A-TEK, Inc. · 1 month ago
Cybersecurity Analyst III
Rockville, Maryland, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$130K/yr - $140K/yr
5+ years expA-TEK is a company that empowers people to drive innovation impacting federal markets through application development and digital transformation. They are seeking a Cybersecurity Analyst III to manage the Security Operations Center, lead a team of analysts, and ensure effective incident response and security monitoring to protect client assets from cyber threats.
Business IntelligenceInformation Technology
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Managing highly complex cybersecurity issue resolution while training and mentoring Tier 1 and Tier 2 Analysts
Effectively communicate information to stakeholders of all levels
Coordinating the response to security incidents
Overseeing the continuous monitoring of security events and alerts
Keeping abreast of the latest security threats, vulnerabilities, and attack techniques
Investigating and analyzing security incidents to understand their root cause and potential impact
Evaluating and implementing security technologies
Continuously improving SOC procedures, workflows, and playbooks
Working closely with other teams in the organization to ensure effective communication during security incidents
Ensuring that the SOC operates in compliance with relevant security standards, regulations, and policies
Conducting regular security awareness training for employees
Qualification
Required
5+ years of experience within a cybersecurity environment; including 3+ years of experience in a cybersecurity SOC leadership role is required
Bachelor's degree in computer science, or a related field; or 5+ years of commensurate work experience in lieu of a degree
Endpoint and network security experience required
Experience in a security operations center, or similar environment, and identifying indications of compromise or attack and responding to incidents
Robust certification credentials such as: CISSP, CISM, CISA, required
Knowledge of MITRA attached framework
Vulnerability/cyber incident management framework
Experience in SOC Tier 3, mentoring a team of cybersecurity professionals
Experience with digital forensics and process
Knowledge of Splunk, Crowdstrike, tenable, forescout, Xscalar, BigFix, MS360, Encase, Fireeye, Cortex SOAR XDR, Prisma
Preferred
IDS, IPS, EDR, ATP, Malware defenses and monitoring experience
Threat hunting experience preferred
Knowledge of common adversary tactics and techniques, e.g., obfuscation, persistence, defense evasion, etc
Working knowledge of incident response procedures
Experience with SQL query construction preferred
Experience administering and supporting Windows OS (both workstations and server) and one of the following: Apple or Linux-based operating systems
Fundamental understanding of network traffic analysis including TCP/IP, routing, switching, protocols, etc
Strong understanding of Windows event log analysis
Experience with enterprise information security data management - SIEM experience a plus
Programming and scripting skills a plus
Excellent troubleshooting and analytical thinking skills
Strong documentation and communication skills
Advanced Cyber Security certifications preferred but not required
Excellent customer service skills
Benefits
Health, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with employer match
Paid time off
Professional development opportunities
Company
A-TEK, Inc.
As a trusted services and solutions provider, A-TEK, Inc.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Kathryn Freeland
Chief Executive Officer
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