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Information Technology Specialist InfoSec - Cybersecurity Defense Analyst - Naval Intelligence Activity
Security Engineer
Entry‑level IT Specialist focused on information security, joining a Cybersecurity Incident Response Team to detect, analyze, and remediate security events using SIEM tools, scripting, and threat‑hunting techniques.
About the role
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor security alerts and logs through SIEM platforms to identify potential incidents.
- Conduct initial triage, analysis, and containment of cybersecurity events.
- Assist in threat‑hunting activities and develop detection rules to improve detection coverage.
- Support vulnerability assessment and remediation efforts across the network.
- Document incident findings, create post‑incident reports, and contribute to lessons‑learned processes.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field, or equivalent experience.
- Fundamental knowledge of networking protocols, operating systems, and security concepts.
- Experience with scripting languages (e.g., Python) for automation and analysis.
- Familiarity with SIEM tools, IDS/IPS, and endpoint protection solutions.
- Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to work under pressure.
Skills
network securitysiempython