Description
DecisiveInstincts, LLC has an immediate opportunity for a Systems Security Analyst / Cyber Defense Analystin Newport, RI.This position requires a Top Secret / SCI clearance.
Immediate Opportunity : Systems Security Analyst / Cyber Defense Analyst
Location : Newport, RI
Clearance Required : Top Secret / SCI
Key Responsibilities
- Analyze, document, and develop integration, testing, operations, and maintenance for system security.
- Utilize cyber defense tools (., IDS alerts, firewalls, network traffic logs) to monitor and mitigate threats.
- Apply defensive measures to identify, analyze, and report security events.
- Coordinate threat and mitigation strategies across the enterprise.
Required Experience
Network & Security Operations :
Install, configure, and maintain security devices on EDU, SIPRNET, DMZ, and commercial ISP networks.Ensure compliance with DoD security and information assurance policies.Support unclassified and classified information security services.Security Tools & Technologies :
Operate ACAS, McAfee HBSS, Corelight, and Cortex for threat detection and management.Implement SOAR orchestration and SIEM event correlation & analysis.Manage cloud security systems for DLP, email security, and threat prevention.Perform vulnerability scanning, penetration testing, and firewall administration.Cybersecurity Expertise :
Analyze network alerts and identify causes of security incidents.Conduct security reviews, gap analysis, and risk mitigation.Apply knowledge of cyber threats, attack vectors, and mitigation strategies.Understand TCP / IP, DHCP, DNS, and OSI Model.Perform packet-level analysis and collect data from cyber defense resources.Education & Certifications
Degree Requirement :
Bachelor’s in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Information Systems, or Computer Science (ABET-accredited or CAE-designated institution).Certifications may be considered in lieu of a degree.Direct Applicants Only – No Agencies or Third-Party Recruiters