Cyber Security Analyst I

CyberSheath•Reston, VA

4d•$70,000 - $85,000•Remote

About The Position

CyberSheath Services International LLC is a rapidly growing Security and IT Managed Services Provider primarily focused on providing Cybersecurity services to the Defense Industrial Base (DIB). We are excited to be expanding our staff due to our growth and are looking to add a Cyber Security Analyst I to our Security Operations team! CyberSheath integrates compliance and threat mitigation efforts and eliminates redundant security practices that don’t improve and, in fact, may weaken an organization’s security posture. Our professionals tell clients where to stop spending, where to invest, and how to take what they are already doing and integrate it in a way that delivers improved security. Job Overview The Cyber Security Analyst I will support proactive monitoring of clients’ environments to detect, analyze, track, and mitigate external threats utilizing a multi-tenant security information and event management system (SIEM) and other tools used to provide managed security services. The successful candidate is well versed in numerous security technologies, understands the motivations and capabilities of Advanced Persistent Threat actors, can communicate risks, and make recommendations associated with specific security threats.

Requirements

0-3 years' experience working in a Security Operations Center (SOC) environment
Basic understanding of query languages
General knowledge of programming language operations
System Networking experience or education
Working knowledge/experience with Office 365
Possess strong problem-solving skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment and independently
Must be a U.S. Citizen and reside within the United States or its Territories

Nice To Haves

B.S. - Cybersecurity or equivalent
Prior experience with Sumo Logic, Defender, Google Chronicle, and/or Azure Sentinel is a strong plus.
Industry Security Certifications (Security+, CySA+, GSEC)
Experience or working knowledge of industry standard SOAR/SIEM solutions
Great organization skills to balance work priorities
Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

Analyze, investigate, document and report on security alerts and/or potential security incidents identified in customer environments
Process security investigation cases in a thorough, yet timely manner
Serve as an incident coordinator for security events that require urgent response, containment, and remediation
Generate meticulous investigative notes for all security alerts and incidents
Provide continuous feedback on security process improvements and customer satisfaction
Stay up-to-date on security training, certification, and emerging threats
Make appropriate escalations on security investigations when warranted
Ensure shift-change documentation is completed and communicated effectively
Follow all available SOPs and escalation communication matrices
Provide customers with meaningful and constructive security consultation during external communications.