Cyber Security Analyst

ICF is seeking an experienced Cyber Security Analyst to support the research and development of new cyber analytics capabilities that will help the US protect and defend its networks and critical information systems. We seek a Cleared Cyber Security Analyst to support a large federal cyber security analytic program.

Your work will contribute to the knowledge of how cyber-attacks work, how vulnerabilities are exploited and the way hostile cyber actors operate.  We are looking for individuals that want to analyze and understand data and find anomalies. Use your skills to help experiment and prototype future cyber capabilities for implementation at large-scale.

As the Cyber Security Analyst you will work with our customer, developers, and researchers to evolve, automate, and enhance cyber security capabilities in defense of federal agencies.

This is an opportunity to contribute to an important project from its beginning, work with the latest and emerging technologies, and all while building a great career at ICF!

Work location based in Pensacola, Florida.

What you’ll be doing:

• Augment operational cyber analysts and act as a consultant for detection and/or threat hunting
• Advise on data preparation, implementation of techniques, visualizations, and employment of analytics developed by ICF and customer partners
• Assess current use of cyber tools by analysts and assess whether efficiencies can be made via alternate use of current, or adoption of alternate tools
• Problem-solve by identifying potential tools/processes to support needs, capturing areas of improvement that can be translated into functional requirements for future planning
• Provide ad-hoc training to cyber analyst teams on tools that support or enhance current processes
• Identify areas of technical training gaps and proposed approaches to methods (hands on, online modules, etc.) to improve the use of tools and data in support of the cybersecurity mission.
• Participate in post-engagement review
• Effectively communicate with leadership to ensure awareness of progress, challenges

Basic Qualifications:

• Active high-level security clearance required as part of client contract requirement
• 5 or more years of IT experience.
• 5 or more years of IA/security experience
• 5 years of experience using network security analysis/IDS tools
• 5 or more years of experience analyzing PCAP data and understanding of current threats and trends present in the Information Security and Technology field.
• 5 or more years of experience with different types of Malware including how to detect it, attack vectors, and vulnerabilities used.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in IT, Cyber, or a related field
• Knowledge of Python or other scripting languages

Professional Experience:

• People skills and the ability to communicate effectively with various clients along with the ability to explain and elaborate on technical details

What you’ll love about working here: 

• Generous vacation and retirement plans 

• Flexible work location 

• Diverse workforce that values equality and inclusion 

• Ongoing training and development opportunities 

• Participation in charity initiatives 

• Employee support program 

• Comprehensive health benefits 

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