Cybersecurity Threat Analyst Position - Hybrid Role (On-site 1-2 Days/Week)

$110,000 - $140,000/Yr

Ict Consultants - Arlington, VA

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - Arlington, VA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Cybersecurity Threat Analyst position is a hybrid role focused on identifying and mitigating cyber threats to systems and infrastructure for a federal customer. The analyst will utilize various tools, including Splunk and Tanium, to conduct threat hunts, analyze cyberattacks, and support incident response efforts. This role requires a hands-on approach to enhance visibility and improve threat detection through the development of tailored dashboards and innovative threat-hunting processes.

Responsibilities

• Conducting threat hunting and incident response using tools like Splunk, EDR, IDS, etc.
• Supporting the Security Operations Team with engineering tasks, including tool upgrades and fine-tuning.
• Developing Splunk dashboards and reports to meet the client's specific requirements.
• Developing innovative threat-hunting processes and producing reports for stakeholders.
• Automating detection and remediation to reduce response times for incidents.
• Evaluating third-party products and services for security and compliance.
• Presenting weekly findings and reports to stakeholders.

Requirements

• Master's Degree in Information Technology (or equivalent technical training/certifications).
• 5-7 years of hands-on experience in a similar role.
• Experience with Splunk, Tanium, EDR, and threat intelligence tools.
• U.S. Citizenship and secret clearance required.

Nice-to-haves

• Splunk certifications are highly desirable.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance