What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cyber Security Threat Analyst (Annapolis Junction, MD) position at Set of X?
Set of X is led by industry veterans who see government contracting as a good community with plenty of opportunity to go around. With a shared desire to give back, grow the community, and do great work, the Set of X team is building an elite group of engineers with a strong sense of shared responsibility and ownership.
Because who you work with matters.
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The Cybersecurity Network Analyst (CNA) performs systems and data threat analysis and enterprise-wide monitoring of Government systems and networks for insider threats.
- Maintains the integrity, security and availability of the Insider Threat software tool
- Organizes and formats threat analysis reports; identifies events/incidents that require follow-up action
- Implements new software or software modifications to comply with design and/or performance requirements
- Administers, maintains, develops, and implements policies and procedures for ensuring the security and integrity of software and reports generated (U) Monitors various network logs to ensure proper operation.
- Participates in customer program and technical exchange meetings
- Supports the development of long and short term analysis and design requirements; database design, development, implementation, and analysis activities
- Performs regularly scheduled database back- ups to prevent the potential loss of collected data. Tests backups to ensure the ability to restore data
- Performs baseline audits. Develops simple database queries, identify and report software bugs or defects for correction
- Assists the Government in building and deploying software and enhancements. Provides training
- Makes minor modifications to existing software to correct errors, adapt to new hardware, or improve threat software performance
- Performs software testing of new releases/upgrades and policies to ensure compatibility with enterprise applications and full compatibility with all enterprise applications
- Performs preventive maintenance inspections of the software operations, hardware integration, and systems logs. Monitors data repositories, identifies, and resolves any performance issues arising from use of the Insider Threat software components and /or the organizational intranet
- Configure, integrate, and ensure commercially obtained 3rd-party software patches and updates to enterprise workstations do not result in unexpected loss of capability or other negative impact to monitoring and audit activities
- Test new Insider Threat software agents on workstations with representative software loads including any key Agency proprietary applications, ensures thorough and effective testing of requisite agents
A Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Engineering, or related field from an accredited college or university is required.
Five (5) years of Cybersecurity Threat Analysis experience in the following disciplines: Cybersecurity techniques and Network Analysis, Insider Threat Analysis software, TCP/IP fundamentals, Windows Operating Systems and supporting Office applications, real-world incident management and incident response.
Four (4) years of additional CNA experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree.
Clearance:
TS/SCI clearance with polygraph
Total Compensation Package
We offer a comprehensive compensation package designed to support your well-being and professional growth. Our competitive base salary is complemented by an extensive benefits program, including:
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance: Comprehensive coverage to keep you and your family healthy.
- Life and Disability Insurance: Peace of mind with financial protection for you and your loved ones.
- 401(k) Plan: No personal investment required to benefit from a generous employer contribution, allowing you to maximize your take-home pay.
- Paid Time Off: Enjoy time away from work to recharge.
- Technology Refresh: Upgrade your devices regularly, or opt for a year-end bonus if you don’t need new tech.
- Training and Professional Development: A $5,250 annual budget for ongoing education, certifications, and professional memberships. Or use this annual benefit to repay a student loan tax-free.
For a full overview of our benefits, please visit our benefits tab.
Additional Perks and Benefits
- Stock Plan: Become an equity owner with a yearly stock grant—let's build the future together.
- Flex Leave and Exchange Plan: Take up to 8 weeks off for a strong work-life balance or sell back unused time for double the value!
- Virtual Office Compensation: Monthly reimbursement for cell phone and internet services.
- Fringe Benefit Mall: Choose from perks like Uber rides, a beer of the month club, Amazon Prime, and Hello Fresh—whatever suits you best!
- Profit-Sharing Cash Bonus: Share in the company’s success with an end-of-year cash bonus.
- Referral Bonus: Help us grow by bringing in top talent and earn a bonus for each successful referral.
All qualified applicants receive genuine consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
Set of X Technology Partners is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it is the right thing to do, but because it makes our company stronger. The collective sum of the individual differences, experiences, self-expression, skills, knowledge, talent and innovation that our employees express in their work drives our culture and our reputation.
This is a full time position
Salary : $5,250
