Cyber Defense Analyst Skills

• Sensors
• Threat Analysis
• Configuration Management
• Optimization
• Intrusion Detection
• Switches
• Routers
• Hypervisor
• Network
• Storage
• Malware Analysis
• Emulation
• Technical Writing
• Digital Forensics
• Microsoft Windows
• Linux
• Computer Networking
• Incident Management
• Recovery
• Cyber Security
• Security Operations
• Tier 2
• Management
• System On A Chip
• Security Clearance
• Continuous Integration
• Information Assurance
• ICS
• SCADA
• Information Technology
• Systems Engineering
• FOCUS
• Sensors
• Threat Analysis
• Configuration Management
• Optimization
• Intrusion Detection
• Switches
• Routers
• Hypervisor
• Network
• Storage
• Malware Analysis
• Emulation
• Technical Writing
• Digital Forensics
• Microsoft Windows
• Linux
• Computer Networking
• Incident Management
• Recovery
• Cyber Security
• Security Operations
• Tier 2
• Management
• System On A Chip
• Security Clearance
• Continuous Integration
• Information Assurance
• ICS
• SCADA
• Information Technology
• Systems Engineering
• FOCUS

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Summary Job ID:

2615324-OTHLOC-070

Location:

Annapolis, MD, US Date Posted:

2026-09-10

Category:

Cyber Subcategory:

Cybersecurity Ops Schedule:

Full-Time Shift:

Day Job Travel:

Yes

• 10% of the time

Minimum Clearance Required:

TS.SCI_wPoly Clearance Level Must Be Able to

Obtain:

None Potential for

Remote Work:

ORA_ON_SITE 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

Target salary range: $120,001

• $160,000.

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