Cyber Security Analyst - Secret Clearance (w/SSBI) Job

CYBER SECURITY ANALYST needed for a LONG TERM CONTRACT opportunity with Yoh's client located in Herndon, Virginia.

POSSESSION OF A SECRET CLEARANCE IS REQUIRED AS A CONDITION FOR EMPLOYMENT.

TOP SKILLS YOU SHOULD POSSESS:

- Active Secret Clearance
- Security + Certification

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING:

- The Security Analyst is responsible for assessing security threats and risks involving client infrastructure. The security analyst works within a 24x7x365 team to further support the timely delivery of monitoring services and support across multiple customers. This includes troubleshooting and resolution of security issues on behalf of clients. The security analyst works among a team of skilled analysts to address complex or difficult problems as needed.
- Monitors client networks for security events and alerts clients to potential (or active) threats, intrusions, and/or compromises.
- Responsible for understanding the global threat landscape and tracking changes in this area, as well as understanding the direct or indirect impact to the HP MSS customer base.
- Conducts research on and maps out response to emerging threats, including understanding the level of impact and exposure to our customers, proactively communicating to internal business unit staff and customers on a regular basis updates on emerging threats, and ensuring HP MSS has thorough detection capabilities in place for emerging threats.
- Perform triage of service requests from internal teams; act as a subject matter expert for advanced technology, architecture and threat-related questions from internal staff.
- Example of tools utilized:
- HP ArcSight
- McAfee ePO
- HP TippingPoint
- IBM ISS

WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING TO THE TABLE:

- Bachelor of Science (BS)/Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree or equivalent combination of related work experience desired.
- One to two (1-2) years of experience delivering security solutions to an enterprise or with a security services organization.
- Prior security analysis experience is desired.
- Desirable certifications include: Security+, CEH, GCIA, GCIH, CISSP or similar.

BONUS POINTS! OTHERWISE KNOWN AS PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in language to be supported.
- Experience in troubleshooting in a technical environment.
- Excellent analytical and problem solving skills.
- Software and hardware knowledge of computing, storage and peripheral devices.
- Proficiency with case management and ticketing systems.
- Superior customer service skills.
- Phone and remote support experience. Knowledge and resolution ability.
- Ability to solve and document solutions for usage of other technicians and customers.
- Ability to mentor new analysts.
- Experience in analysing security logs generated by Intrusion Detection/Prevention Systems (IDS/IPS), Firewalls, Anti-Virus, and/or other security logging sources.
- Experience performing security analysis utilizing SIEM technologies.
- Experience performing analysis utilizing IDS consoles.
- Strong understanding of networking and associated protocols.
- ArcSight experience is highly desirable.
- Strong understanding of general cyber security concepts.

WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR? APPLY NOW!

Yoh, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V. Contact us if you are an individual with a disability and require accommodation in the application process.

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