Senior Cybersecurity Analyst

$126,000 - $153,000/Yr

Sealing Tech - Columbia, MD

Full-time - Mid Level

Columbia, MD

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

Sealing Technologies, a Parsons Company, provides Cyber Security services and cutting-edge technologies to the Federal Government. Sealing Technologies is looking for a Cybersecurity Analyst with a strong foundation in network security principles, protocols, and tools, as well as experience with intrusion detection systems (IDS), firewalls, and network forensics. As a Cybersecurity Analyst, you will be a creative problem solver with a passion for staying ahead of the curve in the ever-evolving world of network security. Do you have a keen eye for network anomalies and a passion for uncovering hidden threats? Are you a master of network security tools such as Wireshark, Zeek, and ELK? Are you eager to proactively hunt down and neutralize cyber adversaries and build out tooling to find those threats in the future? If so, this unique opportunity is for you! As a Cyber Security Analyst specializing in network-based detection, you'll be a critical part of our team, and be responsible for:

Responsibilities

• Analyzing network traffic for suspicious activity, identifying patterns and indicators of compromise.
• Deep diving into network events using advanced tools and techniques to uncover hidden threats.
• Developing and implementing network-specific threat hunting strategies to stay ahead of evolving attack vectors.
• Collaborating with security teams to share findings, improve network defenses, and enhance overall security posture.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information security, or related form of engineering training.
• 4-8 years of Cybersecurity experience, including supporting classified networks.
• 4-6 years of Federal and/or DoD experience.
• Active TS/SCI security clearance.
• Extensive experience with ELK/Splunk and/or other SIEM.
• Extensive experience threat hunting with Zeek logs.
• Experience using other network-based tools (DLD, IDS, etc).
• Familiarity with all related aspects of cybersecurity operations and security architecture.
• Determine susceptibility to real world incidents by identifying weaknesses in security.
• Analyze operating system and database settings and configurations compared to industry standards, guidelines, and best practices.
• Strong knowledge of networking protocols at multiple layers of the OSI model such as IP, TCP, UDP, DNS, HTTP(S), etc.
• Strong experience with threat hunting.
• Expert knowledge of exploits for multiple operating systems such as Windows, Linux, etc and operational technology.
• US Citizen.

Nice-to-haves

• Past experience working with or as a part of a Cyber Protection Team (CPT).
• CISSP certification or equivalent.
• Experience with various network forensic and packet capture tools such as: Wireshark, Network Miner, etc.
• Experience with Penetration Tools: Kali Linux and tools bundled in that distro.
• Strong organizational skills and excellent attention to details.
• Abilities to work independently and to manage time effectively.
• Effective communication skills with an appreciation for the appropriate ways to interact with managers, coworkers, customers and vendors.
• Familiarity with DevSecOps and Agile software development methodologies.
• Familiarity with a variety of PCAP file formats.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation packages
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement contributions
• Continuing education budgets
• Tuition reimbursement
• Flexible schedules
• Generous vacation policies
• Complimentary snacks, drinks & monthly catered lunches
• Company retreats and gatherings
• Flexible work arrangements
• Pet friendly offices
• Quarterly merit bonuses for qualified employees.