Cloud Threat Analyst

ASRC Federal is hiring a Cloud Threat Analyst in support of our Defense Counterintelligence Security Agency (DCSA) program based out of Hanover MD.

Team members may be required to report to Fort Meade daily if required, however Remote flexibility available! Telework offered with a requirement to be onsite up to one (1) day a week in Hanover MD.  (5 days in the office has not been required to date)

Position Description:

As the Cloud Threat Analyst, your primary duty is to safeguard our national security systems through proactive threat hunting and advanced threat detection activities. You will continuously monitor and analyze threat intelligence sources to stay informed about emerging threats, searching for signs of malicious activity across our network infrastructure, endpoints, and systems that evade traditional security solutions. A key part of your role involves developing and implementing new and innovative threat detection techniques and strategies, analyzing large datasets to identify patterns and anomalies indicative of malicious activities, and mapping adversary tactics to the MITRE ATT&CK framework. You will collaborate with other CSOC team members and stakeholders to respond to and investigate security incidents, perform in-depth forensic analysis to understand the nature and impact of threats, and provide detailed reports and briefings on threat hunting activities and findings to senior management.

Minimum Requirements:

2+ years of system-level cybersecurity experience in one of the following areas:

Cyber Security Analyst, Incident Response and Threat Hunting as part of a mid to large enterprise red team or threat hunt team.

Enterprise vulnerability management, endpoint security, or web security within a mid to large enterprise.

Active Top-Secret Clearance, eligible for TS/SCI.

Bachelor's degree in Information Security or related field, or equivalent combination of experience.

Must meet DoD 8140/8570.01-M IAM II or IAT Level II requirements (e.g., CCNA Security, CySA+, GICSP, Security+ CE, CND, SSCP, CAP, CASP+ CE, CISM, CISSP (or Associate), GSLC, CCISO, HCISPP, CEH, Pentest+, OSCP, CSSP-IR). At least one certification is required.

Required Skills:

Able to read, decipher and understand system, network, or cloud logs

Knowledge of basic Enterprise and Network operations.

Knowledge of NIST Cybersecurity Framework and/or ISO 27001 (specifically focused on incident response procedures, including containment, eradication, and recovery.)

Basic understanding of Mitter Attack framework

Communication & Collaboration: Excellent written and verbal communication skills to effectively articulate technical findings and collaborate with diverse teams.

Recommended skills:

Threat Hunting & Detection

Conduct proactive threat hunting activities to detect advanced threats that evade traditional security solutions

Continuously monitor and analyze threat intelligence sources to stay informed about emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and attack vectors

Search for signs of malicious activity across network infrastructure, endpoints, cloud environments, and systems

Develop and implement new and innovative threat detection techniques and strategies

Analyze large datasets using SIEM platforms and security analytics tools to identify patterns and anomalies indicative of malicious activities

Tune detection logic and alerting to reduce false positives and improve threat detection fidelity

Threat Intelligence & Analysis

Leverage threat intelligence sources to identify emerging threats targeting federal environments and national security systems

Map adversary activity to MITRE ATT&CK framework and develop threat models

Analyze advanced persistent threats (APTs) and understand adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs)

Recommend defensive improvements based on observed threat actor behaviors and attack patterns

Correlate threat intelligence with internal security events to identify potential compromises

Incident Response & Investigation

Collaborate with other CSOC team members and stakeholders to respond to and investigate security incidents

Perform in-depth forensic analysis to understand the nature, scope, and impact of threats

Conduct root cause analysis and impact assessments for security incidents

Support containment, eradication, and recovery efforts during security incidents

Coordinate response actions with SOC analysts, engineering teams, system owners, and government stakeholders

Document incidents, response actions, and remediation recommendations in accordance with government reporting requirements

Reporting & Documentation:

Provide detailed reports and briefings on threat hunting activities and findings to senior management

Develop and maintain threat hunting playbooks, processes, and procedures

Document lessons learned and contributed to the continuous improvement of security operations

Create and maintain technical documentation for detection rules, hunting queries, and analytical methodologies

Clearly document findings, response actions, and technical recommendations

Continuous Improvement & Compliance

Participate in the development and refinement of security monitoring and incident response tools and processes

Assist with security documentation, evidence collection, and audit response

Validate security configurations against established baselines and policies

Stay current with the latest cybersecurity trends, threat actor TTPs, and defensive technologies

We invest in the lives of our employees, both in and out of the workplace, by providing competitive pay and benefit packages. This position is offering a pay range of $115,000.00 - $134,745.00 depending on experience, seniority, geographic locations, and factors permitted by law. Benefits offered may include health care, dental, vision, life insurance; 401k; education assistance; paid time off including Paid Time Off, holidays and any other paid leave required by law.