Cyber Defense Analyst

Location: Fort Meade, MD

Schedule: Shift work required

We are seeking a Cyberspace Defensive Analyst to support cyber defense operations in a mission-critical environment. The analyst will assist with network defense coordination, cybersecurity research and analysis, cyber incident support, and the evaluation of network threats and defensive capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate network defense operations with DoD Component Commands, Military Services, Defense Agencies, Field Activities, Intelligence Agencies, law enforcement organizations, and other U.S. Government organizations.
• Conduct research and analysis of cybersecurity capabilities supporting data protection and network defense requirements.
• Analyze the lifecycle of network threats, attack vectors, exploitation methods, and malicious cyber activity.
• Support the utilization, configuration, and implementation of cybersecurity capabilities, including web content filtering and email security technologies.
• Coordinate and provide support for cyber-related incidents and cybersecurity issues.
• Support the development and analysis of Malware Analysis Reports, malicious activity alerts, and Suspicious Contact Reports.
• Assist with identifying, assessing, and communicating potential malicious cyber activity.
• Coordinate and engage with relevant government and Defense Industrial Base stakeholders regarding network protection activities.
• Support defensive cyberspace operations within a fast-paced, mission-focused environment.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Information Systems Management, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related discipline. Relevant professional experience may be considered in lieu of the education requirement.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with CI Polygraph.
• Ability and willingness to support shift work.
• Desired Qualifications
• Three (3) or more years of relevant cyber defense or cybersecurity experience.
• Experience supporting network defense operations within DoD, the Intelligence Community, law enforcement, or another U.S. Government organization.
• Understanding of cyber threats, attack vectors, exploitation techniques, malware, and defensive cybersecurity capabilities.
• Experience supporting cyber incident analysis, reporting, or coordination.