Requisition Number: 29238
Required Travel: 11 - 25%
Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt
Anticipated Salary Range: $121,425.00 - $170,000.00
Security Clearance: Secret
Level of Experience: Mid HI
This opportunity resides with
All-Domain Operations (ADO), a business group within HII's Mission Technologies division. All-Domain Operations comprises multi-domain operations, platforms and logistics, and intelligence operations.
SummaryThe
Cyber Security Analyst monitors, analyzes, and responds to security events in real time to protect organizational assets and customer environments. This role investigates log data, network traffic, and alerts generated by various security technologies, validates incidents, and escalates findings with clear explanations and recommended remediation steps. The analyst researches emerging threats, tunes detection capabilities, reviews incident quality, and ensures adherence to procedures, guidelines, and service-level agreements (SLAs). Additional responsibilities include documenting incidents, supporting continuous process improvement, mentoring peers, and communicating effectively with customers regarding cybersecurity issues and recommendations.
What you will do- Monitor and analyze logs, network traffic, and security alerts in real time to identify potential threats or suspicious activity.
- Validate, escalate, and communicate security incidents to customers with clear explanations of threat characteristics and remediation options.
- Write detailed security incident reports documenting the threat, impact, findings, and recommendations.
- Research emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and cyber attack techniques, adjusting detection capabilities as needed.
- Routinely review security incidents and deliverables to ensure adherence to established procedures, guidelines, and quality standards.
- Document issues, perform corrective actions, and provide feedback to other analysts as needed.
- Ensure timely and accurate security incident detection, triage, classification, and reporting in accordance with defined SLAs.
- Communicate security issues to customers clearly, both verbally and in writing.
- Escalate complex or difficult issues to senior staff when appropriate.
- Maintain an understanding of current vulnerabilities, attack methods, threat actors, and associated countermeasures.
- Expand knowledge of cybersecurity technologies, tools, detection techniques, and industry best practices.
- Identify opportunities for process improvement and contribute to the enhancement of cybersecurity procedures.
- Manage and track customer issues, requests, and follow-up actions to ensure resolution and customer satisfaction.
- Additional duties as assigned or required.
What we are looking for- 9 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 7 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; 4 years relevant experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 13 years relevant experience.
- Experience monitoring and analyzing logs, alerts, or network traffic within a SOC or cybersecurity environment.
- Strong understanding of cybersecurity concepts, attack methodologies, vulnerabilities, and defense strategies.
- Ability to write clear, detailed, and accurate incident reports.
- Familiarity with SIEM platforms, IDS/IPS tools, endpoint detection technologies, or other security-monitoring tools.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to triage and validate incidents quickly.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain technical issues to non-technical audiences.
- Ability to follow established procedures, guidelines, and SLAs while maintaining high-quality output.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy in incident review and documentation.
- Ability to manage multiple incidents, customer requests, and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Interest in continuous learning and staying current on cybersecurity threats and technologies.
- Clearance: Must possess and maintain a Secret clearance.
Physical RequirementsMay require working in an office, industrial, shipboard, or laboratory environment. Capable of climbing ladders and tolerating confined spaces and extreme temperature variances.
The listed salary range for this role is intended as a good faith estimate based on the role's location, expectations, and responsibilities. When extending an offer, HII's Mission Technologies division takes a variety of factors into consideration which include, but are not limited to, the role's function and a candidate's education or training, work experience, and key skills.
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HII is more than a job - it's an opportunity to build a new future. We offer competitive benefits such as best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan choices; wellness resources; employee assistance programs; Savings Plan Options (401(k)); financial planning tools, life insurance; employee discounts; paid holidays and paid time off; tuition reimbursement; as well as early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships. Bonus/other non-recurrent compensation is occasionally offered for qualified positions, and if applicable to this role will be addressed by the recruiter at the screening phase of application.