Defensive Security Analyst-Washington, DC at SpecterOps

Washington, District of Columbia, United States

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$110,000 – $160,000Compensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

CybersecurityIndustries

Requirements

Current TS/SCI Clearance
Availability Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM US Eastern Time, on-site at Washington, DC location; availability for after-hours or weekend work in urgent incident response scenarios
Established experience in operating within a SOC environment (through relevant experience or qualifications)
Knowledge of operating and maintaining a SIEM
Knowledge of cloud architectures, particularly AWS
Expertise in supporting incident response activities and digital forensics, including capture and preservation of system logs, volatile memory captures, and hard drive (physical or virtual) image captures
Experience with programming or scripting languages such as PowerShell, Python, and Bash
Ability to conduct host forensics, network forensics, log analysis, and malware triage in support of hunt operations
Strong communication skills to interface with client contact(s) and staff in a constructive and professional manner
Proficiency in utilizing common forensic and incident response tools

Responsibilities

Support the client's Security Operations Center (SOC) systems
Independently manage and monitor SOC systems
Conduct host forensics, network forensics, log analysis, and malware triage
Capture and preserve digital evidence
Develop comprehensive reports and presentations for technical and executive audiences
Collaborate with client personnel and staff

Skills

SIEM

AWS

PowerShell

Python

Bash

Incident Response

Digital Forensics

Host Forensics

Network Forensics

Log Analysis

Malware Triage

SpecterOps

Cybersecurity services for threat defense

About SpecterOps

SpecterOps provides cybersecurity services that help organizations defend against advanced cyber threats. Their main services include adversary simulation, penetration testing, hunt operations, and breach assessments, which test and improve an organization's security measures. They also offer specialized tools like BloodHound and PowerForensics, along with training programs to educate clients on the latest tactics used by cyber adversaries. SpecterOps stands out by combining high-level services with proprietary tools and training, aiming to enhance the security posture of both commercial businesses and government agencies.

Alexandria, VirginiaHeadquarters

2017Year Founded

$74.4MTotal Funding

EARLY_VCCompany Stage

CybersecurityIndustries

51-200Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Flexible Work Hours

Paid Holidays

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Stock Options

Home Office Stipend

Phone/Internet Stipend

Professional Development Budget

Family Planning Benefits

Risks

Increased competition from companies like XM Cyber may challenge SpecterOps' market share.

Over-reliance on government contracts poses risks if government spending changes.

Rapid cyber threat evolution may outpace SpecterOps' tool and training development.

Differentiation

SpecterOps offers unique adversary simulation services mimicking real-world attacker tactics.

Their BloodHound tool identifies attack paths in Active Directory environments effectively.

SpecterOps provides advanced adversary TTPs training, enhancing client defense capabilities.

Upsides

SpecterOps received FedRAMP High Authorization, expanding access to federal government contracts.

Kevin Mandia's appointment as chair enhances SpecterOps' credibility and strategic direction.

The launch of a channel partner program broadens SpecterOps' market reach and service delivery.

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