Cybersecurity Analyst (Government)

$90,000 - $125,000/Yr

AT&T - Columbia, MD

Full-time - Entry Level

Columbia, MD

Telecommunications

About the position

AT&T Global Public Sector is a trusted provider of secure, IP enabled, cloud-based, network solutions and professional services to the Federal Government. We are dedicated to recruiting, developing, and empowering a diverse, high-performing workforce that is passionate about what they do, committed to our shared values, and dedicated to our customers' mission. The Columbia Programs Office is a technical organization focused on solving hard mission problems in the areas of telecommunications, engineering, and cybersecurity. The candidate will work as a member of the ROUNDTABLE Cyber Collaboration Team, serving as a threat analyst on a project that analyzes event data for security-relevant events using a variety of network-data processing platforms. This role involves collaborating with other analysts to identify, characterize, and provide recommendations for remediation, as well as defining analytical methods to automate the analysis. The candidate will perform ad-hoc analytical processing on various network data feeds, system processed data derivatives (metadata), automated system alerts, and open-source information. Some aspects of the analysis may require the use of deep packet inspection and packet analysis. The candidate will also be responsible for reporting findings in both written and verbal forms.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with other analysts to identify and characterize security threats.
• Provide recommendations for remediation of identified threats.
• Define analytical methods to automate the analysis process.
• Perform ad-hoc analytical processing on network data feeds and system processed data derivatives.
• Utilize deep packet inspection and packet analysis as needed.
• Report findings in written and verbal form.

Requirements

• Understanding of Transmission Control Protocol / Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) protocols and security mechanisms.
• Knowledge of network security threats including APT, botnets, DDoS attacks, worms, and network exploits.
• Experience with network probing/testing/analysis tools such as Nessus, nmap, burp, and wireshark.
• Technical knowledge of Windows, UNIX, and Linux operating systems.
• Programming skills in languages such as shell (ksh, bash), Python, PERL, .NET, Java, C, C++, C#, and Powershell.
• Knowledge of software security testing principles and practices, including vulnerability assessments.
• Experience with Malware analysis and internal/external attacks.
• Familiarity with vulnerability analysis, computer forensics tools, and cryptography principles.
• Effective teamwork skills for collaboration on analysis techniques and reporting.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present material to senior officials.
• Highly self-motivated with good problem-solving skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Previous work experience as a Systems and/or Network Administrator.
• Experience with database management software such as Oracle, MongoDB, MySQL, and DB2.
• Understanding of current APT threats and exploits across various operating systems and networking protocols.
• Knowledge of tactics and techniques associated with malicious insider activity and organized crime.
• Understanding of cloud-based architectures and big data architectures.
• Familiarity with mobile app development for Android and iOS.
• Experience with application security testing tools like Qualys Web App Security and IBM AppScan.
• Knowledge of security frameworks such as ISO 27001/27002, NIST, HIPAA, and SOX.
• Cybersecurity certification(s) from CompTIA, SANS, (ISC)2, or EC-Council.

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision coverage
• 401(k) plan
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Paid Time Off and Holidays (at least 23 days of vacation each year and 9 company-designated holidays)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Caregiver Leave
• Adoption Reimbursement
• Disability Benefits (short term and long term)
• Life and Accidental Death Insurance
• Supplemental benefit programs: critical illness/accident hospital indemnity/group legal
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
• Extensive employee wellness programs
• Employee discounts up to 50% off on eligible AT&T mobility plans and accessories.