Piper Companies · 2 days ago

Cyber Threat Analyst

Arlington, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$65K/yr - $70K/yr

2+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Develop mitigation strategies for potential cybersecurity incidents by researching and applying known resolutions and workarounds.

Utilize knowledge of adversary tactics to identify, validate, and categorize cyber threats across a range of IT environments.

Analyze network logs and monitor external security sources to stay updated on threats and assess their impact on the enterprise.

Investigate and document cybersecurity incidents, identifying causes and coordinating with relevant parties for resolution.

Provide continuous support and threat analysis during designated shifts, ensuring timely response to network alerts and incidents.

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Cyber Incident ResponseSecurity OperationsIncident HandlingAttack StagesThreat PrioritizationTriageVulnerability CategorizationSystem AdministrationOperating System SecurityThreat ActorsNetwork Defense PoliciesApplication Vulnerabilities

Required

Must have an active TS/SCI clearance

Possess active TS/SCI clearance and be capable of obtaining DHS Suitability

Have over two years of experience in cyber incident response or security operations

Education: BS Incident Management, Operations Management, Cybersecurity or related degree. HS Diploma with 4-6 years of incident management or cyber security experience

Understand incident handling methodologies, cyber incident scoring systems, and attack stages for threat prioritization and triage

Equip with skills in vulnerability categorization, system administration, operating system security, and knowledge of various threat actors

Collaborate effectively across different locations with a solid grasp of network defense policies and understanding of system and application vulnerabilities