Cyber Defense Analyst
Omniscius Consulting · Fort Meade, MD ·
Monitor and defend government networks against cyber threats, analyze attack vectors, and coordinate incident response with DoD and intelligence agencies.
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
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.
- 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.