Cyber Defense Analyst

SAIC • Fort Meade, MD

23h • Onsite

About The Position

SAIC is seeking a Cyber Defense Analyst to work on a joint Contractor-Government Cyber Protection Team supporting a customer at Ft. Meade, Maryland. The role focuses on detecting, analyzing, and responding to cyber threats, assessing defensive capabilities, and protecting networks and systems.

The analyst configures, manages, and optimizes host- and network-based intrusion detection systems; integrates and manages network sensors; analyzes threats using multiple sources; and designs and configures deployable network kits. The position also includes malware triage, threat hunting, cyber threat emulation in a controlled environment, and technical writing that documents findings and security recommendations.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree and nine or more years of experience, or four additional years of experience in lieu of a degree.
• Experience in digital forensics involving Windows, Linux, and networking devices.
• Incident response team experience, including leading or supporting detection, containment, and recovery of cybersecurity incidents in complex environments.
• Tier 2 and Tier 3 Security Operations Center analyst expertise, including investigating advanced threats, managing escalated incidents, and developing and refining SOC response procedures.
• Practical Cyber Protection Team experience identifying vulnerabilities and implementing proactive measures to defend systems, networks, and data against evolving cyber threats.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with a CI Poly completed within the last five years.
• Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level III certification.

Nice To Haves

• Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC).
• Offensive Security.
• Knowledge of Zero Trust Architecture.
• Knowledge of ICS/SCADA.

Responsibilities

• Configure, manage, and optimize host- and network-based intrusion detection systems.
• Integrate and manage network sensors.
• Conduct threat analysis using various sources to identify threats.
• Configure and design deployable network kits, including switches, routers, taps, hypervisors, and network storage devices, to ensure seamless integration and optimal performance.
• Perform malware triage.
• Conduct cyber threat emulation in a controlled environment to assess defensive posture and capabilities.
• Hunt for advanced persistent threats.
• Write technical documentation to support findings and provide security recommendations for securing networks.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior