Cyber Defense Analyst - Jr (Cybersecurity)

TL;DR

Cyber Defense Analyst - Jr (Cybersecurity): Supporting the SBA Enterprise Cybersecurity Services program by monitoring and analyzing security alerts within the SOC with an accent on incident detection, triage, and response. Focus on leveraging SIEM and EDR tools, analyzing system logs, and ensuring adherence to NIST federal security standards.

Location: Must be based in the United States (SBA SOC environment)

Company

hirify.global provides cybersecurity services for the Small Business Administration (SBA) Enterprise Cybersecurity Services program.

What you will do

• Monitor and analyze security alerts generated by SIEM, EDR, IDS/IPS, and firewalls.
• Identify, triage, escalate, and document cybersecurity incidents and suspicious activities.
• Support incident response activities in accordance with NIST SP 800-61 guidance.
• Review and analyze system logs, security events, and indicators of compromise.
• Assist with malware analysis, phishing investigations, and threat hunting.
• Provide security monitoring for cloud environments including Azure, AWS, and Microsoft 365.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, IT, Computer Science, or related field (experience may substitute).
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in SOC analysis, cyber defense, or incident response.
• Experience with cybersecurity monitoring tools (SIEM, EDR, IDS/IPS).
• Knowledge of federal cybersecurity standards and NIST frameworks.
• Understanding of cloud computing and cloud security concepts.
• Ability to work in rotating SOC shifts.

Nice to have

• Certifications: CompTIA Security+, CySA+, GCIH, CEH, or Splunk Core Certified User.
• Microsoft Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals.
• AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner.