Cyber Threat Analyst

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Requisition #551 Job Title: Cyber Threat AnalystLocation: Remote - Must be local to the Washington, D.C. area.Clearance Level: Active Public Trust
Required Certification(s): ·       Nice to have: At least one of the following or equivalent IT certifications: CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker), GSEC (GIAC Security Essentials), GCIH (GIAC Certified Incident Handler), Security+
SUMMARY:Agile Defense Company is currently seeking a talented and ambitious self-starting, Cyber Threat Analyst for a challenging position supporting one of our premier clients who conducts 24/7 operations to secure their enterprise environment. This is a unique opportunity for the right candidate to embed themselves into the next generation of operational environments which is now taking place across the US government and commercial sectors.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:·       The existing team is a multi-faceted interdisciplinary set of experts with ever-increasing prowess in this unique atmosphere. Our security operations project is aimed at establishing innovative techniques for a comprehensive, cloud-first network enclave defense, identifying the emerging threats, and detecting malicious activity using advanced toolsets provided in the Microsoft cloud security ecosystem. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience as a Cyber Defense analyst performing Incident Response and Intrusion Detection on a large operational network, specifically, utilizing the Microsoft Sentinel SIEM and related security portals.
QUALIFICATIONS:Required Certifications·       Nice to have: At least one of the following or equivalent IT certifications: CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker), GSEC (GIAC Security Essentials), GCIH (GIAC Certified Incident Handler), Security+
Education, Background, and Years of Experience:Required Skills:·       A minimum of 3 years direct experience providing TH support, including performing log and event review and incident response.·       Demonstrated proficiency with M365 Defender and Azure Sentinel.·       Demonstrated experience leveraging KQL (or similar query language) in support of TH duties.·       Demonstrated experience leveraging SIEM, SOAR and other tools to identify threat activity and incidents.·       Demonstrated experience in delivering effective written and verbal communication and collaboration skills.·       Demonstrated experience in providing TH support with accuracy for effected resolution and documentation purposes.·       Demonstrated experience in supporting multiple cybersecurity incidents simultaneously.·       Demonstrated experience in adapting easily to learning new technologies.·       Demonstrated ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
WORKING CONDITIONS:Environmental Conditions·       Remote - Must be local to the Washington, D.C. area.·       Hours: Monday to Friday from 12pm-8pmStrength Demands:·       Sedentary – 10 lbs. Maximum lifting, occasional lift/carry of small articles.  Some occasional walking or standing may be required.   Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.Physical Requirements:·       Stand or Sit; Walk; Repetitive Motion; Use Hands / Fingers to Handle or Feel; SeeEmployees of Agile Defense are our number one priority, and the importance we place on our culture here is fundamental. Our culture is alive and evolving, but it always stays true to its roots. Here, you are valued as a family member, and we believe that we can accomplish great things together. Agile Defense has been highly successful in the past few years due to our employees and the culture we create together. What makes us Agile? We call it the 6Hs, the values that define our culture and guide everything we do. Together, these values infuse vibrancy, integrity, and a tireless work ethic into advancing the most important national security and critical civilian missions. It's how we show up every day. It's who we are.
Happy - Be Infectious.Happiness multiplies and creates a positive and connected environment where motivation and satisfaction have an outsized effect on everything we do.
Helpful - Be Supportive.Being helpful is the foundation of teamwork, resulting in a supportive atmosphere where collaboration flourishes, and collective success is celebrated.
Honest - Be Trustworthy.Honesty serves as our compass, ensuring transparent communication and ethical conduct, essential to who we are and the complex domains we support.
Humble - Be Grounded.Success is not achieved alone, humility ensures a culture of mutual respect, encouraging open communication, and a willingness to learn from one another and take on any task.
Hungry - Be Eager.Our hunger for excellence drives an insatiable appetite for innovation and continuous improvement, propelling us forward in the face of new and unprecedented challenges.
Hustle - Be Driven.Hustle is reflected in our relentless work ethic, where we are each committed to going above and beyond to advance the mission and achieve success.
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