SAIC is seeking a candidate to fill a Cyber Defense Analyst position on a joint Contractor-Government Cyber Protection Team with our customer at Ft. Meade, MD. Job Duties: • Configuration, management, and optimization of intrusion detection systems for both host and network. • Integrate and manage network sensors. • Conduct threat analysis utilizing various sources to identify threats. • Configuration, management and optimization of intrusion detection systems. • Configuration and design of deployable network kits that include switches, routers, taps, hypervisors and network storage devices to ensure seamless integration and optimal performance. • Malware triage. • Cyber threat emulation to assess defensive posture and capabilities while in a controlled environment. • Threat hunting to identify advanced persistent threats. • Technical writing in support of findings and providing security recommendations in order to secure networks . Required Education and Experience: • BS and nine (9) years or more experience; four (4) years additional in lieu of degree. • Digital Forensics of Windows, Linux and networking devices. • Incident Response Team Experience: Proven experience leading or supporting the detection, containment, and recovery of cybersecurity incidents in complex environments. • Security Operations Center Analyst Tier 2 and 3 Expertise: Demonstrated ability to investigate advanced threats, manage escalated incidents, and develop and refine SOC response procedures. • Cyber Protection Team Knowledge: Practical experience identifying vulnerabilities and implementing proactive measures to defend systems, networks, and data against evolving cyber threats. Required Security Clearance: • Must has an active TS/SCI with a CI Poly (poly must have been completed within the last 5 years.) Required Certification: • Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level III. Desired Certification/Skills: • Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC), Offensive Security. • Zero Trust Architecture. • ICS/SCADA.