Cyber Defense Analyst (Tier 1)

Resource Management Concepts, Inc. • Quantico, VA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Resource Management Concepts, Inc. (RMC) is seeking a dedicated Cyber Defense Analyst (Tier 1) to join their team. This role will provide 24/7/365 cybersecurity monitoring and detection for a government enterprise network. The analyst will use advanced tools and methodologies to identify malicious activities, mitigate threats, and safeguard critical systems in a fast-paced, mission-critical environment.

Requirements

• Active SECRET clearance is required.
• Applicant selected will be subject to security investigation(s) and must maintain eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
• DODD 8570 IAT Level II Certification.
• CSSP Analyst Certification.
• One (1) year of experience in cybersecurity monitoring or related roles.
• Familiarity with enterprise monitoring tools and cybersecurity frameworks.
• Strong analytical skills for identifying and escalating potential threats.
• Proficiency in documenting incidents and maintaining reporting accuracy.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Detect and analyze malicious and anomalous activities using advanced cybersecurity tools such as Tanium, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Elastic/Kibana, and the DoD’s Joint Regional Security Stack (JRSS).
• Execute up to 40 detection use cases daily, documenting results in the government’s play tracker system.
• Submit incident reports with all required details to the government’s incident management system, maintaining a minimum 80% acceptance rate.
• Collaborate with Red Teams to validate detection capabilities and improve response processes.
• Annually update monitoring tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs), ensuring alignment with the latest cybersecurity best practices.
• Prepare and deliver quarterly courses on Division-specific TTPs, achieving high satisfaction ratings on government-approved surveys.
• Provide documentation and technical support to maintain the government’s CSSP accreditation per DoD standards.

Benefits

• Tuition assistance
• Certifications
• Paid relocation
• Competitive paid vacation package
• 11 paid federal holidays
• High-quality, low-deductible healthcare plans
• Pet insurance
• Competitive 401K package

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed