Jr Cyber Defense Analyst
Schriever AFB, Colorado Springs, CO
The ideal candidate will have an active Secret clearance.
This position is expected to pay $70,000.00 - $87,000.00 annually; depending on experience, education, and any certifications that are directly related to the position.
Benefits
Aegis Aerospace offers a selection of competitive benefits which could include a 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.
Additional Compensation
Aegis Aerospace may offer bonuses or other forms of compensation to certain job titles or levels, per internal policy or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be in the form of sign on bonus, relocation benefits, short term incentives or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.
Responsibilities·
- Perform cybersecurity duties on customer networks (proactively and reactively) to improve enterprise-wide security posture.
- Perform and analyze vulnerability scans without affecting network operations utilizing Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS/Nessus) scanning tool.
- Perform network security threat/impact assessments and prepare assessment reports.
- Utilize Defensive Cyber Operations (DCO) and SIEM Tools to analyze and correlate event logs from network security devices and mission critical infrastructure (e.g., network and host-based security systems, firewalls, routers, switches, servers, workstations, etc.) for indicators of compromise and known attack patterns. Analyze and interpret log data within SIEM tools (e.g., ArcSight, Elastic, etc.).
- Review data originating from or reflecting status of ongoing intrusions or cyber security incidents and report and document/report the findings in accordance with CJCSM 6510.01B guidelines.
- Analyze vulnerabilities against known exploits in enterprise cyber-threat environment and disseminate guidance to improve network defensive posture.
- Support the development, establishment, review and update of DCO procedures, processes, manuals, and other documentation.
- Support Anti-Malware program, forward alerts and warnings to customers, respond to customer malware reports and assist in implementing protective/anti- malware measures.
- Assist with host-based security across the enterprise utilizing DoD Endpoint Security Solutions (ESS), to include: antimalware, host-based intrusion protection system, data loss prevention, and rogue system detection.
- Support Incident Response across the enterprise IAW DoD regulations and instructions.
- Generate vulnerability assessment reports for customers and escalate for further review.
- Create, update, and manage queries and dashboards pertaining to Endpoint Security Solutions (ESS), ACAS, and related security tools.
- Support the review and update of CND procedures, processes, manuals, and other documentation.
The successful candidate will:
- Have experience with most MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio).
- Be able to multi-task and prioritize various projects and assignments in a dynamic work environment in order to meet scheduled/unscheduled customer requests.
- Be willing to travel 25% of the time.
- Be willing to work rotating shifts in a 24x7x365 operational environment and respond quickly to emergencies as needed.
Desired Requirements:
- Have an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science or related field
- Have experience with security analysis and solutions in a WAN/LAN environment to include Routers, Switches, Network Devices, and Operating Systems (e.g., Windows, and Linux)
- Have experience with other Security Operations Centers (SOC)/DCO tools/applications, such as Firewalls, Intrusion Detection Systems / Intrusion Prevention Systems, Network Security Manager, Bluecoat, Barracuda, etc.
- Have experience performing security compliance scans across a WAN (ACAS/Nessus preferred)
- Have a background in configuration, troubleshooting, and deployment of host-based security (ESS preferred)
- Be able to obtain a DoD Top Secret clearance
- Be familiar with Security Operations Centers (SOC)/DoD
- Be familiar with DCO/Cybersecurity Service Provider
About Aegis Aerospace
We are a woman-owned space and technology company headquartered in Houston, TX. Our primary objective is to support the Department of Defense and NASA in achieving their missions to defend the security of our country, reach new heights and to discover the unknown. We employ some of the brightest, most experienced engineering and technology experts in the U.S.
To learn more about Aegis Aerospace, visit our website at
www.aegisaero.com.
Aegis Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer /M/F/disability/protected veteran employer.