Job Description

Job Summary

McIntire Solutions is seeking a Cyber Threat Analyst to join our team in Springfield, VA. The CSOC Watch team provides 24x7 analysis and collection of relevant incident information for further investigation and possible escalation, as well as logs, tracks, prioritizes, and reports cyber incidents according to standard incident reporting protocols and categories as outlined in the CSOC Watch SOP. The Watch team also provides support for internal/external investigations to include combining disparate data sources to identify anomalous trends and activities, and acknowledging and disseminating vulnerability alerts, bulletins, and other taskings to the NRO from US Cyber Command or the IC-SCC.

Responsibilities 

• Provides detection, identification, and reporting of possible cyber-attacks/intrusions, anomalous activities, and misuse activities.
• Characterizes and performs analysis of network traffic and system data to identify anomalous activity and potential threats to resources.
• Performs security event and incident correlation using information gathered from a variety of sources within the enterprise.
• Performs cyber incident triage to include determining scope, urgency, and potential impact; identify the specific vulnerability and make recommendations which enable expeditious remediation.
• Tracks and documents cyber incidents from initial detection through final resolution.
• Analyzes and assesses damage to the data / infrastructure as a result of cyber incidents
• Performs cyber incident trend analysis and reporting..

Required Qualifications 

• TS/SCI with CI Poly
• Minimum Education: B.S. or equivalent experience in related field
• 1-3+ years of relevant experience
• CSSP-IR certification required (CEH preferred)
• IAT Level II (GSEC, Security+, SSCP, or CCNA-Security) certification required
• Hours: 24x7 Shift Work (Panama Shift Schedule; hours dependent on location)
• Requires Bachelor’s degree or equivalent and 2–4 years of related experience. 
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in technology/tools specific to the target platforms

Technical Experience

• Proficient in Windows and Linux operating systems.
• Experience working in a Cybersecurity Operations Center environment desired
• Experience with COTS technologies used in a Cybersecurity Operations Center environment desired
• Working knowledge of current COTS Cybersecurity technologies.
• Working knowledge of database and operating system security.
• Understanding of latest security principles, techniques, and protocols.
• Ability to function in a fast-paced environment and effectively manage multiple tasks simultaneously; coordinating resources and ensuring scheduled goals are met.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required.
• Ability to effectively interact with various levels of senior management is necessary.
• Ability to make decisions and resolve problems effectively – Seek out information and data to evaluate, prioritize and formulate best solution or practice.
• Must be able to multi-task, work independently and as part of a team, share workloads, and deal with sudden shifts in project priorities.

McIntire Solutions, LLC is a veteran owned small business based in Northern Virginia and provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, McIntire Solutions, LLC complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

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