Cybersecurity Analyst
Talascend is currently seeking a Cybersecurity Analyst for a contract opportunity with our client in Washington, District Of Columbia.
Overview
This role is responsible for monitoring and analyzing the security posture of networks, servers, endpoints, and other systems, including detection, mitigation, and response to cyber incidents.
Responsibilities
- Collecting and analyzing intelligence to correlate adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures.
- Investigating computer and information security incidents.
- Conducting computer forensic network and host analysis.
- Providing intrusion and threat hunting support.
- Performing penetration tests to evaluate system security.
- Maintaining proficiency in operation tools.
- Creating countermeasures and identifying trends in adversary behaviors and vulnerabilities.
- Responsible for operational planning in support of training, exercises, operations, and coordination of integrated cyber operations.
Qualifications
- BS degree and 8-12 years of prior relevant experience.
Requirements
- Ability to communicate with senior executive leadership regarding matters of strategic importance.
- Ability to negotiate and compromise to convince internal and external parties.
- Requires highest knowledge and mastery of highly advanced technologies, scientific principles, theories, and concepts.
- Viewed as a subject matter expert within the field by peers.
We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, other duties may be assigned as necessary.
Background Check and Drug Screen may be required.
Talascend is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.