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Sierra Nevada Corporation Cybersecurity Analyst I (Contingent Upon Program Award) in Sparks, Nevada

Do you have strong analytical and communication skills, like to work in a collaborative environment, and have a background in the US Department of Defense, US Military, or Aerospace & Defense industry? We may have the perfect opportunity for you! As a Cybersecurity Analyst I you will be responsible for cyber threat identification, evaluation, prioritization, and remediation activities under the direction of the Cyber Security Manager. You'll continuously reviews existing and proposed changes to SNC systems, networks, and software designs, and is responsible for analyzing logging and alerting data, identifying and escalating potential security events. The Cyber Security Analyst will partner with business users to support the integration of cybersecurity protections into business operations and will act as a key member of the incident response team.

As a Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst, you support the 24x7x365 SOC by providing a consolidated enterprise view of security events and network activity. Currently, SOC Analysts work shifts, on site. This is an excellent opportunity to learn and apply cybersecurity fundamentals using leading edge tools for a large Defense Contractor. As a Security Operations Center Analyst working at the Tier 1/2 level, you will provide a Cybersecurity partnership with the client to ensure proper implementation of protections toward current and future projects.

As SNC's corporate team, we provide the company and its business areas with strategic direction and business support spanning executive management, finance and accounting, operations, human resources, legal, IT, information security, facilities, marketing, and communications

Responsibilities:

  • Perform regular analysis of specified logging, intrusion detection, malware scanning reports and raw outputs, escalating potential business threats and risks

  • Perform required tasks and coordinate with client team members to rapidly isolate, contain, and remediate client system intrusions

  • Coordinate incident response and investigation activities with client teams as well as internal organizations in an efficient and professional manner

  • Participate in market reviews and product evaluation of tools to enhance the client’s security posture against existing and emerging threats

  • Assist in drafting written guides and process reference materials to support policy and compliance requirements

  • Analyze and correlate incident event data to develop preliminary root cause and corresponding remediation strategy by using various data analytics techniques

  • Support the Operations Center team with other investigative duties

Must Haves:

  • Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Network Engineering, Information Technology, or a related Engineering discipline and typically 0 - 2 years of relevant experience

  • A higher level degree may substitute for experience

  • Related experience may be considered in lieu of required education

  • Knowledge of data security administration principles, methods, and techniques

  • Familiarity with domain structures, user authentication, and digital signatures

Preferred:

  • Ability to read and interpret security and technical documentation.

  • Proven track record of maintaining the confidentiality of high-sensitivity projects and data.

  • Ability to perform critical-incident response

SNC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more (https://www.sncorp.com/careers/total-rewards/) .

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance. U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position needs an active U.S. Security Clearance for employment. Non-U.S. citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance. The Department of Defense Consolidated Adjudications Facility (DoD CAF), a federal government agency, handles the adjudicative aspects of the security clearance eligibility process for industry applicants. Adjudicative factors which affect the outcome of the eligibility determination include, but are not limited to, allegiance to the U.S., foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations and illegal drug use.

Learn more about the background check process for Security Clearances. (https://www.dcsa.mil/About/)

SNC is a global leader in aerospace and national security committed to moving the American Dream forward. We’re known and respected for our mission and execution focus, agility, and disruptive and rapid innovation. We provide leading edge technologies and transformative solutions that support our nation’s most critical security needs. If you are mission-focused, thrive in collaborative environments, and want to make our country stronger with state-of-the-art technologies that safeguard freedom, join our team!

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome our employees to bring their whole selves to their work. SNC is committed to fostering an inclusive, accepting, and diverse environment free of discrimination. Employment decisions are made without regarding to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law. Contributions to SNC come in many shapes and styles, and we believe diversity in our workforce fosters new and greater ways to dream, innovate, and inspire.

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