Specterops

Defensive Security Analyst-Washington, DC

Specterops$110K — $160K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Current TS/SCI Clearance is mandatory.
  • Availability to work 9AM - 6PM US Eastern Time, with potential after-hours requirements.
  • Experience in a Security Operations Center (SOC) environment is essential.
  • Proficiency in operating and maintaining SIEM systems.
  • Familiarity with AWS cloud architectures is required.
  • Expertise in incident response activities and digital forensics techniques.
  • Proficient in programming/scripting languages such as PowerShell, Python, and Bash.

Responsibilities

  • Independently support the client in managing and monitoring SOC systems.
  • Conduct incident response and digital forensics activities effectively.
  • Perform host and network forensics, log analysis, and malware triage.
  • Interface professionally with client personnel and stakeholders.
  • Prepare detailed reports and presentations for technical and executive audiences.
  • Utilize forensic and incident response tools proficiently.
  • Support hunt operations with the analysis of security incidents.

Benefits

  • 100% health, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage for employees and their families.
  • Flexible time off policy for work-life balance.
  • 13 paid holidays annually to enjoy well-deserved breaks.
  • 401(k) plan with up to 4% company match to help build your retirement.
  • Generous stock options and bonus opportunities.
  • $1,500 one-time allowance for home office setup and annual $500 allowance afterwards.
  • Monthly reimbursement of $150 for cell phone and internet expenses.
  • $5,000 annual fund for professional development to enhance skills.
  • $5,250 support for continuing education or student loan repayments.
  • A one-time benefit of $10,000 for family planning assistance.
Full Job Description
SpecterOps is looking for candidates to support Security Operations at a SpecterOps customer site working directly with client personnel and systems. Candidates will independently support the client engineering, managing, and monitoring Security Operations Center (SOC) systems. A successful candidate will have excellent technical skills focused in the security operations space, impeccable soft skills, and be a well-organized, self-directed individual with familiarity working for a service-based information security organization.

Salary Range: $110,000-$160,000 base salary annually, commensurate with experience.

Location: On site client physical location - Washington, DC

Requirements
  • Current TS/SCI Clearance
  • Have the following operating hours: Monday through Friday, 9AM - 6PM US Eastern Time on site at Washington DC location. Be available for after-hours or weekend work in urgent incident response scenarios
  • Established experience in operating in SOC environment, either through relevant experience or qualifications. is required
  • Knowledge of operating and maintaining a SIEM
  • Knowledge of cloud architectures, particularly AWS
  • Provide expertise in a supporting capacity for incident response activities and digital forensics state preservation, including the capture and preservation of system logs, volatile memory captures, and hard drive (physical or virtual) image captures
  • Experience with programming or scripting languages such as PowerShell, Python, and Bash
  • Conduct host forensics, network, forensics, log analysis, and malware triage in support of hunt operations
  • Interface with client contact(s) and staff in a constructive and professional manner
  • Utilize common forensic and incident response tools
  • Develop comprehensive and accurate reports and presentations for both technical and executive audiences

Nice to haves
  • Experience in penetration testing
  • Ability to quickly learn new technologies and have an ongoing desire to stay current with the latest technologies
  • Ability to train others on the use of forensic and incident response techniques and tools

What We Offer:
  • Health/Dental/Vision/life insurance: 100% covered for both the employee and their family
  • Flexible time off policy
  • 13 paid holidays annually
  • 401(k) with up to 4% company match
  • Stock Options & bonuses
  • Remote work: $1,500 new hire allowance to set up home office
  • $500 annual home office allowance after first year
  • $150 monthly cell phone and internet reimbursement
  • $5,000 annual professional development allowance
  • $5,250 towards continuing education or student loan repayment
  • $1,200 annual budget for lifestyle, wellness, pet insurance and more
  • A one-time $10,000 benefit towards family planning
  • In person and virtual employee events throughout the year
  • And of course, company swag!

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. To request reasonable accommodations, please contact us at [email protected]

Unsolicited resumes are not accepted

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About Specterops

SpecterOps is a cybersecurity company that provides adversary-focused solutions to help organizations detect and respond to advanced cyber threats. The company's platform, called RITA, uses machine learning and other advanced techniques to analyze network traffic and identify potential threats. SpecterOps also offers consulting services to help organizations improve their security posture and respond to cyber incidents. The company was founded in 2015 by a group of former US intelligence and military personnel.
Learn more about Specterops
Size
150 employees
Industry
Net Income
-$1 million
Founded
2015
5 Year Trend
+50%
Revenue
$5 million

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