Senior Cybersecurity Analyst - Sealing Technologies

Location: Columbia, MD
Type: Hybrid
Travel: 15%

Sealing Technologies, a Parsons Company, provides Cyber Security services and cutting-edge technologies to the Federal Government. Sealing Technologies is seeking a Senior Cybersecurity Analyst to aid in the development and maintenance of a Machine Learning platform for a DoD Customer. This is a role that will provide the opportunity to develop skills and experience in Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, and a wealth of data engineering initiatives. You will have the opportunity to support the Department of Defense (DoD) with Research, Development, Testing, and Evaluation. The individual must be comfortable working with a wide range of stakeholders and functional teams.

Work will be performed both onsite in Northern Virginia at the DoD customer location and at our Sealing Tech HQ in Columbia, MD. A few days a week of remote work may be possible under certain scenarios.

Position involves the following tasks:

• Design, develop, and communicate advanced defensive cyber warfare concepts and technical solutions.
• Identifying emergent and dynamic cyber operations challenges.   
• Analyzing events that occur in a variety of network environments for the purpose of identifying threats.
• Detecting and identifying attacks on a variety of networks.
• Researching unknown applications found in packet capture sessions.
• Experience with Host Based Forensic Analysis.
• Experience managing teams of Data Scientists and guide them to develop models for assisting with Threat Hunting.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Degree in Information Security, Computer Science or a related form of engineering training.
• 5 years of Cybersecurity experience, including supporting classified networks.
• 6-8 years of Federal and/or DoD experience.
• Active TS security clearance with the ability to obtain an SCI.
• Extensive experience with ELK/Splunk and/or other SIEM.
• Extensive experience threat hunting with Zeek logs.
• Experience using other network based tools (DLD, IDS, etc).
• Familiarity with all related aspects of cybersecurity operations and security architecture.
• Determine susceptibility to real world incidents by identifying weaknesses in security.
• Analyze operating system and database settings and configurations compared to industry standards, guidelines, and best practices.
• Strong knowledge of networking protocols at multiple layers of the OSI model such as IP, TCP, UDP, DNS, HTTP(S), etc.
• Strong experience with threat hunting.
• Expert knowledge of exploits for multiple operating systems such as Windows, Linux, etc and operational technology.
• US Citizen

Preferred Qualifications:

• Past experience working with or as a part of a Cyber Protection Team (CPT).
• CISSP certification or equivalent.
• Experience with various network forensic and packet capture tools such as: Wireshark, Network Miner, etc.
• Experience with Penetration Tools: Kali Linux and tools bundled in that distro.
• Strong organizational skills and excellent attention to details.
• Abilities to work independently and to manage time effectively.
• Effective communication skills with an appreciation for the appropriate ways to interact with managers, coworkers, customers and vendors.
• Familiarity with DevSecOps and Agile software development methodologies.
• Familiarity with a variety of PCAP file formats.

**This role has an internal job title of Network Security Engineer IV or V**. The anticipated base salary range for this position based on current national data. Actual pay will be adjusted based on an individual's skills, experience, education, and other job-related factors permitted by law. In addition to the anticipated salary, one will have the opportunity to qualify for bonuses. 

Working is no longer solely about the job. Here at Sealing Tech, we understand your happiness and health is vital to our success. We are innovative in our approach to cultivating balanced work environments and offer a plethora of added perks. Sealing Tech offers competitive compensation packages, health, dental, and vision insurance, retirement contributions, continuing education budgets, tuition reimbursement, flexible schedules, and generous vacation policies. Other perks include complimentary snacks, drinks & monthly catered lunches, and company retreats and gatherings. Plus, flexible work arrangements, pet friendly offices and quarterly merit bonuses for qualified employees. We are looking for a new member to join our team, take on challenges, be innovative and willing to grow with us. BUILD, SECURE, SOLVE.