Watchfloor Analyst

Job Details

Watchfloor Analyst

100% onsite - Huntsville AL

Must hold active Top Secret SCI Clearance

New cleared position available! Why this role stands out? You'll be the frontline of cyber defense - not watching from the sidelines, but actively commanding the response when every second counts working in tandem with the FBI.

We are seeking experienced Mid-Level Incident Response Analysts and Watchfloor Analysts to support our cybersecurity operations. This role involves monitoring, analyzing, and responding to security incidents in real-time, ensuring the protection of critical systems. Based in Hunstville, AL the position requires strong analytical abilities, hands-on experience in incident response, and the ability to operate effectively in a shift-based environment.

• Lead threat monitoring activities to detect and analyze complex security incidents using SIEM tools, IDS/IPS, EDR, and other advanced security platforms.
• Direct and manage incident response actions, from identification through containment, eradication, and recovery.
• Leverage threat intelligence sources to inform proactive threat hunting and incident analysis, maintaining awareness of evolving threat landscapes.
• Ensure thorough documentation of incidents and contribute to the continuous improvement of SOC playbooks and response protocols.
• Work closely with SOC leadership, incident response teams, and threat intelligence analysts to strengthen the organization's overall security posture.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or a related field or equivalent experience.
• 5-10 years of experience in systems security.
• Top Secret Clearance with SCI Eligibility

Other Job Specific Skills

• Must be able to communicate effectively and clearly present technical approaches and findings.
• Exercises a limited degree of latitude in determining technical objectives of assignments.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Must be able to balance multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Advanced knowledge of encryption, vulnerability assessment, penetration testing, cyber forensics, intrusion detection, and incident response and remediation.

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