What are the responsibilities and job description for the Systems Security Analyst/Cyber Defense Analyst position at DecisiveInstincts, LLC?
DecisiveInstincts, LLC has an immediate opportunity for a Systems Security Analyst / Cyber Defense Analyst in Newport, RI. This position requires a Top Secret/SCI clearance.
Immediate Opportunity: Systems Security Analyst / Cyber Defense Analyst
Location: Newport, RI
Clearance Required: Top Secret/SCI
Key Responsibilities
- Analyze, document, and develop integration, testing, operations, and maintenance for system security.
- Utilize cyber defense tools (e.g., IDS alerts, firewalls, network traffic logs) to monitor and mitigate threats.
- Apply defensive measures to identify, analyze, and report security events.
- Coordinate threat and mitigation strategies across the enterprise.
Required Experience
Network & Security Operations:
- Install, configure, and maintain security devices on EDU, SIPRNET, DMZ, and commercial ISP networks.
- Ensure compliance with DoD security and information assurance policies.
- Support unclassified and classified information security services.
Security Tools & Technologies:
- Operate ACAS, McAfee HBSS, Corelight, and Cortex for threat detection and management.
- Implement SOAR orchestration and SIEM event correlation & analysis.
- Manage cloud security systems for DLP, email security, and threat prevention.
- Perform vulnerability scanning, penetration testing, and firewall administration.
Cybersecurity Expertise:
- Analyze network alerts and identify causes of security incidents.
- Conduct security reviews, gap analysis, and risk mitigation.
- Apply knowledge of cyber threats, attack vectors, and mitigation strategies.
- Understand TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS, and OSI Model.
- Perform packet-level analysis and collect data from cyber defense resources.
Education & Certifications
Degree Requirement:
- Bachelor’s in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Information Systems, or Computer Science (ABET-accredited or CAE-designated institution).
- Certifications may be considered in lieu of a degree.
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