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Requisition #: 583
Job Title: Cyber Threat Analyst
Location: 22001 Loudoun County Pkwy, Ashburn, Virginia 20147
Clearance Level: Active DoD - Background Check
Required Certification(s): Security+ Certification or equivalent in industry certification.
SUMMARY
The Security Operations Center (SOC) is a U.S. Government program responsible for preventing, identifying, containing, and eradicating cyber threats to the DHS's networks through monitoring, intrusion detection, and protective security services to DHS's information systems. The SOC is responsible for the overall security of the clients' enterprise-wide information systems and collects, investigates, and reports any suspected and confirmed security violations. The SOC Program has a critical need for a Tier 1 Cyber Threat Analyst.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The ideal candidate will have a basic understanding of cyber threats, information security, and monitoring and detection. The candidate must be familiar with TCP/IP ports and protocols, intrusion detection systems, and netflow analysis.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required Certifications: Security+ Certification or equivalent in industry certification.
Education, Background, and Years of Experience: Requires BS degree and 2 – 4 years of relevant experience or Masters with less than 2 years of relevant experience.
ADDITIONAL SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS
Required Skills: Must be a US citizen, no clearance required; must clear a DHS BI; between 1-3 years of Cyber Threat Analysis experience; knowledge of TCP/UDP/IP networking, familiarity with packet analysis tools such as WireShark, and a general understanding of networking protocols similar to COMPTIA Network+.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Environmental Conditions: Shift schedule: 7pm-7am, Sun-Tues, every other Wednesday.
Strength Demands: Light – 20 lbs. Maximum lifting with frequent lift/carry up to 10 lbs.
Physical Requirements: Stand or Sit; Walk; Repetitive Motion; Use Hands / Fingers to Handle or Feel; Stoop, Kneel, Crouch, or Crawl; See; Push or Pull.
Employees of Agile Defense are our number one priority, and the importance we place on our culture here is fundamental. Our culture is alive and evolving, but it always stays true to its roots. Here, you are valued as a family member, and we believe that we can accomplish great things together.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.