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Defensive Security Analyst-Washington, DC

SpecterOps

Washington, DCFull-time$110–160K/yrPosted 9mo agoStill listed 6 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$110–160K/yr
Location
Washington, DC
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

TS/SCI clearance

Job overview

SpecterOps is hiring a Defensive Security Analyst-Washington, DC. SpecterOps seeks a Defensive Security Analyst to support client‑site Security Operations, managing and monitoring SOC systems. The role requires strong technical security operations expertise, excellent soft skills, and the ability to work independently in a service‑based information security environment.

Key focus areas include Support client engineering, managing, and monitoring SOC systems, Provide expertise for incident response activities and digital forensics state preservation, and Operate and maintain a SIEM.

Successful candidates bring Current TS/SCI Clearance Or Eligible For Sensitive Compartmented Information Designation and Operating In SOC Environment. Important skills include Technical Skills, Soft Skills, Incident Response Activities, Digital Forensics State Preservation, Capture And Preservation Of System Logs, and Volatile Memory Captures. Preferred (not required): Stay Current With Latest Technologies and Train Others On Forensic And Incident Response Techniques.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Technical SkillsSoft SkillsIncident Response ActivitiesDigital Forensics State PreservationCapture and Preservation of System LogsVolatile Memory CapturesHard Drive Image CapturesOperating and Maintaining a SIEMCloud ArchitecturesAWSAzurePowerShellPythonBashHost ForensicsNetwork ForensicsLog AnalysisMalware TriageInterface With Client Contact(S) and StaffCommon Forensic and Incident Response ToolsDevelop Comprehensive and Accurate ReportsDevelop Presentations for Technical AudiencesDevelop Presentations for Executive AudiencesPenetration TestingQuickly Learn New TechnologiesStay Current With Latest TechnologiesTrain Others on Forensic and Incident Response Techniques

Qualifications

Current TS/SCI Clearance or Eligible for Sensitive Compartmented Information DesignationOperating in SOC Environment

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
401(k) Match
Tuition 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 or eligible for Sensitive Compartmented Information designation

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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 or Azure

  • 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]

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