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Master Level Cyber Defense Analyst

Apolis

Washington, DC

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$55–$58 Per Hour
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Application Hosting, CISSP - Certified Information Systems Security Professional, Communication Skills, Computer Security, Consulting, EC-Council, Firewalls, GCIA - GIAC Certified Intrusion Analyst, GIAC - Global Information Assurance Certification, Government, Hunting, Incident Response, Intelligence Analysis, Internet Security, Intrusion Detection Systems, Intrusion Prevention Systems, Leadership, Malware, Network Performance/Analysis, Network Systems, Operations, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Reporting Skills, SSCP - Systems Security Certified Practitioner, Security Analysis, Security Attacks, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Snort, Splunk, Team Lead/Manager, Technical Presentation, Web Server, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Washington, DC
POSTED
3 days ago
Position: Master Level Cyber Defense Analyst
Location: Washington DC - 4days onsite
Duration: 6 months contract to Hire

A leading federal technology organization is seeking an experienced Master Level Cyber Defense Analyst / Detection Team Shift Lead to support a high-tempo Security Operations Center (SOC) environment. This role combines advanced cyber threat analysis, intrusion detection, threat intelligence, and team leadership responsibilities.
The ideal candidate brings deep experience investigating security events, analyzing network and host-based threats, leveraging SIEM technologies, and leading cybersecurity operations personnel in a mission-critical environment.

Responsibilities
  • Lead and support a team of intrusion detection and cyber defense analysts during daily SOC operations.
  • Identify, analyze, and coordinate remediation efforts for cyber threats and security incidents.
  • Provide actionable intelligence to incident response teams and cybersecurity stakeholders.
  • Assess organizational security posture by correlating cyber threat intelligence with network and system activity.
  • Conduct advanced analysis of intrusion signatures, attack methodologies, tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs).
  • Perform investigations involving SIEM data, IDS/IPS alerts, firewall logs, packet captures, and network traffic.
  • Research emerging threats, vulnerabilities, exploits, and adversary techniques.
  • Develop intelligence reports, technical findings, and executive briefings for leadership.
  • Support cyber incident response activities and threat-hunting initiatives.
Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree and 8+ years of cybersecurity, intrusion detection, or cyber defense experience.
  • Minimum 7 years of experience analyzing security events across IDS/IPS, network, host, and application logging technologies.
  • Minimum 2 years of experience serving as a Cyber Security or Security Operations Center Shift Lead.
  • Strong experience using Splunk SIEM, including advanced searches and query development.
  • Experience analyzing:
    • IDS/IPS events
    • Firewall ACLs
    • Network traffic
    • Packet captures (PCAPs)
    • Web server logs
    • Raw log data
    • Snort-based intrusion detection events
  • Experience operating within an enterprise SIEM environment.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to brief technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Required Certifications
Candidates must possess at least one of the following:
  • Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
  • Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP)
  • GIAC Certified Intrusion Analyst (GCIA)
  • GIAC Certified Enterprise Defender (GCED)
  • GIAC Certified Perimeter Protection Analyst (GPPA)
  • EC-Council Certified Security Analyst (ECSA)
Additionally required:
  • Splunk Fundamentals I
  • Splunk Fundamentals II
Preferred Skills
  • Threat hunting and intelligence analysis
  • Security Operations Center (SOC) leadership
  • Incident response support
  • Malware and adversary research
  • Advanced log analysis and correlation
  • Government or large enterprise cyber defense experience

About the Company

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Apolis

Since 1996, RJT has provided successful SAP, Oracle, and IT consulting solutions and staffing services to clients around the world. The new Apolis brings you the same personalized service fortified with a greater array of IT solutions, global expertise, and cost-management strategies.

We are a global IT consultancy that seamlessly integrates experts and leading-edge solutions into your organization so you can focus on what really matters.

COMPANY SIZE
500 to 999 employees
INDUSTRY
Computer/IT Services
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Paid Sick Days, Employee Referral Program, Employee Events, Retirement / Pension Plans
WEBSITE
https://www.apolisrises.com/

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