What are the responsibilities and job description for the Tier II Intrusion Analyst position at Cherokee Federal?
Tier II Intrusion Analyst
As required by our governmental client, this position requires being a US Citizen AND an active DOE Q clearance or the ability to obtain a DOE Q clearance to be considered.
Tier II Intrusion Analyst: Monitors and analyzes cybersecurity incidents to detect and respond to advanced threats, ensuring the integrity and security of organizational systems and data.
Compensation & Benefits:
Estimated Starting Salary Range for Tier II Intrusion Analyst: $70,000 to $80,000.
Pay commensurate with experience.
Full time benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, and other possible benefits as provided. Benefits are subject to change with or without notice.
Tier II Intrusion Analyst Responsibilities Include:
- This position requires daily interaction with management, security personnel at customer sites, and government personnel with other federal agencies.
- Employ computer network defense best practice by monitoring, triaging, and responding to cybersecurity alerts within a dynamic operational work environment.
- Communicate with customer contacts to effectively relay time-sensitive security event and incident information.
- Review work of junior team members and provide technical coaching and guidance.
- Research emerging threats and apply proactive investigative measures to predict actions by adversarial threat actors.
- Develop and maintain in-depth knowledge of industry trends, vulnerability releases, adversarial TTPs, and malware campaigns.
- Translate investigative results into threat indicators and custom behavioral signatures within intrusion prevention and detection systems.
- Continually learn and evolve as a member of a team of highly motivated cybersecurity professionals.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Tier II Intrusion Analyst Experience, Education, Skills, Abilities requested:
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Security or related technical discipline OR four (4) years professional IT experience may be used in lieu of degree.
- Five (5) years of working experience with a preference in network security monitoring.
- Prefer active clearance but if no active clearance must be eligible for: Active Department of Energy (DOE) “Q” Clearance OR Top-Secret Security Clearance OR Secret Clearance OR ability to obtain a clearance.
- Must be willing to work various 12-hour shifts in a 24x7 environment.
- Strong knowledge of network and host-based IDS/IPS
- Strong knowledge of SIEM technologies
- Strong knowledge of Anti-Malware or EDR technologies
- Strong knowledge of networking
- Strong knowledge of common network protocol
- The following security certifications are highly desired: GSEC, GCIA, GCIH, Pentest , CHFI, OSCP
- Possess Sec and CYSA, or obtain within the 6 months of employment.
- Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal
Company Information:
Criterion is a part of Cherokee Federal – the division of tribally owned federal contracting companies owned by Cherokee Nation Businesses. As a trusted partner for more than 60 federal clients, Cherokee Federal LLCs are focused on building a brighter future, solving complex challenges, and serving the government’s mission with compassion and heart. To learn more about Criterion, visit cherokee-federal.com.
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Cherokee Federal is a military friendly employer. Veterans and active military transitioning to civilian status are encouraged to apply.
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Keywords:
- Cybersecurity
- Incident Response
- Threat Analysis
- Security Operations
- Intrusion Detection
Legal Disclaimer: Cherokee Federal is an equal opportunity employer. Please visit cherokee-federal.com/careers for information regarding our Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer Statement, and Accommodation request.
Many of our job openings require access to government buildings or military installations. Candidates must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.
Salary : $70,000 - $80,000
