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Company

GuidePoint Security · 6 hours ago

Security Analyst - Mid-Atlantic region (Remote in NC, VA, WV, MD, DC, DE, NJ, or PA)

Remote in NC, VA, WV, MD, DC, DE, NJ, or PA

Full-time

Remote

Entry Level

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Responsibilities

Prevent incidents rather than just respond.

Continuously update knowledge and skills.

Collaborate as a team player and learn from constructive criticism.

Analyze network traffic and identify anomalies.

Identify patterns and detect threats using log correlation across cybersecurity tools.

Document incidents and collaborate with teams.

Convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Spot anomalies and patterns.

Collaborate with other analysts, IT teams, and external stakeholders.

Manage real-world incidents.

Qualification

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SplunkIndicators of Compromise (IOCs)TCP/IPNetwork traffic analysisEndpoint DetectionResponse (EDR)Anti-virus analysisMITRE ATT&CKTriageContainmentLog analysisScripting languagesRegular expressions (regex)Vulnerability managementForensic toolsCloud security practicesThreat actor TTPsEmerging threats knowledgeSOC experienceIncident managementCompTIA Security+GCIHCEHCISSPCalm under pressure

Required

Familiarity with Splunk for investigations, ability to create and run SPL queries

Understanding of Indicators of Compromise (IOCs)

Deep understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, and similar protocols

Ability to analyze network traffic and identify anomalies

Knowledge of endpoint detection and response (EDR) tools

Experience with anti-virus and malware analysis

Familiarity with MITRE ATT&CK and other similar incident response frameworks

Hands-on experience in triage, containment, and threat eradication

The ability to analyze and monitor logs and formulate potential attack theories using analytical skills for scenarios

Interpret logs from systems such as servers, firewalls, and applications

Identify patterns and detect threats using log correlation across cybersecurity tools

Basic proficiency in scripting languages (Python, Bash, PowerShell)

Use regular expressions (regex) for data parsing

Understand the importance of vulnerability management and scanning

Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skillset

Ability to analyze complex situations and make informed decisions under pressure

Strong verbal and written communication skills for documenting incidents and collaborating with teams

Ability to convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders

Keen observational skills to spot anomalies and patterns

Willingness to collaborate with other analysts, IT teams, and external stakeholders

Calm and flexible in fast-paced, high-pressure environments

Understanding of threat actor tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs)

Familiarity and knowledge of emerging threats and vulnerabilities and have the means to obtain relevant information for threat investigations

Preferred

Knowledge of forensic tools preferred

Previous experience in a SOC or similar role preferred

Experience with managing real-world incidents

CompTIA Security+

GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH)

Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)

Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

Benefits

100% employer-paid medical premiums (employee only $0 deductible and HSA plans) along with 75% employer-paid family contributions

100% employer-paid dental premiums (employee only) along with 75% employer-paid family contributions

12 corporate holidays and a Flexible Time Off (FTO) program

Healthy mobile phone and home internet allowance

Eligibility for retirement plan after 2 months at open enrollment

Pet Benefit Option

Company

GuidePoint Security

GuidePoint Security provides customized, innovative & valuable Information Security solutions that enable commercial federal organizations.

Founded in 2011

Herndon, Virginia, USA

501-1,000 employees

https://www.guidepointsecurity.com/

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