Job#: 3041606

Job Description:

Location: Fort Meade, MD (Onsite)

We are seeking a Cybersecurity Analyst to support network operations and cyber defense for the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA). This role involves incident response, threat detection, network analysis, and cyber intelligence operations to identify, assess, and mitigate threats across the enterprise. The position requires working on a 6-month contract-to-hire basis.

• Analyze network traffic and security telemetry including NetFlow, custom application logs, intrusion detection system (IDS) alerts, and full packet capture (PCAP) data to identify malicious activity.
• Conduct cyber threat hunting and investigations using intelligence reporting, open-source intelligence (OSINT), and threat feeds.
• Identify, investigate, and analyze indicators of compromise (IOCs), adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs).
• Correlate data from SIEMs, sensors, and system logs to detect adversary campaigns and anomalous behavior.
• Develop written analytical products and risk assessments to improve the organization's security posture.
• Support the creation and refinement of operational frameworks and standard operating procedures.
• Assess threats and vulnerabilities to recommend mitigation strategies.
• Produce attack lifecycle visualizations and technical briefings to communicate findings.

• Experience with SIEM tools to monitor networks, such as Splunk or similar platforms.
• An active IAT Level II or III certification.
• Demonstrated experience in cyber threat hunting and threat intelligence analysis, including identifying adversary activity, TTPs, and IOCs.
• Proficiency in network traffic analysis (PCAP, NetFlow) with a strong understanding of TCP/IP and the OSI model. Experience with tools like Wireshark is desirable.
• Experience in incident response and cybersecurity analysis, including investigating potential compromises and performing risk assessments.
• Familiarity with frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK and the Cyber Kill Chain.
• Depending on the specific labor category, a combination of education and experience is required:
  • MA with 6-10 years of experience.
  • BA with 8-12 years of experience.
  • AA with 10-14 years of experience.
  • No degree with 12-16 years of experience.

• Experience supporting DISN or other large-scale enterprise networks.
• Experience building cybersecurity dashboards, metrics, and trend reporting.
• Knowledge of intelligence-driven defense methodologies.
• Experience briefing senior leadership.
• Advanced certifications such as CASP+, CISSP, or GSLC.

Clearance Requirement

Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) security clearance.

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