EMERGING THREATS CYBER ANALYST
Ft. Meade, MD Intel Solutions
Job Type
Full-time
Description

EOA Technologies is seeking an Emerging Threats Cyber Analyst to identify and assess the capabilities and activities of cyber criminals or foreign intelligence entities. This role is suited for candidates with prior experience performing cybersecurity threat analysis. In this role, you will conduct research to maintain an in-depth understanding of emerging cyber threats, contribute to detection strategies, and support a team of threat analysts with the goal to eradicate vulnerabilities to critical U.S. systems. 

Requirements

To be considered for this position you must have the following:

  • Possess an active TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance
  • Must have a Bachelor’s Degree in computer science, information systems, network forensics or other data analysis roles. 
  • Three (3+) years’ experience working in the areas of intelligence, information security, network forensics, insider threat or security operations.
  • Research OSINT and current world event trends; correlate and translate vulnerabilities across supply chain, defense industrial base and other critical system areas of interest.
  • Ability to understand data in various formats to extract and enrich information to enhance its value.
  • Experience with XKS creating general queries, fingerprinting, and identifying atypical events.
  • Experience with Elastic/Splunk/ or other Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) experience creating visualizations and dashboards.
  • Understanding of TCP/IP communication protocols and packet flows based on IP traffic; analysis of Packet Capture (PCAP) traffic in Wireshark
  • Familiarity writing signatures in Zeek and/or Snort
  • Ability to translate knowledge, findings and recommendations to the classified environment.
  • Document findings, create detailed reports, and present results to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Flexibility to telework

Employment decisions are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs - not on any protected characteristic. EOA Technologies, LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry, marital status, religious affiliation, hairstyle, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. EOA is committed to providing reasonable accommodations when feasible to individuals with disabilities.