Cyber Detect Analyst - TekSynap : Job Details

Responsibilities & QualificationsRESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the DTRA IT Cybersecurity (CS) department by providing resources and expertise for 24x7x365 cybersecurity monitoring and response across DTRA's distributed network environment.
• Collaborate with the DTRA IT, Cybersecurity Service Provider (CSSP) analysts and engineers to process intelligence, identify threats, develop mitigations, monitor attacks, and assess risks, providing cyber situational awareness to agency leadership and stakeholders.
• Monitor computer network defense services to safeguard the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of DTRA-supported networks and IT infrastructure.
• Ensure compliance with DoD CSSP Evaluators Securing Metrics (ESM) and support the existing CSSP processes that assist and defend system subscribers.
• Conduct network threat monitoring using various tools and craft targeted queries for threat hunting.
• Write detailed technical reports on threat identification, confirmation, containment, and follow-up actions.
• Research threats and adversaries using open source and government databases, sharing findings effectively within the team.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 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

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• SANS GCIH or similar certification
• Splunk Search App experience
• Tanium Interact Module experience
• Wireshark experience

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Location: Fort Belvoir, VA
• Type of environment: Office
• Noise level: Low
• Work schedule: Tues-Sat, 0600-1400; may include evenings and weekends
• Travel: Approx. 10%

Overview

Seeking a Cyber Detect Analyst to support continuous operations at DTRA's Network and Security Operations Center (NOSC). The role involves monitoring, communication, and coordination with various agencies to ensure cybersecurity compliance and response.

TekSynap is a high-tech company providing comprehensive information management solutions to Federal Government clients. We offer competitive benefits including health, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, disability plans, and holidays.

Visit us at www.TekSynap.com. Apply now to explore career opportunities with us.

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Additional Job Information

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Location: Fort Belvoir, VA
• Type: Office environment
• Noise level: Low
• Schedule: Tues-Sat, 0600-1400; may include evenings/weekends
• Travel: 10%

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Regularly required to handle, reach, talk, hear, stand, walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Must lift up to 50 pounds and have vision capabilities including close, distance, peripheral, and depth perception.

WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE

• U.S. Citizenship required
• Top Secret clearance required

OTHER DUTIES

This job description is not exhaustive; duties may change. TekSynap is a drug-free workplace and may conduct drug testing as required.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

We are committed to equal opportunity employment without discrimination based on protected characteristics. All employment decisions are based on merit and qualifications.

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