Job Description

TCI has an immediate need for a Cyber Threat Analyst in Morrisville, NC. This is not a Corp2Corp opportunity. This is a long-term contract opportunity with the probability of becoming permanent. In addition to competitive, market-rate based pay, TCI provides all our Consultants with Comprehensive Medical/Dental Insurance, 401k, Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability benefits.
Please note that this position requires US Citizenship and a Public Trust Security Clearance prior to start.
SUMMARY
This role supports our Government/Military sector client in Morrisville, NC. This is not a remote work opportunity.
RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Identification of Cybersecurity problems which may require mitigating controls
  • Analyze network traffic to identify exploit or intrusion related attempts
  • Recommend detection mechanisms for exploit and or intrusion related attempts
  • Provide subject matter expertise on network-based attacks, network traffic analysis, and intrusion methodologies
  • Analyze attachments and URLs for malicious code
  • Conduct forensic analysis on systems which may have been compromised
  • Work with law enforcement if needed for handoff of forensic evidence
  • Execute operational processes in support of response efforts to identified security incidents
REQUIREMENTS
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related field.
  • 5+ years threat analyst experience
  • 5-7 years of related experience on a Computer Incident Response Team (CIRT), Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT), Computer Security Incident Response Center (CSIRC) or a Security Operations Center (SOC).
  • Certifications such as GIAC Certified Enterprise Defender (GCED), GIAC Certified Security Essentials (GSEC), CISSP, or SSCP.
  • Cyber Threat Intelligence Analysis and Reporting
  • Cyber Defense Techniques
  • Adversary Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs)
  • Boolean Logic
  • TCP/IP Fundamentals
  • Network Level Exploits
  • Threat Management
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
  • Experience in Operations Centers, Incident Response, Threat Hunting, and Cyber Forensics are a plus
  • Strong working knowledge of Boolean Logic, TCP/IP Fundamentals, Network Level Exploits, Threat Management, and Regular Expressions.
  • Knowledge of Control Frameworks and Risk Management techniques.
  • Strong understanding of IDS/IPS technologies, trends, vendors, processes and methodologies.
  • Strong understanding of common IDS/IPS architectures, implementations and signatures.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Must currently possess or have the ability to obtain a Public Trust Security Clearance prior to start.

Application Instructions

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