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SAIC

Cyber Defense Analyst

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What they do

An Incident Analyst or Responder investigates an IT-related incident: an unplanned interruption to a service, a reduction in the quality of a service, or an event that has not yet impacted the service to the customer. Works to restore a normal service operation as quickly as possible and to minimize the impact on business operations.

$109,097 / year median in Georgia

+12% projected growth

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Job Description

  • Description
  • SAIC is seeking a candidate to fill a
  • Cyber Defense Analyst
  • position on a joint Contractor-Government Cyber Protection Team with our customer at
  • Ft. Meade, MD
  • .
    • Job Duties:
    • + Configuration, management, and optimization of intrusion detection systems for both host and network + Integrate and manage network sensors + Conduct threat analysis utilizing various sources to identify threats + Configuration, management and optimization of intrusion detection systems + Configuration and design of deployable network kits that include switches, routers, taps, hypervisors and network storage devices to ensure seamless integration and optimal performance + Malware triage + Cyber threat emulation to assess defensive posture and capabilities while in a controlled environment + Threat hunting to identify advanced persistent threats + Technical writing in support of findings and providing security recommendations in order to secure networks •Qualifications•
    Required Education and Experience:
    • + BS and nine (9) years or more experience; four (4) years additional in lieu of degree + Digital Forensics of Windows, Linux and networking devices +
    • Incident Response Team Experience:
    • Proven experience leading or supporting the detection, containment, and recovery of cybersecurity incidents in complex environments +
    • Security Operations Center Analyst Tier 2 and 3
    Expertise:
    • Demonstrated ability to investigate advanced threats, manage escalated incidents, and develop and refine SOC response procedures +
    • Cyber Protection Team Knowledge:
    • Practical experience identifying vulnerabilities and implementing proactive measures to defend systems, networks, and data against evolving cyber threats
    • Required Security Clearance:
    • + Must has an active TS/SCI with a CI Poly (poly must have been completed within the last 5 years)
    • Required Certification:
    • + Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level III
    • Desired Certification/Skills:
    • + Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC), Offensive Security + Zero Trust Architecture + ICS/SCADA
    REQNUMBER
    2615324SAIC is a premier technology integrator, solving our nation's most complex modernization and systems engineering challenges across the defense, space, federal civilian, and intelligence markets. Our robust portfolio of offerings includes high-end solutions in systems engineering and integration; enterprise IT, including cloud services; cyber; software; advanced analytics and simulation; and training. We are a team of 23,000 strong driven by mission, united purpose, and inspired by opportunity. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $6.5 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For information on the benefits SAIC offers, see Working at
    SAIC. EOE AA
    M/F/Vet/Disability
  • Benefits

    • Dental Insurance