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Center for Internet Security · 12 hours ago

Cyber Threat Detection Analyst - TS/SCI Required - Arlington, VA

United States

Full-time

Remote

Mid Level

$82K/yr - $144K/yr

3+ years exp

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No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Security Clearance Required

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Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive review of security events affecting SLTT governments through methods including network and host-based analysis of security log data and threat and vulnerability analysis

Review information from investigations and coordinate with fellow analysts to document information security issues and emerging trends

Liaise between CISA and Center for Internet Security to ensure a joint posture through shared threat intelligence

Provide Incident Response (IR) support when analysis confirms actionable incident

Other tasks and responsibilities as assigned

Qualification

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CybersecurityIncident ResponseNetwork AnalysisThreat AnalysisTCP/IP ProtocolsDatabase QueryingSecurity Event AnalysisSecurity CertificationsAdversarial TacticsTechnical Presentations

Required

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Digital Forensics, Computer Science or a related field

3+ years’ experience as cyber threat analyst, SOC analyst, or similar role

Knowledge of TCP/IP Protocols, network analysis, and network/security applications

Advanced experience in one or more of the following areas: Incident response protocols, processes, and techniques; Network and host-based security event analysis; System and application security threats and vulnerabilities; Adversarial tactics, techniques, and procedures; Various host and network-based security controls

Strong time management, communication, attention to detail, and professional and interpersonal skills

Working knowledge of databases and database querying languages

Must have a Top Secret Security Clearance and be eligible to be granted SCI Suitability

The position is open to U.S. citizens and requires a favorably adjudicated DHS Fitness Review for Public Trust Positions

Preferred

Advanced experience in writing and deploying signatures for network defense devices (Suricata, Snort, etc.)

Experience preparing and delivering technical presentations and reports

Experience in handling Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) related security incidents

Certifications in related areas (GREM, GCIA, GPEN, GCIH, Network+, Security+, etc.)

Additional years of relevant experience or a combination of an Associate’s degree or equivalent and relevant experience may be substituted for the Bachelor’s degree.