Cyber Security Analyst Level 5 104-009

Ic-Cap - Washington, DC

Full-time - Senior

Washington, DC

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Cyber Security Analyst Level 5 is responsible for investigating, analyzing, and responding to cyber incidents within a network environment. This role involves utilizing various cyber defense tools to mitigate threats, interpreting and reporting anomalies, and ensuring cybersecurity policies and procedures are aligned with standards. The analyst will also identify security risks, conduct risk assessments, and may provide guidance to less-experienced professionals.

Responsibilities

• Investigates, analyzes, and responds to cyber incidents within a network environment.
• Uses data from cyber defense tools to analyze events and mitigate threats.
• Interprets, analyzes, and reports events and anomalies according to network directives.
• Evaluates, tests, recommends, and maintains cybersecurity policies and systems.
• Ensures cybersecurity plans and processes align with standards.
• Identifies security risks and suggests procedures to improve security.
• Researches and evaluates new concepts to enhance performance.
• Analyzes cross-functional problems and resolves issues.
• Develops techniques for conducting cybersecurity risk assessments and compliance audits.
• May coach and provide guidance to less-experienced professionals.
• May serve as a team or task lead.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED with 14 years of experience or equivalent education and experience.
• Associates degree with 12 years of experience or equivalent education and experience.
• Bachelor's degree with 10 years of experience or equivalent education and experience.
• Master's degree with 8 years of experience or equivalent education and experience.
• PhD with 6 years of experience or equivalent education and experience.
• Relevant professional certifications may substitute for six months of experience.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with GIAC Continuous Monitoring (GMON) or equivalent certifications.
• Familiarity with Splunk Core Certified User certification.
• Knowledge of DoDD 8140/DoD 8570.01M CNDSP Analyst (CND-A) Baseline Certification.

Benefits

• Equal employment opportunities without discrimination.