Cybersecurity Analyst at TekSynap

Fort Belvoir, Virginia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

20 Dec, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Cybersecurity, Threat Monitoring, Incident Response, Network Defense, Open Source Research, SIEM, Network Traffic Analysis, Windows Logs Analysis, Network Security, Threat Hunting, Technical Reporting, Risk Assessment, Situational Awareness, SOP Creation, Team Collaboration, DoD Compliance

Industry

IT Services and IT Consulting

Description

Responsibilities & Qualifications RESPONSIBILITIES In support of the DTRA IOC Cybersecurity department, the Cyber Security Specialist will provide the required resources and expertise to support 24x7x365 cybersecurity monitoring and response across DTRA’s distributed network operations environment. Working with the DTRA IOC, contractor CSSP analysts and engineers shall collaborate with various teams throughout the agency to process intelligence, determine threat, develop mitigations, monitor for attacks, and assess risk while providing cyber based Situational Awareness to agency leadership and stakeholders. The Cyber Security Specialist will monitor computer network defense services in a manner that effectively safeguards the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of DTRA-supported network environments and Information Technology infrastructure. The Cyber Security Specialist will provide the required resources and expertise to ensure compliance with DoD CSSP Evaluators Securing Metrics (ESM). In addition, the Cyber Security Specialist will provide support within the existing CSSP structure which includes four simultaneously running processes tooled to assist and defend the system subscriber. The Cybersecurity Analyst is responsible for network threat monitoring across a variety of tools. The analyst is expected to understand how to use standard threat hunting tools to craft targeted queries to detect and monitor intrusions into the network environment. Prior experience writing and submitting detailed technical reports is required in order to submit detailed reports of how the threat was identified, confirmed, contained, and any other follow on actions. The analyst must also be proficient in conducting research on threats and adversaries across various open source and government database platforms. The ability to work effectively within a team is essential, as the analyst will be required to share and discuss information discovered during the research and monitoring process. The analyst will be responsible for creating and updating SOPs, Work Instructions, and workflows related to DTRA's CSSP operations. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Must have Active DoD Top Secret clearance IAT Level II certification and CSSP Analyst certification (Security+ CE or better, CEH or better) Experience with open-source research, analyzing network traffic, analyzing windows logs, experience with network and host based security systems, experience with SIEMs, basic knowledge of network topography, intermediate understanding of network protocols, and through understanding of the OSI model. Minimum 2-3 years of cyber security analyst experience DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS Computing Environment certification desired (Windows Server 2022, Red Hat security, Splunk Power User etc.) Overview We are seeking a Cyber Security Analyst to join our Prime Contract with the Defense Threat Reduction Agency. TekSynap is a fast growing high-tech company that understands both the pace of technology today and the need to have a comprehensive well planned information management environment. “Technology moving at the speed of thought” embodies these principles – the need to nimbly utilize the best that information technology offers to meet the business needs of our Federal Government customers. We offer our full-time employees a competitive benefits package to include health, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability plans, vacation time and holidays. Visit us at www.TekSynap.com. Apply now to explore jobs with us! As part of the application process, you agree that TekSynap Corporation may retain and use your name, e-mail, and contact information for purposes related to employment consideration Additional Job Information WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Location: Fort Belvoir, VA Type of environment: Office Noise level: Low Work schedule: Night Shift Amount of Travel: 10% PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle, feel, touch; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is regularly required to lift up to 10 pounds. The employee is frequently required to lift up to 25 pounds; and up to 50 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE U.S Citizenship Required Top Secret Clearance requirement OTHER INFORMATION Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. TekSynap is a drug-free workplace. We reserve the right to conduct drug testing in accordance with federal, state, and local laws. All employees and candidates may be subject to drug screening if deemed necessary to ensure a safe and compliant working environment. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. TekSynap does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law (referred to as “protected status”). This nondiscrimination policy extends to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment as well as the use of all company facilities, participation in all company-sponsored activities, and all employment actions such as promotions, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.

Responsibilities

The Cyber Security Specialist will provide resources and expertise for 24x7x365 cybersecurity monitoring and response. They will collaborate with various teams to process intelligence, determine threats, develop mitigations, and monitor for attacks.