Defensive Security Analyst Job Description

SpecterOps is looking for candidates to support Security Operations at a SpecterOps customer site working directly with client personnel and systems. Candidates will independently support the client engineering, managing, and monitoring Security Operations Center (SOC) systems. A successful candidate will have excellent technical skills focused in the security operations space, impeccable soft skills, and be a well-organized, self-directed individual with familiarity working for a service-based information security organization.

Salary Range: $110,000-$160,000 base salary annually, commensurate with experience.

Location: On site client physical location - Washington, DC

Requirements

Current TS/SCI Clearance
Have the following operating hours: Monday through Friday, 9AM - 6PM US Eastern Time on site at Washington DC location. Be available for after-hours or weekend work in urgent incident response scenarios
Established experience in operating in SOC environment, either through relevant experience or qualifications. is required
Knowledge of operating and maintaining a SIEM
Knowledge of cloud architectures, particularly AWS
Provide expertise in a supporting capacity for incident response activities and digital forensics state preservation, including the capture and preservation of system logs, volatile memory captures, and hard drive (physical or virtual) image captures
Experience with programming or scripting languages such as PowerShell, Python, and Bash
Conduct host forensics, network, forensics, log analysis, and malware triage in support of hunt operations
Interface with client contact(s) and staff in a constructive and professional manner
Utilize common forensic and incident response tools
Develop comprehensive and accurate reports and presentations for both technical and executive audiences

Nice to haves

Experience in penetration testing
Ability to quickly learn new technologies and have an ongoing desire to stay current with the latest technologies
Ability to train others on the use of forensic and incident response techniques and tools

What We Offer

Health/Dental/Vision/life insurance: 100% covered for both the employee and their family
Flexible time off policy
10+ paid holidays annually
401(k) with up to 4% company match
Equity and a potential bonus based on company performance
Remote work: $2,000 first year allowance to set up home office
$150 monthly cellphone and internet reimbursement
$5,000 annual professional development allowance
$5,250 towards continuing education or student loan repayment
$100 monthly reimbursement for lifestyle, wellness, pet insurance or home office expenses
A one-time $10,000 benefit towards family planning
In person and virtual employee events throughout the year
And of course, company swag!

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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