Cyber Security Analyst
Summary
RealmOne is hiring Cyber Security Analysts in McLean, VA to support mission-critical U.S. Government cybersecurity and intelligence operations. The analyst researches all-source and technical intelligence, detects anomalies and suspicious activity in log data, performs behavioral and threat-trend analysis, and uses Splunk for alerting and investigation. Requires an active security clearance with p
RealmOne was built on the principle that people matter first and foremost. We believe in providing a strong work/life balance by investing in our employees and encouraging professional and personal growth. We do this by offering exceptional benefits, flexible schedules, and the tools necessary to achieve success through paid training, mentoring, and the opportunity to work alongside top-notch industry professionals.
We are seeking a Cyber Security Analysts to support mission-critical cybersecurity and intelligence operations for a key U.S. Government customer. The Cyber Security Analyst will conduct technical and all-source intelligence research and analysis, with a particular focus on user behavior, anomalous activity, cyber trends, and emerging threats within a dynamic mission environment.
The Cyber Security Analyst shall possess the following capabilities:
- Conduct research and evaluate technical and all-source intelligence with specific emphasis on user behavior and patterns.
- Analyze complex cyber activity within a dynamic and evolving mission environment.
- Detect anomalous activity within raw and processed log files and conduct deeper analysis using customer specific tools and databases.
- Differentiate between general scanning activity and targeted or suspicious scanning.
- Identify trends across cyber systems and perform behavioral analysis to identify potentially significant activity.
- Utilize Splunk dashboards to create alerts, investigate log files, and support cyber analysis.
- Correlate cyber threat data and information from multiple sources to identify relationships, trends, and potential threats.
- Research and analyze technical information to develop evidence-based findings and conclusions.
- Prepare concise written assessments that clearly communicate analytical findings.
- Support conclusions with relevant evidence and articulate the operational or mission impact of analytical findings.
- Collaborate with mission partners and other analysts to support cybersecurity and intelligence requirements.
Required Qualifications:
Candidates must meet the education and experience requirements for the applicable labor category level:
- Senior: Bachelor’s degree (BS/BA) plus 6 years of relevant experience.
- Expert: Bachelor’s degree (BS/BA) plus 11 years of relevant experience.
Relevant experience should demonstrate expertise in areas such as cybersecurity analysis, technical or all-source intelligence analysis, anomaly detection, log analysis, Splunk, cyber threat correlation, behavioral analysis, and intelligence assessment development.
Position requires an active Security Clearance with appropriate Polygraph.