Sr. Security Analyst

@ ECS Tech Inc

Job Overview

ECS Tech Inc is seeking a Sr. Security Analyst to join the Professional Services Team in our Scott AFB, IL office. This role is contingent upon contract award.

Role Description

You will leverage your unique skills with Elastic SIEM and cybersecurity principles to protect customer data and address technical challenges. This position requires technical proficiency, a strong analytical mindset, and excellent interpersonal skills for communicating complex security issues.

Responsibilities:

• Perform network monitoring and intrusion detection using IDS/IPS, firewalls, and host-based security systems.
• Manage SIEM using Elastic SIEM, correlating events and identifying threat indicators.
• Research emerging threats and vulnerabilities to enhance incident detection.
• Implement log-based and endpoint-based detection strategies for threat mitigation.
• Develop and customize SIEM content such as machine learning rules, signatures, and dashboards.
• Correlate activity data across network, cloud, and endpoints to identify attacks.
• Manage and respond to alerts from SIEM sensors, documenting incidents with technical reports.
• Analyze phishing submissions to assess threat levels and responses appropriate measures.
• Support incident response strategies to contain and rectify breaches.
• Collaborate with intelligence and threat-hunting teams to update threat landscape knowledge.
• Assist in evaluating new security tools for integration into managed services.
• Support investigations for both large-scale and small-scale cyber breaches.
• Effectively communicate findings to internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• 2+ years of cybersecurity experience.
• Proficiency with Elastic SIEM, Kibana, Logstash, and similar tools.
• Strong understanding of network protocols, encryption, and vulnerabilities.
• Experience with programming/scripting in Python or PowerShell.
• Ability to create and tune SIEM rules, signatures, and dashboards.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills under pressure.

Salary Range: $90,000 - $130,000

For more benefits information, visit: ECS Tech Benefits.