Cyber Security Analyst

Athenix Cyber & SIGINT is seeking a Cyber Security Analyst to support a contract in the San Antonio, TX area.  

Position Overview:

Using your experience and expertise in cyber security analysis, you will monitor the system and review host, network, and firewall logs to inspect events that occur within the operational environment. In addition, you will: 

• Configure, monitor, and analyze data, logs, alerts, and signatures
• Implement detection methods and intrusion detection system signatures to automate continuous monitoring of the network infrastructure
• Utilize security technologies such as host-based intrusion detection systems (OSSEC) and/or network-based intrusion detection systems (Snort/Suricata/Zeek) to identify anomalies, unauthorized users, malicious activity, vulnerabilities, and policy violations
• Utilize available resources such as all-source analysis to develop and/or modify existing detection techniques to reflect current and emerging cyber threats
• Participate in Incident Response and post-mortem analysis activities
• Support triage and escalation during an incident response upon recognition of an event
• Perform log analysis and logging configuration
• Employ the Plan, Brief, Execute, and Debrief (PBED) methodology
• Maintain knowledge of applicable cyber defense policies, regulations, and compliance documents specifically related to defensive cyberspace operations
• Have experience and knowledge of analytical tools developed for intelligence, threat analysis, and SIGINT metadata analysis
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements:

• 13+ years experience designing, developing, testing and evaluating computer-based systems relating to Cryptographic Modernization technologies
• Experience with Key Management certification plans
• Certified Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator (CHFI)
• Certified Network Defense Architect (CNDA) 
• Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
• Active TS/SCI clearance is required

Athenix Solutions Group, LLC and its companies Athenix Cyber and SIGINT, and Athenix Special Missions is an EEO/Affirmative action employer and is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.