SENIOR CYBER SECURITY ANALYST - AURORA, CO

Full time | Aurora, CO, USA
posted 4 years ago

JOB DETAILS

We are seeking a motivated, career and customer-oriented Senior Cyber Security Analyst to join our team in the Aurora, CO area.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Provides detection, identification, and reporting of possible cyber-attacks/intrusions, anomalous activities, and misuse activities
  • Characterizes and performs analysis of network traffic and system data to identify anomalous activity and potential threats to resources
  • Performs security event and incident correlation using information gathered from a variety of sources within the enterprise
  • Performs cyber incident triage to include determining scope, urgency, and potential impact; identify the specific vulnerability and make recommendations which enable expeditious remediation
  • Tracks and documents cyber incidents from initial detection through final resolution
  • Analyzes and assesses damage to the data / infrastructure as a result of cyber incidents
  • Performs cyber incident trend analysis and reporting
  • Hours: 24x7 Shift Work (Panama Shift Schedule; hours dependent on location)

 

Basic Qualifications:

  • Minimum Education: B.S. or equivalent experience in related field
  • Minimum 5 years of relevant experience
  • CSSP-IR certification required (CEH preferred)
  • IAT Level II (GSEC, Security+, SSCP, or CCNA-Security) certification required
  • Proficient in Windows and Linux operating systems.
  • Experience working in a Cybersecurity Operations Center environment desired
  • Experience with COTS technologies used in a Cybersecurity Operations Center environment desired
  • Working knowledge of current COTS Cybersecurity technologies.
  • Working knowledge of database and operating system security.
  • Understanding of latest security principles, techniques, and protocols.

 

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Ability to function in a fast-paced environment and effectively manage multiple tasks simultaneously; coordinating resources and ensuring scheduled goals are met.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required.
  • Ability to effectively interact with various levels of senior management is necessary.
  • Ability to make decisions and resolve problems effectively – Seek out information and data to evaluate, prioritize and formulate best solution or practice.
  • Must be able to multi-task, work independently and as part of a team, share workloads, and deal with sudden shifts in project priorities.

 

Security Clearance Requirements:

  • Must possess an active TS/SCI w/ Polygraph

 

Physical Requirements:

  • Must be able to remain in a stationary position 75% of the time
  • Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine and computer printer
  • The person in this position frequently communicates with co-workers, management and customers, which may involve delivering presentations. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations
  • Must be able to detect information on a computer screen

Our company and its subsidiaries proactively fulfills its role as an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, marital status, physical or mental disability, status as a Disabled Veteran, Recently Separated Veteran, Active Duty Wartime or Campaign Badge Veteran, Armed Forces Services Medal, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Become an integral part of a diverse team while working at an Industry Leading Organization, where our employees come first.  Help protect our national security while working on innovative projects that offer opportunities for advancement.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position tplease make contact with your name and contact information.

 

CITIZENSHIP

No Requirement Specified

JOB ROLES

  • Cyber - Data Security Analyst
  • Cyber - Incident Responder
  • Cyber - Intrusion Detection Specialist



START LOCATION

Aurora, CO, USA

NUMBER OF PERSONNEL REQUIRED

1

REGION

North America

EXPIRATION

This job has now closed

Rate on Application

REQUIREMENTS

  • General Certification

    Other General

    Degree

    IT Skills

    5 year Employment History

  • Background Checks & Security Clearances

    Active/Current TS/SCI security clearance verifiable in JPAS

    Polygraph

  • Cyber Security

    CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker)

    SSCP (Systems Security Certified Practitioner)

    CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate Security)

    CSSP (Cyber Security Service Provider) - Auditor

    IAT Level 2

    GSEC (GIAC Security Essentials Course)

    Degree

    Other

    CSSP-IR (Cyber Security Service Provider - Incident Responder)

    Security+