Cloud Cyber Defense Analyst

A leader in cutting-edge research and technology in the cyber arena, CPMG focuses on using business drivers to guide cybersecurity activities and manage risk. CPMG offers flexible, integrative solutions for Department of Defense (DoD) contractors, among others, and specializes in cybersecurity, information and operational technology, electronic security surveillance, and support services.

Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) Analyst to support a federal contract focused on providing Cloud 25 cybersecurity expertise and support to the Army Enterprise Cloud Management Agency (ECMA) and Army Cyber Command (ARCYBER) Cloud Cybersecurity operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in open-source intelligence gathering, analysis, and reporting, with a particular emphasis on cybersecurity threats, trends, and vulnerabilities in cloud environments.

Essential Job Functions:

• Primarily responsible for finding vulnerabilities, delivering analyses, crafting mitigations, developing cybersecurity products, and educating our customers to prevent and eradicate the cyber threats to U.S. Army's own cloud information systems and networks assets.
• Applies technical expertise to provide computer network defense capabilities, continuous monitoring, technical analysis, situational awareness, and incident response for the highest classified capabilities, systems, and data in the Army.
• Applies knowledge of DoD and Joint Service computer network and communications regulations, services, and instructions to ensure computer systems and telecommunications services comply with applicable cybersecurity regulations and instructions.
• Monitors cloud systems for potential security breaches.
• Conducts risk assessments and vulnerability testing.

Necessary Skills and Knowledge:

• Must be familiar with RMF and its rules and regulations.
• Must understand the utilization, configuration, implementation, and analysis of industry standard cyber defense capabilities, including, but not limited to, web content filters, email security capabilities, IDS, IPS, AESS, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Domain Name System (DNS) security practices, advanced log analysis, network monitoring, network flow analysis, packet capture analysis, network proxies, firewalls, anti-virus capabilities, Linux/UNIX command line, and access control lists.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interact with technical teams, senior leadership.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum five years of experience performing CND or a master's degree in computer science or a relevant field and a minimum of three years of experience in working in CND.
• Global Information Assistance Certification (GIAC) and GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH).
• Certification in one or more of the following: Certified Intrusion Analyst, Certified Ethical Hacking (CEH) or Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
• DoD 8570.01 Information Assurance Technical 3 (IAT Level 3) certified.
• Foundational Cloud Certification.
• Must be a US citizen
• Active TOP SECRET/SCI clearance.

Pay and Benefits
At Goldbelt, we value and reward our team's dedication and hard work. We provide a competitive base salary commensurate with your qualifications and experience. As an employee, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with company matching, tax-deferred savings options, supplementary benefits, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.