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Associate Cyber Security Analyst - VTG Defense
Security Engineer
Provides incident response, threat analysis, and compliance support for Navy IT services, leveraging SIEM tools, scripting, and NIST/DoD frameworks to maintain operational readiness and improve cyber defense processes.
About the role
Key Responsibilities
- Respond to real‑world cyber incidents affecting Navy IT platforms, conduct triage, containment, eradication, and recovery activities.
- Participate in preparedness drills and tabletop exercises, documenting findings and lessons learned.
- Generate after‑action reports (AARs) that evaluate CPRC processes, recommend improvements, and track remediation actions.
- Monitor security events using SIEM solutions, perform log analysis, and correlate alerts to identify malicious activity.
- Assist with compliance initiatives, ensuring adherence to NIST, DoD, and NAVSEA security standards.
- Develop and maintain automation scripts (e.g., Python) to streamline detection, reporting, and response workflows.
Requirements
- Associate‑level experience in cyber security incident response or a related field.
- Proficiency with SIEM platforms, Windows and Linux system administration, and network security fundamentals.
- Knowledge of NIST, DoD, and other federal cybersecurity frameworks.
- Strong analytical and written communication skills for reporting and documentation.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance as required by the Department of Defense.
Skills
siemnetwork securitypython