Cyber Security Operations Analyst

@ BigBear.ai

Overview

BigBear.ai is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Cyber Security Operations Analyst to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will safeguard digital assets, detect threats, and implement security measures for cutting-edge technologies.

Key Responsibilities

Threat Detection & Investigation:

• Monitor and triage alerts from SIEM, EDR, email, and other tools.
• Investigate escalated alerts from MSSP and automated detections.
• Perform threat hunting based on IOCs, suspicious activity, and threat intelligence.

Incident Response:

• Lead responses for medium-to-high severity incidents.
• Conduct root cause analysis and document findings.
• Coordinate with teams to contain and eradicate threats.

Security Tool Management:

• Tune and maintain SIEM, EDR, and security platforms.
• Develop custom detection rules, dashboards, and reports.

Vulnerability & Risk Management:

• Oversee vulnerability management from scanning to remediation.
• Validate and prioritize vulnerabilities based on exploitability.
• Collaborate with IT for patching and configuration changes.

Collaboration & Communication:

• Act as liaison between security operations and IT/business units.
• Provide guidance to Tier 1 analysts and communicate findings.
• Recommend process and tooling enhancements.

What You Need To Have

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 4+ years of experience in security operations and incident response.
• Experience with SIEM, EDR, and network security tools.
• Strong understanding of threat actors and attack techniques (MITRE ATT&CK).
• Excellent analytical and communication skills.

What We'd Like You To Have

• Experience in a small-team environment with cross-functional roles.
• Familiarity with cloud security monitoring (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Relevant industry certifications such as Security+, CySA+, GCIH, or GCIA.
• Scripting skills (Python, PowerShell, Bash) for automation.
• Experience with software development teams, MSSP collaborations, and IT GRC.
• Knowledge of IAM solutions like Okta, Entra, SailPoint.

About BigBear.ai

BigBear.ai provides AI-powered decision intelligence solutions for national security, supply chain management, and digital identity. Headquartered in McLean, Virginia, the company is publicly traded on the NYSE under BBAI.

Key skills/competency

• Cybersecurity
• Threat Analysis
• Incident Response
• SIEM
• EDR
• Vulnerability Management
• Risk Assessment
• Automation
• Cloud Security
• Communication