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At CAES, we engineer solutions for the world’s most critical missions. We serve customers in the defense and aerospace markets.
The most important thing we build is TRUST Overview:
Delivering mission-critical, electronic solutions that protect lives. Use your creativity and critical thinking to take our products from concept to customer.
At CAES, we engineer solutions for the world’s most critical missions. We serve customers in the defense and aerospace markets.
Seeking a career that offers challenging, diverse projects and opportunities? Looking for a position with a company that offers long-term professional advancement? Searching for a place that values a diverse, team-based environment? One that values YOU. Consider CAES.
The most important thing we build is TRUST
CAES is seeking an Information Security Analyst I to join our Security Operations Center and Incident Response team as a core member. An Information Security Analyst I will function as a Cybersecurity Threat Hunter, responsible for proactively discovering risk within the network, creating new detection methodologies, and identifying threats through analysis of anomalous log data, threat intelligence, and collaboration within the Incident Response team. Additional responsibilities will include supporting the identification, investigation, and resolution of security breaches. The ideal candidate for this position will be an Information Security practitioner who is goal-oriented, and strives to exceed expectations.
Responsibilities: - Perform analysis of security incidents & threat actors for further enhancement of hunt and detection capabilities.
- Understanding of TCP/IP protocol to aid in deep level packet inspection of network artifacts
- Document best practices with the Cybersecurity and Operations staff using available collaboration tools and workspaces.
- Participate in investigations towards identifying root cause for security events, evaluating anomalous activity, and tuning alerts for frequent false positives.
- Support the forensic investigation lifecycle from the collection, preservation, analysis, and presentation of computer-related evidence
- Provide timely, detailed, and complete reports on security events and incidents to leadership.
- Maintain up-to-date detailed knowledge of the IT security industry including awareness of new or revised security solutions, improved security processes, and the development of new attacks and threat vectors.
- Participate in the design and execution of vulnerability assessments, penetration tests, and security audits.
- Ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the data residing on or transmitted to/from/through CAES workstations, servers and other systems and in databases and other data repositories.
- Ensure the enforcement of CAES security requirements including, but not limited to, Export Control, and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI).
- Provide after business hours support in response to security alerts and investigations.
Minimum:
- High School Diploma or GED and 2+ experience in an information technology/security role.
- This position requires access to technology, materials, software or hardware that is controlled by US export laws. In order to be eligible for this position, you must be a “US Person” under US export laws (or eligible for approval under a U.S. Government export license.
- This position will require the ability to gain security clearance.
Preferred:
- Bachelor’s degree in a Computer Science, Engineering (Math/Science), Information Technology, Cyber-Security.
- 2+ years of experience within security operations setting.
- 2+ years of experience with Internet, web, application, and network security investigative techniques.
- Ability to conduct research into IT security issues and products as required.
- A passion for Cyber Threat Hunting, research, and uncovering the unknown about threats and threat actors.
- Experience with common automation practices and methods:
- Python
- PowerShell
- Experience with US Federal regulations including: NIST 800-171 and DFARS.
- One or more of the following certifications preferred:
- GIAC Certified Incident Handler
- GIAC Certified Enterprise Defender
- GIAC Certified Penetration Tester
- EnCase Certified Examiner
- Certified Forensic Computer Examiner (CFCE)
- Certified Computer Examiner (CCE)
- Cisco Certified Network Professional – Cyber Ops
- ISACA Certified Information Security Auditor
- (ISC)2 CISSP
EMPLOYMENT TRANSPARENCY
BENEFITS
We take care of our people and provide competitive health, wealth and wellbeing benefits – from day one. You’ll also discover learning and development opportunities so you can take your career to the next level – and beyond.
Other benefits include:
- Comprehensive PTO, Paid Holiday and Paid Family Leave Programs.
- Student Loan Repayment Program & Tuition Reimbursement
- 9/80 Alternate Work Week Schedule
- Tailored Management/Leadership Training
- Innovative Medical Programs, Including Family Forming
ABOUT CAES
CAES is the largest provider of analog and radiation hardened technology for the United States aerospace and defense industry. From human spaceflight and space exploration, to missile defense and electronic warfare, to healthcare solutions addressing COVID-19, our talented team develop high performing electronic solutions that work the first time, every time.
WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER
At CAES we welcome differences and celebrate new ideas. We believe the diversity of our people inspires our creativity and drives our innovation. Everyone is welcome here, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.
We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation due to a disability for any part of the employment process, please email CAEScareers@caes.com.
