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ICF · 3 hours ago

Cyber Security Analyst, Senior (Security Clearance Required)

ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider, and they are seeking an experienced Senior Cyber Security Analyst to support the research and development of new cyber analytic capabilities. The successful candidate will contribute to the knowledge of cyber-attacks and help enhance cybersecurity capabilities for federal agencies.

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Responsibilities

Augment operational cyber analysts and act as a consultant for detection and/or threat hunting
Advise on data preparation, implementation of techniques, visualizations, and employment of analytics developed by ICF and customer partners
Assess current use of cyber tools by analysts and assess whether efficiencies can be made via alternate use of current, or adoption of alternate tools
Problem-solve by identifying potential tools/processes to support needs, capturing areas of improvement that can be translated into functional requirements for future planning
Provide ad-hoc training to cyber analyst teams on tools that support or enhance current processes
Identify areas of technical training gaps and proposed approaches to methods (hands on, online modules, etc.) to improve the use of tools and data in support of the cybersecurity mission
Participate in post-engagement review
Effectively communicate with leadership to ensure awareness of progress, challenges

Qualification

Cyber Security experienceNetwork security analysis toolsPacket capture analysisMalware detection methodsQuery languages SQLQuery languages KQLAdvanced dashboards KibanaAdvanced dashboards SplunkCybersecurity frameworks knowledgeLeadership experienceScripting languages PythonScripting languages JavaScriptDatabricks Intelligence PlatformSystem vulnerability assessmentsLinux/Unix security knowledgeWindows security knowledgeComputer programming knowledgeScaled Agile Framework (SAFe)CompTIA Security+ certificationInterpersonal skills

Required

Bachelor's degree with 12+ or Master's degree with 10+ years of experience in IT, Cyber, or related field
A minimum of 5 years of Cyber Security experience (e.g., Threat Hunt, Incident Response, Investigations, Technical Reporting, etc.)
Position requires 5 years of experience using network security analysis/IDS tools
5 or more years of experience analyzing packet capture and NetFlow data with an understanding of current cyber threats and trend derived from multiple sources (e.g., open-source, intelligence products, etc.)
5 or more years of experience with different types of Malware including detection methods, attack vectors, and vulnerabilities used
Experience with query languages (e.g., SQL, KQL, etc.)
Experience developing advanced dashboards (e.g., Kibana, Splunk, etc.)
Experience with different cybersecurity frameworks and knowledge bases to identify tactics, techniques, and procedures of known actors
5 or more years of Leadership experience
Active US government issued security clearance required as part of client contract requirement
US Citizenship required as part of client contract requirements

Preferred

Interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with various clients in order to explain and elaborate on technical details
Practical experience with different scripting languages (e.g., Python, JavaScript, etc.)
Practical experience with the Databricks Intelligence Platform
Experience with system vulnerability assessments
Knowledge of Linux/Unix and Windows operating systems security
Knowledge of computer programming and scripting languages
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) experience
CompTIA Security+ or higher certification level preferred

Company

ICF is a global consulting and technology services provider focused on making big things possible for our clients.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$59M
Key Investors
New York State Department of TransportationU.S. Environmental Protection Agency
2023-02-13Grant· $29M
2021-03-15Grant· $30M
2006-09-28IPO

Leadership Team

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John Wasson
Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer
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James Morgan
Chief Operating Officer and EVP
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