Cyber Security Fusion Analyst

Clear Ridge Defense is seeking TS/SCI cleared professionals to serve as Cyber Security Fusion Analysts in Fort Meade, MD.

Roles and Responsibilities

You will...

• Leverage an array of network monitoring and detection capabilities (including netflow, custom application protocol logging, signature-based IDS, and full packet capture (PCAP) data) to identify cyber adversary activity.
• Support the development of Cyber Fusion standard operating procedures (SOPs), and Cyber Fusion Framework and Methodology based on industry best practice and department of defense instruction, guidance, and policy.
• Identify threats to the enterprise and provide mitigation strategies to improve security, and reduce the attack surface.
• Perform analysis by leveraging serialized threat reporting, intelligence product sharing, OSINT, and open source vulnerability information to ensure prioritized plans are developed.
• Analyze and document malicious cyber actors TTPs, providing recommendations and alignment to vulnerabilities and applicability to the enterprise operational environment.
• Discover adversary campaigns, anomalies and inconsistencies in sensor and system logs, SIEMs, and other data.
• Identify, investigate and rule out system compromises, with the capacity to provide written analytic summaries and attack life cycle visualizations.
• Provide risk assessments and recommendations based on analysis of technologies, threats, intelligence, and vulnerabilities.
• Offer recommendations to adjust enterprise or tactical countermeasures to for threats impacting the DODIN.
• Collect analysis metrics and trending data, identify key trends, and provide situational awareness on these trends.

Must-Haves

You possess...

• Active DoD TS/SCI Clearance and eligible for polygraph
• Bachelor's Degree in related discipline and 4+ years of related experience. Additional experience may be accepted in lieu of degree
• Security+ Certification (or other equivalent DoD 8570 Level II certification)
• In-depth knowledge of network and application protocols, cyber vulnerabilities and exploitation techniques and cyber threat/adversary methodologies.
• Proficiency with datasets, tools and protocols that support analysis (e.g. passive DNS, Virus Total, Recorded Future, TCP/IP, OSI, WHOIS, enumeration, threat indicators, malware analysis results, Wireshark, Splunk, Arcsight etc.).
• Experience with various open-source and commercial vendor portals, services and platforms that provide insight into how to identify and/or combat threats or vulnerabilities to the enterprise.
• Proficiency working with various types of network data (e.g. netflow, PCAP, custom application logs)

Nice-To-Haves

• Experience with the DISN and other DOD Networks.
• Skilled in building extended Cyber Security analytics (Trends, Dashboards, etc.).
• Demonstrated experience briefing Senior Executive Service (SES) and General Officer/Flag Officer (GO/FO) leadership.
• Experience in intelligence driven defense and/or cyber Kill Chain methodology.
• IAT Level III and IAM Level II+III Certifications.
• Leadership experience.

Additional Information

Come learn how we take care of our team, and why we were ranked Inc. 5000 Magazine's #140 Fastest Growing Company nationwide – ranking #5 in Maryland and #7 in Government Services! And see how we were ranked a 2021 Top Workplace by the Baltimore Sun!

Clear Ridge Defense is the premier service solutions provider supporting the Service and Joint cyberspace operations and intelligence community in three core areas of expertise:

• Cyber Systems & Software Engineering

• Cyber Intelligence & Operations Planning

• Security Risk Analysis, Mitigation & Training

All delivered by highly talented and focused team members that are supported by an unmatched professional and family-oriented culture that leverages and builds on sound, proven principles.

Benefits Snapshot:

• 100% Fully-Covered Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• 100% Fully-Covered Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance

• 100% Fully-Covered Life and AD&D Insurance

• Unique Flexible PTO

• 11 Paid Federal Holidays

• $500 New Uniform Bonus for Transitioning Military

• Monthly Tax-Free Cell Phone Stipend

• Monthly Tax-Free Gym Wellness / Streaming Subscription Stipend to include Amazon Prime, Netflix, Audible, etc.

• Competitive 401k Matching to plan for retirement

• Free financial advising from qualified experts

• Annual $5,000 Training Allotment

• One-of-a-kind Referral Program: $5,000 per referral OR $250/mo indefinitely, with no limit to number of referrals

• Business Development and Client Expansion Bonuses

• Monthly Company-Paid Socials and Events

• Access to our Company Swag Store