Job Description
An employer is looking for an Endpoint Analyst to sit at Fort Meade. This candidate will be responsible for reviewing cyber reports like vulnerability scans, SIEM tool Dashboards, and information brief by another section (fusion team) to identify the cyber threat or issue. Once the threat or vulnerability has been identified, this team will be responsible for creating a temporary defense plan and endpoint strategy to protect the environment. This person must be comfortable reading and evaluating data, collaborating alongside other teams, and briefing senior leaders on their findings. This candidate must be a solution-based thinker and ready to take on a challenge in the fast paced environment.
Required Skills & Experience
Active TSSCI
Bachelors and 4 years of experience within cyber security or a total of 8 years of experience
IAT Level II
Experience using SIEM tools like Splunk, Arcsight, Wireshark, PCAP, etc to determine the health of the environment
Ability to evaluate vulnerability scans (ACAS, HBSS, Trelix) to determine items like Zero days, vulnerability patches, etc
Experience with Endpoint Protection Platforms (EPP), Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR), and Master Endpoint Record (MER)
Familiarity with Secure Host Baseline (SHB), Data Loss Prevention (DLP) , Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) , and Host-based Firewall (HBFW)
Experience within endpoint security or countermeasures
Experience writing and briefing senior leaders of cyber action reports
Nice to Have Skills & Experience
CISSP
DoD 8570 Requirements IAM Level III
ITIL v3 Foundation certified
MDE experience
Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.