsoft Office 365, Python or Bash scripting.

Clearance:

  • Active DoD TS/SCI clearance

 

Location:

  • SchrieverSpace Force Base (SFB), CO
About Quantum Sky

Compensation:

  • Compensation is unique to each candidate and relative to the skills and experience they bring to the position. The salary range for this position is typically between $100,000-$115,000. This does not guarantee a specific salary as compensation is based upon multiple factors such as education, experience, certifications, and other requirements, and may fall outside of the above-stated range.

Benefits:

  • Highlights of our benefits include Health/Dental/Vision, 401(k) match, Paid Time Off, STD/LTD/Life Insurance, Referral Bonuses, professional development reimbursement, and parental leave.

 

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