STR

Defense, Intelligence, National Security

CybersecurityAnalyst

$104–120k Woburn, Massachusetts, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“Cybersecurity Analyst at STR. Skills: Cybersecurity operations, CMMC compliance, Incident handling. Provide day-to-day cybersecurity operations support. Interface with stakeholders to review software”

Industry & Context.

Defense, Intelligence, National Security
Problems you'll solve

Analytical skills; Independent research

Eligibility Requirements

After-hours support required, National security clearances

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

2+ years of experience in cybersecurity, Experience with Microsoft Defender, Experience with Sentinel, Experience with firewalls, Experience with intrusion detection systems, Experience with intrusion prevention systems, Experience with vulnerability management, Experience with cloud access security broker, Experience with anti-virus/malware, Experience with data loss prevention, Experience designing controls, Experience implementing controls, Knowledge of computer security, Knowledge of network security, Knowledge of operating systems, Knowledge of UNIX, Knowledge of Linux, Knowledge of MAC, Knowledge of WINDOWS, Knowledge of TCP/IP, Knowledge of network perimeter protection, Analytical skills, Conduct independent research, Understanding of security frameworks, Understanding of risk management methodologies, Hands-on experience with security tools, Hands-on experience with vulnerability management, Hands-on experience with incident response, Experience with security architecture design, Experience with cloud security platforms, Excellent written communication skills, Excellent verbal communication skills

Nice to Have

Experience with Corelight Investigator, Experience with AWS, Experience with Azure, CISSP, CISM, OSCP, GIAC certifications, CCSP, AWS Security Specialty

What You'll Do.

Provide day-to-day cybersecurity operations support

Interface with stakeholders to review software

Provide consulting on cybersecurity strategy

Support development of CMMC assessment instruction

Gather evidence for audits

Provide subject matter expertise

Support development of security policies

Support implementation of security policies

Support management of security policies

Correlate threat information

Maintain knowledge of DoD guidelines

Handle incidents after hours

Perform maintenance after hours

Perform patching after hours

Drive security improvements

Ensure project objectives met

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Cross-functional teams

Communication Scope

Present complex information

Full Job Description

STR is hiring a Cybersecurity Analyst to aid the Enterprise Cybersecurity Team. The cybersecurity analyst will provide day-to-day cybersecurity operations support. Responsibilities: Interfaces and communicates with internal/external stakeholders regularly to identify and review software for use in a CMMC Level 2 environment and eventually CMMC level 3 environment Provides consulting relative to cybersecurity strategy, metrics, and compliance Supports the development of CMMC cybersecurity assessment related instruction Gather evidence in support of audits Provides subject matter expertise on matters including governance and oversight, standards and processes, tools and technology Support the development, implementation, and management of security policies/procedures to ensure they remain aligned with business objectives/meet regulatory requirements Correlate threat information from various sources, including security incidents raised by the user community such as phishing attempts, malware outbreaks, unauthorized access attempts, as well as security alerting sources Maintain current knowledge of DoD security and technical guidelines and the organization's policies After-hours support is required for incident handling, maintenance and patching when needed Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive security improvements and ensure project objectives are met within scope, time, and budget constraints Requirements: Experience in Microsoft Defender and Sentinel, analyzing events and recommended actions Experience with Corelight Investigator is highly preferred Technical background with a variety of information security systems and tools including firewalls, intrusion detection systems, intrusion prevention systems, vulnerability management, intrusion detection and prevention, cloud access security broker, anti-virus/malware, data loss prevention Experience or knowledge designing and implementing controls within corporate networks to include computer and network secu

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