Cybersecurity Operations Center Analyst

$96,600 - $220,000/Yr

Booz Allen Hamilton - Fort Belvoir, VA

Part-time,Full-time - Mid Level

Fort Belvoir, VA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

As a Cybersecurity Operations Center Analyst at Booz Allen Hamilton, you will play a crucial role in defending against cyber threats and protecting critical infrastructure. This position is designed for individuals who are eager to engage in real-time threat analysis and incident response. You will be part of a dedicated security operations center team, where your primary responsibilities will include improving monitoring strategies, analyzing threats, and utilizing advanced tools and platforms to respond to incidents effectively. Your work will involve assessing the impact of cyber threats on various systems and assisting in recovery efforts to restore operations swiftly. In this role, you will lead a team of cybersecurity professionals, leveraging cyberspace capabilities to evaluate potential vulnerabilities and the effectiveness of existing security measures. You will aggregate threat intelligence and event data to identify patterns that can inform senior leadership and enhance the overall security posture of our Army client. This position offers an excellent opportunity to further develop your cybersecurity skills through hands-on experience in threat assessment and incident response, making a significant impact in the fight against cyber adversaries. If you are passionate about cybersecurity and want to be at the forefront of protecting our nation’s critical assets, this is the opportunity for you. Join us in our mission to safeguard against malicious actors and contribute to global cyber defense initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Improve tier monitoring strategies and analyze threats using state-of-the-art tools and platforms.
• Comprehend, mitigate, and respond to threats quickly, restoring operations and limiting impact.
• Manage efforts to assess the number of affected systems and assist in recovery efforts.
• Combine threat intelligence, event data, and assessments to identify patterns and understand attackers' goals.
• Lead a team of professionals in evaluating potential weaknesses and the effectiveness of cybersecurity solutions.
• Leverage cyberspace operations systems to aggregate threat feeds for briefings to senior leadership.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience working in a Security Operations Center at a classified level within the DoD.
• Experience providing continuous monitoring security expertise to business units and key stakeholders.
• Experience performing extensive analysis to validate established security requirements and recommend additional safeguards.
• Experience working with Cybersecurity staff to evolve continuous monitoring toolsets and reporting for better vulnerability insight.
• Ability to serve as a subject matter expert on vulnerabilities and work alongside other security analysts in event handling and incident response.
• Ability to perform as a focal point for incident response and communicate with stakeholders effectively.
• TS/SCI clearance required.
• Bachelor's degree required.
• Ability to obtain an 8570 DoD approved CSSP baseline Certification before start date.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience using Elastic for monitoring and analysis.
• Experience using endpoint tools to hunt for adversarial behavior.
• Knowledge of Splunk and creating Splunk content, including alerts and dashboards.
• Ability to conduct threat hunting using network and host-based information.
• TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph.
• Splunk, Tanium, or TYCHON Certification.
• 8570 CSSP Analyst or Incident Responder Certification.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Life insurance coverage
• Disability insurance coverage
• Financial and retirement benefits
• Paid leave
• Professional development opportunities
• Tuition assistance
• Work-life programs
• Dependent care support
• Recognition awards program for exceptional performance