Junior Cybersecurity Analyst

JOB DESCRIPTION: Performs Cybersecurity Defense & Analysis, Incident Response, Threat Analysis, Exploitation Analysis and Cyber Investigations from the National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education (NICE) Framework. Work is typically performed in a Security Operations Center (SOC), Network Operations & Security Center (NOSC), Joint Operations Center (JOC), or similar, and can be categorized as primarily Incident Investigation and Response, Security Operations, Incident Management, or similar. Duties may include Identity and Access Management operations, or the use of Cyber tools to perform cyber work. Utilizes COTS/GOTS applications, ticketing systems, lab systems, forensic applications and/or custom tools, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) to monitor systems for abnormal events. Determines if events are to be deemed an incident. Determines if incidents are due to malicious or nefarious actions by one or more threat actors. Utilizes threat intelligence to determine if the incident is part of a named campaign in order to determine appropriate levels of response, or provide new intelligence based on investigative actions to threat intelligence teams, organizations, and/or external parties. Obtains information and evidence to be utilized in legal proceedings or to provide to government counterparts for possible military, law enforcement, and/or counter-intelligence response actions/activities, Human Resources investigations, and/or management action. Works with system owners to restore affected systems to secure baseline configurations. Maintains chain of custody on items of evidentiary value. Works with legal, HR, and other non-technical personnel to recommend formal proceedings against personnel. Researches, evaluates, and recommends new security tools, techniques, and technologies. Supports cyber metrics development, maintenance and reporting. Provides briefings to senior staff.

Required Education:

• Bachelors and 0 years’ experience; 4 additional years’ experience accepted in lieu of degree.

Required Certification:

• Security+ certification or equivalent DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification.
• IAT Level II or above Certification in addition to Security+ to be obtained within 6 months of hire.

Required Clearance:

• Candidate must have Secret security clearance