Cloud Cyber Defense Analyst (Top Secret Cleared)
Alexandria, VA
Full Time Entry-level / Junior Clearance required USD 85K - 157K *
Latitude
Latitude Inc is an organization providing staffing solutions and government services for companies and public sector.
Job Summary:
We are seeking a skilled and highly motivated Cloud Cyber Defense Analyst to join our security team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for monitoring, analyzing, and responding to security events across cloud environments and on-premises infrastructure. The role involves utilizing, configuring, implementing, and analyzing industry-standard cyber defense tools and technologies to detect and mitigate security threats. The candidate should have experience working with web content filters, email security capabilities, Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS), Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS), Advanced Endpoint Security Systems (AESS), Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), and Domain Name System (DNS) security. Top Secret clearance required.
We are seeking a skilled and highly motivated Cloud Cyber Defense Analyst to join our security team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for monitoring, analyzing, and responding to security events across cloud environments and on-premises infrastructure. The role involves utilizing, configuring, implementing, and analyzing industry-standard cyber defense tools and technologies to detect and mitigate security threats. The candidate should have experience working with web content filters, email security capabilities, Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS), Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS), Advanced Endpoint Security Systems (AESS), Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), and Domain Name System (DNS) security. Top Secret clearance required.
Responsibilities:
- Monitor cloud environments for security breaches and suspicious activity using industry-standard tools such as SIEM, IDS/IPS, and cloud-native security services.
- Configure and manage cyber defense capabilities including web content filters, email security gateways, IDS/IPS, and DNS security to protect against potential threats.
- Conduct thorough analysis of security alerts and incidents, including log data from various security tools and network devices.
- Implement and maintain cloud security best practices and standards across the organization.
- Respond to security incidents, perform root cause analysis, and develop strategies for containment and recovery.
- Assist in designing and implementing security controls to safeguard data and ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
- Perform threat hunting activities to proactively identify and mitigate potential security risks in cloud and hybrid environments.
- Collaborate with IT, DevOps, and other stakeholders to address security vulnerabilities and improve the organization’s overall security posture.
- Stay current with the latest cybersecurity trends, cloud security technologies, and threat intelligence to continuously improve defenses.
* Salary range is an estimate based on our InfoSec / Cybersecurity Salary Index 💰
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Tags: Clearance Clearance Required Cloud Compliance Cyber defense DevOps DNS Endpoint security IDS Intrusion detection Intrusion prevention IPS Monitoring SIEM Threat intelligence Top Secret Top Secret Clearance Vulnerabilities
Perks/benefits: Team events
Region:
North America
Country:
United States
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