Cyber Security Analyst Senior

$95,500 - $210,100/Yr

CACI International - Springfield, VA

Part-time - Senior

Springfield, VA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

Currently, CACI is seeking a motivated, career and customer-oriented Cyber Security Analyst, Senior, to join our team in the Springfield, VA / Denver, CO area. This position is part-time and requires a minimum clearance of TS/SCI with Polygraph. The Cyber Security Analyst will be responsible for providing detection, identification, and reporting of possible cyber-attacks, intrusions, anomalous activities, and misuse activities. The role involves characterizing and performing analysis of network traffic and system data to identify anomalous activity and potential threats to resources. Additionally, the analyst will perform security event and incident correlation using information gathered from a variety of sources within the enterprise. The responsibilities also include performing cyber incident triage, which involves determining the scope, urgency, and potential impact of incidents, identifying specific vulnerabilities, and making recommendations for expeditious remediation. The analyst will track and document cyber incidents from initial detection through final resolution, analyze and assess damage to data and infrastructure as a result of cyber incidents, and perform cyber incident trend analysis and reporting. The position requires working in a 24x7 shift environment, with a 4/10 shift schedule that varies depending on location.

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.

Requirements

• Minimum Education: B.S. or equivalent experience in related field
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience
• CSSP-IR certification required (CEH preferred)
• IAT Level II (GSEC, Security+, SSCP, or CCNA-Security) certification required
• 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.

Nice-to-haves

• 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, workloads, and deal with sudden shifts in project priorities.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits and learning and development opportunities.
• Flexible time off benefit.
• Healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits.