Cybersecurity Protect Analyst

Bowhead - Dayton, OH

Full-time - Mid Level

Dayton, OH

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

About the position

Bowhead is seeking experienced Cybersecurity Protect Analysts to join their team in Dayton, OH. The role involves ensuring the delivery of critical infrastructure services and working alongside Computer Network Defense Analysts and Cybersecurity Engineers in a 24x7x365 cybersecurity service environment. The analysts will perform vulnerability assessments and implement host-based security controls to prevent or limit the impact of intrusions, contributing to the overall cybersecurity functions of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Identify vulnerabilities and assess whether DREN assets conform to recommended security policies and configuration.
• Conduct vulnerability scans monthly per subscriber using DoD-approved tools such as ACAS.
• Provide visibility and insight into the unclassified/classified to assess risk to the DODIN through reports and analyses from vulnerability assessments.
• Perform hardware/software inventory updates monthly using DoD-approved tools such as ACAS.
• Provide capability to receive open source, official, and classified threat, vulnerability, and attack notifications.
• Provide subscriber sites details to take corrective actions to mitigate potential vulnerabilities or threats.
• Deploy the DoD's Host Based Security System (HBSS) in accordance with applicable DoD policies and guidance.
• Operate and maintain the HBSS server in accordance with STIG requirements and ensure proper deployment of HBSS agents.
• Ensure all required HBSS modules are properly deployed, up-to-date, and active on subscribers' hosts.
• Configure HBSS to perform periodic scans in accordance with current DOD guidance.
• Ensure malware protection capabilities are kept up to date with the latest signatures and properly configured.
• Create, maintain, and update functional documentation and standard operating procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in an IT related discipline.
• 3 to 5 years of experience in cybersecurity roles.
• Must have and maintain CND-SP Baseline Certification (CEH or equivalent).
• Must have and maintain IAT II Baseline Certification (Security (+) or equivalent).
• Must have HBSS 301 required training for HBSS administration.
• Must have ACAS certification.
• Intermediate to advanced level skills in Microsoft Office software suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Ability to communicate effectively and interpret regulatory guidance.
• Strong interpersonal skills and good judgment.

Nice-to-haves

• Presentation and strong public speaking skills.