Senior Cyber Security Analyst

Senior Cyber Security Analyst

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.

Must have Active DoD Top Secret clearance

IAT Level II certification and CSSP Analyst certification (Security+ CE or better, CEH or better)

Computing Environment certification desired (Windows 2016, Red Hat security, Splunk Power User etc.)

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 thorough understanding of the OSI model.

Minimum 2-3 years of cyber security analyst experience

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: Albuquerque, New Mexico

Type of environment: Office

Noise level: Low

Work schedule: 1200 - 2000 Mountain Time, Monday - Friday. May be requested to work evenings and weekends to meet program and contract needs.

Amount of Travel: 10%

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.

U.S Citizenship Required

Top Secret Clearance requirement

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.

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.