Cybersecurity Analyst (Cyber Defense)

TL;DR

Cybersecurity Analyst (Cyber Defense): Executing digital forensics and incident response to protect national security interests with an accent on forensic evidence collection and event triage. Focus on conducting cyber hunts, malware reverse engineering, and managing investigation processes for legal proceedings.

Location: Remote (USA). Must have ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance.

Salary: $120,000 - $130,000 a year

Company

Adaptive innovation provider supporting the nation's most important national security and critical civilian missions.

What you will do

• Execute forensic analyses to collect computer evidence and restore deleted or manipulated data from hard drives.
• Manage investigation processes, including documentation and evidence handling for legal proceedings.
• Support security event monitoring and triage within a SOC to identify intrusions, malware, and policy violations.
• Conduct proactive Cyber Hunt, Digital Forensics, and Malware Reverse Engineering activities.
• Recommend and implement countermeasures and detective capabilities to mitigate enterprise incidents.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree.
• 3-5 years of experience in cybersecurity.
• Approved DoD 8140 cyber-related certification.
• Must have ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance.

Nice to have

• GCFA or EnCE certifications.
• Proficiency with Splunk and Microsoft Defender.
• Experience in Threat Intelligence Analysis and Malware Analysis.

Culture & Benefits

• Fully remote work arrangement.
• Culture driven by the "6Hs": Happy, Helpful, Honest, Humble, Hungry, and Hustle.
• Collaborative environment focused on collective success and relentless work ethic.