Cybersecurity Defense Analyst

Key Role:

Apply your skills in cybersecurity with Booz Allen’s Commercial Account. Work as a cyber defender who can also think like a cyber attacker to figure out how to circumvent security measures. Leverage your strong background in detecting, analyzing, and responding to security incidents as you work closely with various stakeholders to protect our client’s assets. Advise and consult various audiences, including client and internal team members, security teams, and executive stakeholders, to perform security activities such as Tier-3 Incident Response, Security Operations Design, Threat Hunt, and Content Development. Think differently about cyber defense, use completely new tools and approaches, and develop the next generation of security analytics.

Basic Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in incident response or cybersecurity operations
• 3+ years of experience in threat detection, network security and traffic analysis, hunting for malicious activity, and initiating response actions
• Experience with threat detection technologies and tools such as SIEM, IDS/IPS, and endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions
• Experience with scripting languages, including Python, PowerShell, and Bash
• Experience with open-source security tools, including Wireshark, Nmap, Burp, Snort, and Kali
• Experience with InfoSec frameworks and methodologies, including NIST, SANS, Lockheed Martin Kill Chain, and MITRE ATT&CK
• Experience with Microsoft Office tools and telework technologies
• Knowledge of InfoSec threat sharing, including IoCs, artifacts, and forensic techniques
• Ability to work in the EU or UK without sponsorship
• Bachelor's degree

Additional Qualifications:

• Ability to work with a geographically dispersed team
• Ability to self-manage workload and goals independently in a fast-paced, multi-threaded, and deadline-driven organization
• Ability to pay strict attention to detail, conduct research, and articulate value-driven reporting
• Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills, including documentation
• CISSP, GREM, GCFA, GCTI, GCFR, GNFA, ECIH, CEH, or CySA+ Certification

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.