Junior Cyber Defense Analyst

Skyline Technology Solutions, LLC•Glen Burnie, MD

5d•$60,000 - $65,000

About The Position

Skyline is seeking an energetic, self-motivated, intellectually curious Jr. Cyber Defense Analyst with hands-on experience monitoring, detecting, and analyzing threats and strange activities to identify and defend against validated intrusion events. Our new teammate will join an energetic team that diligently monitors the network and system security events, vigorously hunts for threats, develops alerts for suspicious and malicious activity, and protects the company by escalating these threats for redress. This individual will eagerly contribute to our mission, advance the team’s expertise with their knowledge of various security tools and technologies, and support their teammates in a dynamic, growing, and changing environment. You can expect to spend your time accomplishing the following: 50% of the time on Objective 1: Incident Detection, Triage, and Response, 30% of the time on Objective 2: Security Monitoring and Analysis, 20% of the time on Objective 3: Continuous Improvement, Knowledge Sharing, and Development.

Requirements

CompTIA Security+ or equivalent certification
At least one (1) year of IT work experience in information security
Strong understanding of network protocols, TCP/IP, and security principles.
Familiarity with security technologies, including firewalls, IDS/IPS, SIEM, and antivirus solutions.
Knowledge of common security threats, attack vectors, and incident response methodologies.
Understanding of vulnerability assessment and management processes
Familiarity with security operations processes and methodologies (e.g., NIST Cybersecurity Framework, SOC 2).
Proactive attitude towards continual learning (emerging threats, technologies, and trends).

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field (Preferred)
CompTIA CySA+ desired
Prior experience in a security-related role, such as security analyst or incident responder, is preferred.

Responsibilities

Monitor and triage security alerts, events, and logs generated by security systems.
Perform initial investigation and response for security incidents, containing and mitigating their impact.
Analyze security events and alerts to identify potential security breaches, malware infections, or policy violations.
Maintain accurate records of security incidents, actions taken, and outcomes.
Collaborate with other teams to coordinate and execute security-related activities.
Monitor and analyze threat intelligence to proactively identify potential risks.
Operate, improve, and maintain security tools, such as SIEM, EDR, and IDS systems, to support SOC operations.
Assist with vulnerability scanning, assessment, and remediation processes.
Contribute to the continuous improvement of the SOC through its processes and procedures.
Ensure compliance with security policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
Continual professional growth in the security field through the pursuit of security-related certifications and learning