Cyber Defense Analyst

SAIC • Fort Meade, MD

15h • 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 analyst will help configure and manage intrusion detection systems and network sensors, analyze threats, perform malware triage and threat hunting, and assess defensive capabilities through cyber threat emulation in a controlled environment. The role also involves designing and configuring deployable network kits and producing technical findings and security recommendations to help secure networks.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree and nine or more years of experience, or four additional years of experience in lieu of a degree.
• Experience with digital forensics involving Windows, Linux, and networking devices.
• Experience leading or supporting detection, containment, and recovery of cybersecurity incidents in complex environments.
• Ability to investigate advanced threats, manage escalated incidents, and develop and refine SOC response procedures at Tier 2 or Tier 3.
• 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 polygraph completed within the last five years.
• Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level III certification.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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

What This Job Offers

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