Cyber Threat Analyst (Remote)

Overview:

• Tier One Technologies is looking for a Cyber Threat Analyst to work with our direct US Government client.
• This will be a 100% remote Contract-to-Hire position.
• SELECTED CANDIDATES WITHOUT REQUIRED CLEARANCE WILL BE SUBJECT TO A FEDERAL GOVERNMENT BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION TO RECEIVE IT.

• Identify and develop threat intelligence reports from all available open sources.
• Maintain threat indicators within the threat intelligence platform.
• Willingness to learn new tools adapted by organization and take training as needed.
• Implement and support standard procedures for incident response.
• Interface with Business Unit Information System Security Officers and Incident Response Teams.
• Monitor cyber security events, provide information of suspicious activity, and assist other teams as needed to provide threat intelligence information.
• Provide support to contract Program Manager, as necessary.
• Effectively communicates technical information to non-technical audiences.
• Influence others to comply with policies (threat intelligence and travel) and conform to standards and best practices.

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or other related fields.
• 5+ years of experience with security operations and incident response.
• Prior experience with Splunk, Analyst1, Virus Total, SIR, and other relevant tools.
• CERTIFICATIONS (One or more required): CISSP or CISA or CISM or GIAC or RHCE.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Must be able to obtain a Position of Public Trust Clearance.
• All candidates must be a US Citizen or have permanent residence status (Green Card).
• Candidate must have lived in the United States for the past 5 years.
• Cannot have more than 6 months travel outside the United States within the last 5 years. Military Service excluded.