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Cyber Defense Analyst

SAIC

Cape Saint Claire, MDJob$120–160K/yrSeen 1mo ago

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Compensation
$120–160K/yr
Location
Cape Saint Claire, MD
Work Authorization
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Information Assurance Technical Level IIITS/SCI clearanceBachelor's degree

Job overview

SAIC is hiring a Cyber Defense Analyst. SAIC seeks a Cyber Defense Analyst to join a joint Contractor‑Government Cyber Protection Team at Ft. Meade, MD, focusing on intrusion detection system configuration, network sensor integration, threat analysis, malware triage, cyber threat emulation, threat hunting, and technical writing to secure networks.

Key focus areas include Configure, manage, and optimize intrusion detection systems for host and network, Integrate and manage network sensors, and Conduct threat analysis utilizing various sources to identify threats.

Important skills include Intrusion Detection Systems, Network Sensors, Threat Analysis, Switches, Routers, and Network Taps. Preferred (not required): Zero Trust Architecture and ICS/SCADA.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Intrusion Detection SystemsNetwork SensorsThreat AnalysisSwitchesRoutersNetwork TapsHypervisorsNetwork Storage DevicesMalware TriageCyber Threat EmulationThreat HuntingDocumentationDigital ForensicsIncident ManagementSOC Analyst Tier 2SOC Analyst Tier 3Cyber Protection Team KnowledgeZero Trust ArchitectureICS/SCADA

Qualifications

Bachelor's DegreeNine Years ExperienceFour Years Experience in Lieu of DegreeActive TS/SCI Clearance With CI PolyInformation Assurance Technical Level IIIGlobal Information Assurance Certification (GIAC)Offensive Security Certification

Full job description

Description

SAIC is seeking a candidate to fill a Cyber Defense Analyst position on a joint Contractor-Government Cyber Protection Team with our customer at Ft. Meade, MD .

Job Duties:

  • Configuration, management, and optimization of intrusion detection systems for both host and network

  • Integrate and manage network sensors

  • Conduct threat analysis utilizing various sources to identify threats

  • Configuration, management and optimization of intrusion detection systems

  • Configuration and design of deployable network kits that include switches, routers, taps, hypervisors and network storage devices to ensure seamless integration and optimal performance

  • Malware triage

  • Cyber threat emulation to assess defensive posture and capabilities while in a controlled environment

  • Threat hunting to identify advanced persistent threats

  • Technical writing in support of findings and providing security recommendations in order to secure networks

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:

  • BS and nine (9) years or more experience; four (4) years additional in lieu of degree

  • Digital Forensics of Windows, Linux and networking devices

  • Incident Response Team Experience: Proven experience leading or supporting the detection, containment, and recovery of cybersecurity incidents in complex environments

  • Security Operations Center Analyst Tier 2 and 3 Expertise: Demonstrated ability to investigate advanced threats, manage escalated incidents, and develop and refine SOC response procedures

  • Cyber Protection Team Knowledge: Practical experience identifying vulnerabilities and implementing proactive measures to defend systems, networks, and data against evolving cyber threats

Required Security Clearance:

  • Must has an active TS/SCI with a CI Poly (poly must have been completed within the last 5 years)

Required Certification:

  • Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level III

Desired Certification/Skills:

  • Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC), Offensive Security

  • Zero Trust Architecture

  • ICS/SCADA

Target salary range: $120,001 - $160,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

REQNUMBER: 2615324

SAIC is a premier technology integrator, solving our nation's most complex modernization and systems engineering challenges across the defense, space, federal civilian, and intelligence markets. Our robust portfolio of offerings includes high-end solutions in systems engineering and integration; enterprise IT, including cloud services; cyber; software; advanced analytics and simulation; and training. We are a team of 23,000 strong driven by mission, united purpose, and inspired by opportunity. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $6.5 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For information on the benefits SAIC offers, see Working at SAIC. EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability

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