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Tier One Technologies, LLC lists this Dae/Si Cyber Threat Analyst (Us Citizens Or Green Card) opportunity in falls church, Virginia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Please note that all applicants must be US Citizens or Green Card holders and no C2C candidates will be accepted.
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Summary:
Tier One Technologies is looking for a Detection & Automation Engineering (DAE) / Super Intelligence (SI) Cyber Threat Analyst to work with our direct US Government client.
This semi-remote Contract-to-Hire position can start in Falls Church, VA, Raleigh, NC or Eagan, MN.
SELECTED CANDIDATES WITHOUT REQUIRED CLEARANCE WILL BE SUBJECT TO A FEDERAL GOVERNMENT BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION TO RECEIVE IT.
Responsibilities:
Support CISO Operations in designing, implementing, and maintaining automated/Super Intelligence security detection, integration capabilities across enterprise security monitoring technologies.
Improve threat detection and response through detection engineering, security automation, systems integration, data analysis, super intelligent and continuous improvement of detection content and workflows.
Collaborate closely with security operations, threat intelligence, and incident response stakeholders, along with strong documentation and operationalization practices.
Build automation/SI and integration workflows to improve detection and response.
Integrate and optimize security technologies (e.G., SIEM, EDR, SOAR, threat intelligence) into a cohesive detection architecture.
Perform requirements analysis and translate operational security needs into technical specifications and implementable solutions.
Execute testing, evaluation, and validation of detections and automation/SI workflows;
drive continuous improvements based on results and operational feedback.
Analyze telemetry to identify anomalies, trends, and detection gaps;
recommend and implementdetection enhancements.
Create and maintain technical documentation, SOPs, and runbooks to support reliable operations.
Work closely with SOC, threat intelligence, and incident response teams to align detections to threat priorities and operational processes.
Research and assess new security and SI/ML capabilities to enhance detection effectiveness.
Qualifications:
A degree from an accredited College/University in the applicable field of services is required. If an individual's degree is not in the applicable field, then 4 additional years of related experience is required.
8+ years of experience with cyber security operations, threat hunting, and incident response.
Essential Technical Knowledge Areas (plus important/beneficial)
SOAR Tools: SentinelOne, SentinelOne Hyperautomation, Splunk Enterprise Security, Splunk SOAR
Super Intelligence (SI) Security
SOC operations and processes
Threat intelligence lifecycle and analysis
Incident response methodologies
Network protocols and architecture
Operating systems (Windows/Linux/Unix)
Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP)
Security architecture and design
Programming/scripting (Python, PowerShell, Bash)
API integration and development
Detection engineering methodologies
Security automation and orchestration concepts
Frameworks, Standards & Compliance Expectations
- NIST SP 800-53 Security Controls
- CIS Controls
- MITRE ATT&CK Framework
Important/beneficial
- CISA NICE Framework
- ISO 27001/27002
- FISMA
- FedRAMP
- OMB Circulars and Federal Cybersecurity Directives
- Privacy Act
- Malware analysis
- Digital forensics procedures
- Risk assessment methodologies
- Machine learning and SI for security
Certifications
(One or more required): CISSP or CISA or CISM or GIAC or RHCE.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Must be able to obtain a Position of Public Trust Clearance.
All candidates must be a US Citizen or have permanent residence status (Green Card).
Candidate must have lived in the United States for the past 5 years.
Cannot have more than 6 months travel outside the United States within the last 5 years. xzgxqkn Military Service excluded.
Worksite address
falls church, VA, 22042, US
Who can apply
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