Our client, a leading Government Systems Integrator, is in need of a TS / SCI cleared Cyber Real Time Analyst for initial 12 month contract onsite in Pearl Harbor, HI. The Cyber Real Time Analyst will be working on a defensive cyber operations team that provides front-line threat detection, continuous monitoring and incident response for the customers multi-level classified operational environment. The Cyber Real Time Analyst will be responsible for performing real-time triage, manual and automated event correlation, syslog audits, anomaly detection across over 30 active operation nodes (including SD-WANs), helping to establish and mature standup and sustainment operations, tune advanced sensors (Corelight and Elastic Defend) and author novel behavioral threat hunting playbooks.
Required Skills:
- Must have an active TS / SCI clearance.
- At least 4 years of experience of direct SOC and / or defensive cyber operations and a bachelors degree.
- Prior experience working in a live 24/7/365 Security Operations Center conducting real-time event correlation, alert triage and intrusion analysis.
- Experience using SIEM platforms to include, Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana (ELK Stack) / Elastic Defend, with proficiency in writing KQL queries and interpreting alerts.
- Experience using JIRA for ticket workflow management, incident intake and task tracking.
- Understanding of network protocols (TCP / IP, UDP, ICMP, BGP, DNS, TLS), packet inspection tools (Wireshark, tcpdump) and syslog parsing.
- Must hold a valid certification or degree meeting DOD 8140.03 / DCWF Work Role Code 532 Cyber Defense Incident Responder (at the intermediate proficiency level) prior to being onsite.
- Any of the following certifications, CySA+, GIAC CGTI, EC-C CEH, CND, Security+, etc.
Preferred or Nice to Have Skills:
- Prior experience defending DOD networks across SIPRNet or TS / SCI / JWICS enclaves.
- Experience with Darktrace MDR and / or Palo Alto Advanced Threat Prevention (ATP) logs.
ClearBridge Technology Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
The expected hourly rate range for this role is $56 – 81 / hr
The posted range is an estimate, the actual compensation offer will be based on the candidate’s experience, skills, qualifications and will be in line with internal equity.