Entry-Level Cyber Security Analyst - W2 6month contract to Hire

Universal Business Solutions - Gaithersburg, MD

Full-time - Entry Level

Gaithersburg, MD

Rental and Leasing Services

About the position

The Cyber Security Analyst role is focused on identifying, analyzing, containing, and eradicating threats to enterprise systems and infrastructure. As the first line of defense, the analyst will utilize data analysis, threat intelligence, and advanced security technologies to detect and manage cybersecurity events and incidents. The position requires a curious investigative mindset, a passion for information security, and the ability to communicate complex ideas effectively to diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Provide timely detection, identification, triaging, and alerting of possible attacks/intrusions, anomalous activities, and misuse activities.
• Use cyber defense tools for continuous monitoring and analysis to identify anomalies and malicious activity.
• Document and escalate incidents, including event history, status, and potential impact for further action.
• Analyze identified malicious activity to determine weaknesses exploited, exploitation methods, and effects on systems and information.
• Perform event correlation using information gathered from various sources within the enterprise to gain situational awareness and determine the impact of an observed attack.
• Conduct research, analysis, and correlation across a wide variety of data sets.
• Coordinate with enterprise-wide cyber defense staff to validate alerts and harden the enterprise with preventative controls.
• Use and develop monitoring and handling processes for current and new security tools.
• Be a mentor and subject matter expert for other IT teams and more junior team members.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Information Technology, related discipline, or commensurate industry experience.
• 0-3 years experience in Security Operations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of the incident response lifecycle and experience with cyber security investigations.
• Ability to manage multiple complex assignments based on criticality in a timely and professional manner.
• Experience working both independently and as part of a worldwide team.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with digital forensic analysis.
• Experience with cyber threat intelligence.
• Experience with various security technologies (SIEM, SOAR, UEBA, EDR, IDS/IPS, etc.).
• Experience with building and maintaining alerting across various types of security tools.
• Prior experience working with Computer Incident Response Team (CIRT), Computer Security Incident Response Center (CSIRC), and Security Operations Center (SOC).
• Knowledge of intrusion tactics, techniques, and procedures.
• Knowledge of cloud environment security response.