[Hiring] Cybersecurity Analyst @Amentum

Role Description

Amentum is seeking a Cybersecurity Analyst with focus on Incident Management. This is a fully remote and hands-on role, responsible for ensuring Amentum assets are protected from cyber threats.

• Design, develop and implement security controls to protect information systems, enterprise applications and data
• Work closely with our MSSP/SOC to monitor and improve Incident Response services
• Participate in 2nd-level Security Operations Center (SOC) activities, e.g. respond to critical security incidents escalated by a MSSP
• Analyze, troubleshoot and investigate security-related IT system anomalies based on platform reporting, network traffic, log files and automated security alerts
• Optimize processes/tooling and automate recurring tasks
• Provide off-hours support on an infrequent, but as needed basis
• Maintain and update relevant system and process documentation
• Cover other assignments as needed

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Typically, two to three years of relevant experience with Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or related field
• Current Security+ or similar industry certification
• Solid experience in Threat Intelligence/Hunting using KQL
• Microsoft Azure experience, including M365
• Experience with Windows/Linux log management and analysis
• Experience in Incident Management and Breach Investigations
• Experience creating playbooks and detection automations
• Experience in SIEM Management
• Ability to travel up to 10%

Requirements

• Good understanding of system and network security technologies and related concepts, e.g. boundary protection, network segmentation, firewalls, endpoint security, threat hunting and data protection
• Familiarity with MITRE ATT&CK
• Effective time management and communication skills
• Self-starter, strong written/verbal communication, comfortable with minimal supervision and shifting priorities

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
• Educational reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tax-saving options
• Disability and life insurance
• Pet insurance