Cybersecurity Analyst with Security Clearance

Breakpoint Labs is seeking a highly motivated, self-starter to serve in the capacity of a Cybersecurity Analyst within a fast-paced Cybersecurity Services Provider (CSSP) environment. The position will be on-site due to the classified work, and the site location is Fort Belvoir, VA. A DoD Secret clearance will be accepted, but the ability to be cleared for a Top Secret is required. Position Responsibilities: - Conduct continuous network monitoring and analysis using various defensive cyber tools

- Enumerate vulnerable terrain in support of Tier 1 reporting.

- Provide end customers with vulnerability assessment reports with tailored, prioritized mitigation actions.

- Track vulnerability management efforts from identification, to notification, to remediation.

- Investigate and report potential false positives from continuous monitoring tools.

- Analyze risk score trends and ascertain potential root causes to risk score anomalies.

- Track compliance trends and provide prioritized list of findings to end customers.

- Assist subscribers in the deployment of Nessus agents.

- Enumerate and report instances of specific platforms, installed software, and services (including unauthorized instances).

- Validate network scanning quality and compliance IAW applicable JFHQ-DODIN TASKORDS.

- Troubleshoot credentialed vulnerability scanning failures and provide remediation guidance.

- Research emerging threats and vulnerabilities to aid in the identification of network security risks.

- Assist in incident response activities by querying existing data and sharing matching indicators of compromise (IOC).

- Conduct user activity monitoring (UAM) in support of the Insider Threat Program.

- Provide prompt, quality customer service with excellent written and oral communication skills.

- Provide direct support to the Protect Team Lead.

- Experience with Tenable Security Center/Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) strongly preferred.

- Knowledge of network scanning principles and the potential impacts of intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS) to scan data accuracy. Required Experience: - Knowledge in Evaluator Scoring Metrics (ESM) criteria.

- Experience working in a fast-paced, metrics-driven, and team-oriented environment.

- Ability to communicate complex technical and programmatic information, often in the form of verbal and visual operational updates, situation reports and briefings.

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Certifications Required: Security+ Continuing Education (CE) CompTIA AND, Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) EC-Council Clearance Required: DoD Secret Security Clearance. PLEASE NOTE: The position will require a Top Secret clearance, so the ability to be processed and granted a Top Secret clearance is required. Education Requirements: Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, or related field of study.

Permanent