Cyber Defense Analyst (Tier 1)

Summary: Resource Management Concepts, Inc. (RMC) provides high-quality, professional services to government and commercial sectors. They are seeking a dedicated Cyber Defense Analyst (Tier 1) to provide 24/7/365 cybersecurity monitoring and detection for the government enterprise network, leveraging advanced tools to identify malicious activities and safeguard critical systems. Responsibilities: - Continuous Network Monitoring: Detect and analyze malicious and anomalous activities using advanced cybersecurity tools such as Tanium, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Elastic/Kibana, and the DoD's Joint Regional Security Stack (JRSS) - Detection Playbooks: Execute up to 40 detection use cases daily, documenting results in the government's play tracker system - Incident Escalation: Submit incident reports with all required details to the government's incident management system, maintaining a minimum 80% acceptance rate - Red Team Interaction: Collaborate with Red Teams to validate detection capabilities and improve response processes - Documentation and Updates: Annually update monitoring tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs), ensuring alignment with the latest cybersecurity best practices - Training: Prepare and deliver quarterly courses on Division-specific TTPs, achieving high satisfaction ratings on government-approved surveys - CSSP Accreditation Support: Provide documentation and technical support to maintain the government's CSSP accreditation per DoD standards Required Qualifications: - Active SECRET clearance is required. Applicant selected will be subject to security investigation(s) and must maintain eligibility requirements for access to classified information - DODD 8570 IAT Level II Certification - CSSP Analyst Certification - One (1) year of experience in cybersecurity monitoring or related roles - Familiarity with enterprise monitoring tools and cybersecurity frameworks - Strong analytical skills for identifying and escalating potential threats - Proficiency in documenting incidents and maintaining reporting accuracy - Excellent problem-solving abilities and attention to detail Required Skills: DODD 8570 IAT Level II Certification, CSSP Analyst Certification, Cybersecurity monitoring experience Important Skills: Tanium, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Elastic/Kibana, Analytical skills Nice-to-Have Skills: Problem-solving abilities, Attention to detail, Documentation skills Benefits: Tuition assistance, Paid relocation, Competitive paid vacation package with 11 paid federal holidays, High-quality, low-deductible healthcare plans, Pet insurance, Competitive 401K package