Cyber Defense Analyst

SAIC • Fort Meade, MD

21h • $120,001 - $160,000 • Onsite

About The Position

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. This role involves the configuration, management, and optimization of intrusion detection systems, integration and management of network sensors, threat analysis, malware triage, cyber threat emulation, threat hunting, and technical writing for security recommendations.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• 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

What This Job Offers

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