What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cyber Security Analyst position at ICT Consultants?
We are looking for a talented Cybersecurity Threat Analyst to join our team in a W2 position. This role will be hybrid, with the expectation to work on-site 1-2 days per week at our Arlington office, serving a federal customer. In this hands-on, technical role, you will be responsible for researching, identifying, and mitigating threats posed by cybercriminals to our systems and infrastructure. You will use tools like Splunk and Tanium to conduct threat hunts, analyze cyberattacks, and support incident response. Additionally, you will be working on and building Splunk dashboards tailored to the client’s needs to enhance visibility and improve threat detection.
Key Responsibilities:
Conducting threat hunting and incident response using tools like Splunk, EDR, IDS, etc.
Supporting the Security Operations Team with engineering tasks, including tool upgrades and fine-tuning.
Developing Splunk dashboards and reports to meet the client's specific requirements.
Developing innovative threat-hunting processes and producing reports for stakeholders.
Automating detection and remediation to reduce response times for incidents.
Evaluating third-party products and services for security and compliance.
Presenting weekly findings and reports to stakeholders.
Qualifications:
Master’s Degree in Information Technology (or equivalent technical training/certifications).
Splunk certifications are highly desirable.
5-7 years of hands-on experience in a similar role.
Experience with Splunk, Tanium, EDR, and threat intelligence tools.
U.S. Citizenship and secret clearance required.
If you are interested, please send me your latest resume and a few timeslots for an interview.
Salary : $120,000 - $125,000