Cyber Security Analyst - Military veterans preferred

2025-04-24
Trace Systems
Other

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  employee   contract


Scott Afb
Illinois
62225
United States

Trace Systems


Cyber Security Analyst

US-IL-Scott AFB

Job ID: 2025-6425
Type: Regular Full-Time
# of Openings: 1
Scott AFB, IL

Overview

Job Title: Cyber Security Analyst

Job Location: Scott AFB, IL 



Responsibilities

Trace Systems is actively recruiting for a Cyber Security Analyst to join our team based on-site at Scott AFB, IL.

 

Duties and responsibilities may include, but aren't limited to:

  • Cyber Threat Analysis on the DoD network
  • Network Traffic Analysis using packet capture programs
  • Conduct routine security audits for compliance
  • Respond to alerts and identify malicious threats on the DoD network
  • Upgrade network sensors and Security Information and Event Management systems as new threats are discovered
  • Manage IDS and IPS devices
  • Manage firewalls
  • Report findings to USCYBERCOM for review


Qualifications



  • Active, in-scope US Government issued: Top Secret clearance. 

  • Due to the nature of the work and US Government required, US Citizenship is required.

  • 2+ years of Cyber Security or Information Assurance related experience.
  • Current DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification (Security+, CCNA-Security, CySA+, etc.)
  • Knowledgeable of the life cycle of network threats, attacks, attack vectors.
  • Understanding of methods of exploitation and of intrusion set tactics, techniques and procedures (TTPs).
  • Understanding of TCP/IP, common networking ports and protocols, traffic flow, system administration, OSI model, defense-in-depth and common security elements.
  • Hands-on experience analyzing high volumes logs, network data (e.g. Netflow, FPC), and other attack artifacts in support of incident investigations.
  • In-depth knowledge of architecture, engineering, and operations of at least one enterprise SIEM platform (e.g. Nitro/McAfee Enterprise Security Manager, ArcSight, QRadar, LogLogic, Splunk).
  • Experience and proficiency with any of the following: Anti-Virus, HIPS, ID/PS, Full Packet Capture software, Host-Based Forensics, or Network Forensics.
  • Experience with malware analysis concepts and methods.
  • Unix/Linux command line experience.
  • Scripting and programming experience.
  • Motivated self-starter with strong written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to create complex technical reports on analytic findings.
  • Willingness to perform shift work.

Desired Qualifications:

  • Advanced certifications such as SANS GIAC/GCIA/GCIH, CISSP, CASP and/or SIEM-specific training and certification.  (CISSP or equivalent).
  • Demonstrated commitment to training, self-study and maintaining proficiency in the technical cyber security domain.


Education:

  • A minimum Bachelor's degree is required, however additional experience, education, and training may be considered in lieu of degree.


Trace Systems:

Trace Systems Inc. was founded to support and defend our nation's security interests at home and abroad–– whenever and wherever. We provide enterprise IT, engineering, full life-cycle communications, cybersecurity, cloud and virtualization services and solutions to the United States Department of Defense and other federal agencies.  

 

To Apply: We invite you to put your talents to work by joining a growing team of dynamic professionals here at Trace Systems! Be part of a culture at our leading-edge company where you can achieve great things while fostering a satisfying and rewarding career progression. To learn more about our current openings, text ‘tracejobs’ to 97211 or apply directly through our website at: www.tracesystems.com. #jointracesystems

 

Trace Systems is an equal opportunity employer.  Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.





Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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