Job Overview
Job TitleDefensive Security Analyst
Job TypeFull Time
Offered Salary$160,000
LocationHybrid
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Job Description
About Cyber Focus AI
Cyber Focus AI's mission is to help cybersecurity professionals discover cutting-edge opportunities in their field. We are not a staffing firm or agency. Cyber Focus AI does not hire for these roles—we use advanced technology to locate and verify them from actual employers.
Why Consider This Job Opportunity
- Salary up to $160,000 annually, commensurate with experience
- Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and life insurance fully covered for employees and their families
- Flexible time-off policy and 13 paid holidays annually
- $5,000 annual professional development allowance and $5,250 towards continuing education or student loan repayment
- Remote work opportunity with a $1,500 new hire allowance for home office setup
- Engaging company culture with in-person and virtual employee events throughout the year
What To Expect (Job Responsibilities)
- Support client engineering by managing and monitoring Security Operations Center (SOC) systems
- Provide expertise for incident response activities and digital forensics, including the preservation of system logs and memory captures
- Conduct host forensics, network forensics, log analysis, and malware triage in support of hunt operations
- Interface with client contacts and staff in a professional manner
- Develop comprehensive reports and presentations for both technical and executive audiences
What Is Required (Qualifications)
- Current TS/SCI Clearance
- Established experience in operating in a SOC environment
- Knowledge of operating and maintaining a SIEM
- Proficiency in programming or scripting languages such as PowerShell, Python, and Bash
- Availability during operating hours of Monday through Friday, 9 AM - 6 PM US Eastern Time, with the ability to respond to urgent incidents after hours or on weekends
How To Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)
- Experience in penetration testing
- Ability to quickly learn new technologies and stay current with the latest advancements
- Experience training others on forensic and incident response techniques and tools
Key skills/competency
- Defensive Security Analyst
- SOC Systems Management
- Incident Response
- Digital Forensics
- Log Analysis
- Malware Triage
- SIEM Operations
- PowerShell
- Python
- TS/SCI Clearance
How to Get Hired at Cyber Focus AI
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your TS/SCI clearance, SOC experience, and proficiency in scripting languages like PowerShell and Python.
- Showcase your expertise: Emphasize your experience in incident response, digital forensics, and SIEM operations in your application.
- Prepare for technical questions: Be ready to discuss your experience with host forensics, network forensics, and malware triage.
- Understand the role: Familiarize yourself with Cyber Focus AI's mission and the specific responsibilities of a Defensive Security Analyst.
- Network effectively: Connect with professionals in the cybersecurity field to gain insights and potential referrals.
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