Senior Cybersecurity Analyst

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☕ Washington – Remote

☕ Washington – Remote

⏰ Full Time

🟠 Senior

🔐 Security Analyst

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Nightwing

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1001 - 5000 employees

💼 Consulting

🎖️ Defense

🔒 Cybersecurity

Consulting • Defense • Cybersecurity

Nightwing is an intelligence services company that continually redefines the edge of possible to advance national security interests. Serving both government agencies and commercial organizations, Nightwing specializes in cybersecurity and intelligence solutions, offering capabilities in offensive and defensive cyber operations, data operations, software modernization, and technical surveillance. Their mission is to stay ahead of evolving threats through innovative solutions and unwavering reliability, ensuring that their clients remain protected in high-stakes environments.

📋 Description

• Proactively measure the security program and provide or implement improvements • Advise Executive Leadership on current and future risks • Serve as a communications bridge between multiple SOC teams • Develop security solutions and processes mindful of operational budget constraints • Monitor alerts and events from SIEM, IDS/IPS, EDR, and other security tools • Perform advanced threat hunting and proactive security investigations • Analyze complex security incidents and determine scope, impact, and root cause • Correlate data from multiple sources to identify sophisticated attack patterns • Lead incident response for high-severity security events • Contain, eradicate, and assist in recovery from security incidents • Document incidents and create detailed reports • Perform post-incident reviews and develop lessons learned • Coordinate with IT teams and stakeholders during incident response • Research emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and attack techniques • Develop and tune detection rules and use cases • Reduce false positives and improve alert quality • Create and maintain playbooks and standard operating procedures • Contribute to threat intelligence sharing and analysis • Mentor and train junior and mid-level SOC analysts • Provide guidance on complex investigations and escalations • Participate in on-call rotation if needed for surge support or incident investigation • Contribute to SOC process improvements and automation initiatives • Prepare technical reports and executive summaries • Present findings to management and technical teams • Maintain accurate documentation of procedures and investigations • Communicate with stakeholders across the organization

🎯 Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity or SOC environment • 3+ years of hands-on experience with SIEM platforms; Microsoft Sentinel required • Proven experience in incident response and threat hunting • Experience with endpoint detection and response (EDR) tools • Deep understanding of network protocols, architecture, and security • Proficiency in log analysis and security event correlation • Knowledge of malware analysis techniques and tools • Familiarity with MITRE ATT&CK and Cyber Kill Chain frameworks • Strong understanding of Windows, Linux, and cloud environments • Experience with Python, PowerShell, and Bash • Knowledge of forensic tools and methodologies • Certifications such as GSEC, GCIH, CISSP, GCTI, or CEH preferred • Experience managing SOC/providing Cybersecurity Consultation services preferred • Knowledge of SOAR platforms and security automation preferred • Threat intelligence platform experience preferred • Project Management experience preferred • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • Ability to work under pressure during security incidents • Self-motivated with strong attention to detail • Team player with collaborative mindset • Continuous learning attitude toward evolving threats

🏖️ Benefits

• Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer • Collaboration and teamwork environment • Opportunity to work alongside talented cybersecurity and intelligence professionals • Opportunity to contribute to innovation and solve complex problems