Sr. Security Analyst
@ ECS Tech Inc

Fairfax, Virginia, United States
On Site
Full-time
Posted 17 days ago

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Sr. Security Analyst at ECS Tech Inc

ECS Tech Inc is seeking a Sr. Security Analyst to work in our Fairfax, VA office. This position is contingent upon contract award.

About ECS Tech Inc

As a leading managed cybersecurity services provider, ECS delivers customized cybersecurity solutions. The Professional Services Team works directly with customers to solve challenges by engineering tailored security systems, protecting data, and consulting on complex security topics.

Responsibilities

  • Perform network monitoring and intrusion detection using IDS/IPS, firewalls, and host-based systems.
  • Manage SIEM operations with Elastic SIEM to correlate events and identify threats.
  • Research emerging threats and vulnerabilities for enhanced incident identification.
  • Implement log-based and endpoint detection strategies for threat mitigation.
  • Develop and customize SIEM content such as machine learning rules, signatures, and dashboards.
  • Correlate activity data from network, cloud, and endpoints to identify unauthorized actions.
  • Review and respond to alerts from SIEM and other sensors, documenting incidents.
  • Analyze phishing emails to determine threat levels and responses.
  • Support incident response strategies to contain and rectify breaches.
  • Collaborate with threat intelligence teams to stay current on threat landscapes.
  • Evaluate new security tools and techniques for integration into services.
  • Assist with breach investigations of various scales.
  • Communicate cyber events and findings to both internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

  • Minimum 2+ years of cybersecurity experience.
  • Deep knowledge and proficiency with Elastic SIEM and related tools (Kibana, Logstash, etc.).
  • Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles, network protocols, encryption, and vulnerabilities.
  • Excellent analytical skills to deduce patterns from complex data sets.
  • Experience with programming/scripting languages such as Python or PowerShell.
  • Proven ability in creating and tuning SIEM rules, signatures, and dashboards.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong problem-solving capabilities under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

Key skills/competency

  • Elastic SIEM
  • Cybersecurity
  • Incident Response
  • Network Monitoring
  • Threat Detection
  • SIEM Management
  • Data Analysis
  • Programming
  • Content Development
  • Stakeholder Communication
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How to Get Hired at ECS Tech Inc

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Customize your resume: Tailor skills matching ECS Tech Inc requirements.
  • Leverage cybersecurity experience: Highlight Elastic SIEM projects.
  • Optimize for keywords: Use terms like incident response and threat detection.
  • Prepare for technical interviews: Review network security and SIEM tools.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review Elastic SIEM configuration basics.
Practice network intrusion detection techniques.
Study firewall and IDS/IPS logs.
Refresh scripting in Python or PowerShell.

Behavioral Questions

Describe time managing cyber incidents.
Explain handling tight deadlines.
Discuss teamwork in crisis scenarios.
Share experience communicating complex data.

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