Security Analyst

Hoplite Solutions is seeking a Security Analyst to conduct technical analysis to drive operations, including but not limited to: technical development, work with various partners, network analysis to understand target networks, developing network maps, profiling network security posture and technical overwatch. In this role you will leverage knowledge, provide technical analysis, conduct network analysis and reconnaissance, document analysis and code in accordance with the industry and client's best practices and leverage applications and scripting capabilities. You will also be able to partner with and conduct briefings across the client's organization and their components in support of technical analysis and operational goals.

Responsibilities:
• Solve cyber problems, identify and develop methodologies to advance cyber operations
• Provide technical development and analysis
• Network analysis to understand target networks and developing network maps
• Profiling network security posture and technical overwatch
• Conduct network analysis and reconnaissance
• Document analysis and code in accordance with industry and client's best practices
• Leverage applications and scripting capabilities
• Conduct briefings across the client's organization

Basic Qualifications:
• Active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance, with polygraph
• Approximately 10+ years of related work experience
• Core understanding of Layer 2 / Layer 3 networking
• Deep understanding of computer networks, network communications (layer 3 & 4: IP, TCP, UDP)
• Data Science background, with natural curiosity for technical problem solving
• Incident response experience
• Strong usage an analysis of netflow and PCAP traffic, to include understanding and finding anomalous activity
• Ability to parse large amounts of netflow or PCAP data
• Research new solutions of latest cybersecurity solutions, and develop rapid prototypes against netflow and PCAP data
• Deep expertise in structured data analysis
• Demonstrated experience in ETL/data engineering and data ingest pipelines
• Experience writing code to conduct and/or automate analysis of large and/or complex data; proficiency in python or ability to quickly learn
• Combination of: willingness to solve complex challenges, understanding of cybersecurity, ability to develop threat detection processes, research and understand the latest tradecraft in the cybersecurity realm, and develop rapid prototypes to analyze netflow, PCAP and other data sets
• Ability to pay attention to details, ensuring accuracy in documentation and data
• Can handle working multiple projects at once with minimal guidance

Desired Qualifications:
• Familiarity administering and/or using Apache, Spark, Hadoop, SOLR, elastic or Cloudera software
• Giving briefings on their work and previous experience writing technical reports that involve a formal review process
• Self-motivated, creative problem solver

At Hoplite Solutions, we pride ourselves on offering competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package. This includes full coverage for health, dental, and vision insurance for both individuals and families, along with 100% coverage for life insurance, long-term and short-term disability. Additionally, we match up to 7% of employees' contributions to their 401(k) funds and follow the federal holiday calendar for paid holidays. With 4 weeks of paid time off, $5,000 yearly for education assistance or technical training, and $3,000 yearly toward student loan repayment or a 529 College Savings Plan, we're dedicated to supporting our employees' professional and personal growth.