Senior Cyber Defense Analyst
Cyber Security V
Schriever Space Force Base
Colorado Springs, CO
HX5 is an award-winning provider of engineering, research and development,
and technical services to clients such as NASA and the Department of Defense.
Founded in 2004, HX5 is a fast-growing veteran- and woman-owned company with
locations nationwide.
HX5 is currently seeking a qualified Senior Cyber Defense Analyst (ISSE)
supports the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) on the Integrated Research and
Development for Enterprise Solutions (IRES) contract at Schriever Space
Force Base in Colorado Springs, CO.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Perform Defensive Cyber Operations (DCO)/Cyber Security Service Provider
(CSSP) duties outlined in Evaluator Scoring Metrics (ESM).
Perform cybersecurity duties on customer networks (proactively and
reactively) to improve enterprise-wide security posture.
Perform preliminary analysis, identification, and response actions to
detect, characterize, and respond to cyber incidents IAW CJCSM 6510.01B.
Lead event/incident investigations from start to conclusion, to include
gathering data, analysis, and reporting.
Properly document all steps in the incident response process while taking care
to preserve and protect incident artifacts, evidence, and chain of custody.
Analyze correlated asset, threat, and vulnerability data against known
adversary exploits and techniques to determine impact and improve network
defensive posture.
Support a Cyber Defense Analyst and Cyber Defense Incident Responder training
plan by instructing, evaluating, and mentoring Junior and Mid Cyber
Defense Analyst and Cyber Defense Incident Responders.
Support the development, establishment, review and update of DCO
procedures, processes, manuals, and other
documentation.
Leverage actionable Cyber Threat Intelligence data to search for indicators of
compromise and develop SIEM content/signatures to detect known attack
patterns and make recommendations for improvements.
Coordinate with CSSP-CERT subscribers to develop current configurations,
rules, and signatures for cyber security
related toolsets.
Coordinate with CSSP-CERT subscribers to notify, investigate, and
remediate discrepancies in security logging and
CSSP-CERT alignment.
Provide standardized and targeted training in support of CSSP-CERT subscriber
cyber defense and incident response programs.
Review data of ongoing intrusions or cybersecurity incidents and report,
analyze, and document/report the findings in accordance with CJCSM
6510.01B guidelines.
Provide support to internal and external Insider threat and law enforcement
/ counterintelligence (LE/CI) agencies during cyber incidents /
investigations.
Education and Experience:
Must have one of the following combinations of education and experience:
HS Diploma (or GED) and eight (8) years of general experience.
Associate's degree and six (6) years of general experience.
Bachelor's degree and four (4) years of general experience.
Master's degree and two (2) years of general experience
Must have 6 years of directly related experience
Must have 2 year of experience working in a management or leadership role
Must have a current DoD 8570.01-M IAT Level II certification with Continuing
Education (CE) - (CySA+, GICSP, GSEC,
Security+ CE, SSCP)
Must have an active DoD Secret Security Clearance
Must be able to work on-site to access classified systems
Salary:The salary range for this position is $130,400 - $155,400
Desired Requirements:
Have a Master's degree, or higher, in Cybersecurity, Computer Science
or related field.
Have experience with security analysis and solutions in a WAN/LAN
environment to include Routers, Switches, Network
Devices, and Operating Systems (e.g., Windows, and Linux).
Have experience with other Security Operations Centers (SOC)/DCO
tools/applications, such as Firewalls, Intrusion
Detection Systems / Intrusion Prevention Systems, Network Security
Manager, Bluecoat, Barracuda, etc.
Have experience performing security compliance scans across a WAN
(ACAS/Nessus preferred).
Have a background in configuration, troubleshooting, and deployment of
host-based security (ESS preferred).
Be able to mentor and train personnel in an evolving, high-paced environment.
Be familiar with DoD Security Operations Centers (SOC).
Be familiar with DCO/Cybersecurity Service Provider (CSSP)-guiding
security policies and procedures.
Have experience with most MS Office applications (Word, Excel,
PowerPoint, and Visio).
Be able to multi-task and prioritize various projects and assignments in a
dynamic work environment in order to meet
scheduled/unscheduled customer requests.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:
This is a full-time position requiring 40 hours per week and offers a flexible
work schedule Monday through Fridayduring core business hours. *
Must be willing to work rotating shifts in a 24/7 operational environment
and respond quickly to emergencies as needed.
Other Position Requirements:
Proof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency is a requirement for this
position.
Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation.
