Job Description: Cyber Threat Analyst III - Remote support may be allowed for highly qualified candidates.
The Cybersecurity Operations Portfolio is in need of 1 Cyber Threat Analyst supporting its Detection Automation and Engineering at client’s Gatehouse Center.
Job requirements:
Identifies and assesses the capabilities and activities of cyber criminals or foreign intelligence entities; produces finds to help initialize or support law enforcement and counterintelligence investigations or activities.
Job description:
Responsible for performing triage on all security escalations and detections to determine scope, severity, and root cause.
Monitor cyber security events, detecting incidents, and investigating incidents.
Provide support to contract Program Manager, as necessary.
Effectively communicates technical information to non-technical audiences.
Influence others to comply with policies and conform to standards and best practices.
EXPERIENCE LEVEL:
5-7 years of experience with security operations and incident response
EDUCATION:
Bachelor's OR Master's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or other related field.
CERTIFICATIONS: (One or more required)
One or more of the following Certification(s): CISSP, CISA, CISM, GIAC, RHCE.
Addition Provisions:
Must be able to obtain a Position of Public Trust Clearance
Pass both a client mandated clearance process to include drug screening, criminal history check and credit check.
Once candidate’s resume is approved and interview passed, the agency is responsible for providing drug screening. Failure to submit the drug screening results will delay the security clearance process.
If a candidate is given an interim clearance, continuation of employment is then based on the candidate receiving a sensitive clearance.
All candidates must be a US Citizen, or have permanent residence status (Green Card).
Candidate must have lived in the United States for the past 5 years.
Cannot have more than 6 months travel outside the United States within the last five years. Military Service excluded. (Exception does not include military family members.)
All overtime must be pre-approved in writing by the client manager or his/her designated representative.
Agency will not be reimbursed for overtime charges without previous written authorization. Authorized overtime will be reimbursed at straight time.