About the job Cyber Defense Analyst
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Job DescriptionInfinity's niche in the aerospace and defense industry is specialized solutions that help bridge the gap between space and ground. This is no small task, and we owe our success to our team who help us fulfill our mission; to match people with their legacies for betterment of the world. There is always a place at Infinity for a motivated, capable individual seeking a career to better the world. We prioritize supporting our team through exceptional benefits, work-life balance, and structured career development. At Infinity, WE ARE MORE - now, come be more with us!
- This position is contingent on contract award*
Position Overview
Infinity is seeking talented Defensive Cyberspace Operations Cyber Defense Analysts to join our growing team. We are seeking analysts from Basic to Intermediate to Advanced. In this role, you will perform DCO detect, protect, respond, and recover duties on customer networks to improve the operational security posture for critical national assets.
Primary Responsibilities - Working with the program manager and site lead to execute strategic plans that align with, enable, and further the defensive cyberspace operations mission of our customer and stakeholders
- Working with stakeholders to collect DCO operational and technical data
- Identify trends associated with cyberspace anomalies, vulnerabilities, events, incidents, and assessments and provide recommendations for operations
- Participate in current DCO events, incidents, and other related activities and provide status to stakeholders and leadership
- Participate in exercise and contingency operations
- Perform periodic status checks on DCO sensors
- Design, implement, configure and/or tune Cyber Defense technology
- Author and provide updates to SOPs, checklists, guides, crew binders, and TTPs
- Advise on technical design and implementation of Defensive Cyber Operations capability required to effectively protect, detect and respond to cyber threats and attack
- Assess assigned cyber domain to thoroughly understand the mission, architectures, and threats
Minimum Qualifications - One or more of the following DoDM 8140.03 certifications (or the ability to obtain): CySA+, CBROPS, CFR, FITSP-O, GCIA, GDSA, GICSP, GCFA, GFACT, GISF, Cloud+, GCED, PenTest+, Security+, or GSEC
- Ability to travel 15%, on average, based on stakeholder and mission needs
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future
- 2+, 7+, or 10+ years of experience as a Cyber Defense Analyst (depending on level desired)
- 2+, 7+, or 10+ years of experience with continuous cyber monitoring and intrusion detection
- An understanding of modern cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities, and mitigations
- Familiarity with SIEM and Intrusion Detection and Prevention Technologies
- Experience with ELK (Elasticsearch, Logstash, and Kibana) Stack
- Familiarity with Endpoint Protection Systems
- Familiarity with Security, Automation, and Response (SOAR)
- Experience with Vulnerability assessment tools
- Must be fluent in MS Office applications, including Outlook, Word, and Excel
Preferred Qualifications - Prior Cyber certifications (4-11-C32-255S (CP), 4C-255N (CP), 4C-255A (CP), M0923W1, A-531-0045, A-531-0022, A-531-4417, WSS 012, M03385G; M10395B; M223854, A-150-1980, A-150-1202, A-150-1203, A-150-1250, A-531-0451, A-531-4421, A-531-1900, WSS 011, DISA-US1377, WCYBER200, 230-25D30 (CP), M09CVQ1, CYB 5640/CYB 5640V/WSS 010)
- Experience with government contracts and compliance
- Experience with containerized and virtual environments
- Experience with data storage solutions
- Experience with data analysis toolsets
- Experience with concepts and protocols in computer networking
- Experience with developing and deploying signatures and intrusion detection
- Experience with relevant modern cybersecurity tools
Education/Experience
- A BS degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Information Systems, or Computer Science, from an ABET accredited or CAE designated institution fulfills the educational requirement for this WRC
- Masters of Science Preferred
Clearance Requirement
Must have an Active TS/SCI DoD security clearance
Start Date:
Infinity Benefits
- Great Company Culture. Infinity firmly believes that our success is due to the happiness and personal satisfaction of our employees.
- Health Benefits. 100% Company Paid Medical and Dental for you AND your family.
- Work that Stays at Work. Genuine work/life balance and flexibility. We know our employees have lives outside of work and we support you in living them!
- Rest and Relaxation. Three weeks' Vacation - Front Loaded on the day you start, and we pay for you to go on our company reward trip (ask us about this!)
- Health and Wellness. We offer 48 hours of sick leave, in addition to your Vacation, as well as Flex-Spending options (Medical and Dependent Care)
- Prepare for the Future. 401(k) company contribution, with free professional financial planning advisors
- Education and Professional Training Reimbursement. We support our employees career aspirations and growth!
- Profit Sharing Plan. Infinity's success is due to our employees. Eligible employees are able to participate in our Profit-Sharing Plan.
- And more!