Sentar is proud to be an employee-owned company, fostering a culture of empowerment, collaboration, and innovation. Sentar is dedicated to developing the critical talent that the connected world demands to create solutions to address the convergence of cybersecurity, intelligence, analytics, and systems engineering. We invite you to join the team where you can build, innovate, and secure your career.
Sentar is seeking a Cyber Defense Analyst (Tier 1) in Quantico, VA!
Role Description:
The Cyber Defense Analyst (Tier 1) will provide 24/7/365 cybersecurity monitoring and detection for the government enterprise network. As a Cyber Defense Analyst, you will leverage advanced tools and methodologies to identify malicious activities, mitigate threats, and safeguard critical systems. This is a fast-paced and high-impact role in a mission-critical environment.
The selected applicant will perform a variety of activities including but not limited to:
- Continuous Network Monitoring: Detect and analyze malicious and anomalous activities using advanced cybersecurity tools such as Tanium, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Elastic/Kibana, and the DoD’s Joint Regional Security Stack (JRSS).
- Detection Playbooks: Execute up to 40 detection use cases daily, documenting results in the government’s play tracker system.
- Incident Escalation: Submit incident reports with all required details to the government’s incident management system, maintaining a minimum 80% acceptance rate.
- Red Team Interaction: Collaborate with Red Teams to validate detection capabilities and improve response processes.
- Documentation and Updates: Annually update monitoring tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs), ensuring alignment with the latest cybersecurity best practices.
- Training: Prepare and deliver quarterly courses on Division-specific TTPs, achieving high satisfaction ratings on government-approved surveys.
- CSSP Accreditation Support: Provide documentation and technical support to maintain the government’s CSSP accreditation per DoD standards.
Qualifications:
Clearance Level: Secret
Education: N/A
Experience:
- DODD 8570 IAT Level II Certification.
- CSSP Analyst Certification.
- One (1) year of experience in cybersecurity monitoring or related roles.
- Familiarity with enterprise monitoring tools and cybersecurity frameworks.
- Strong analytical skills for identifying and escalating potential threats
- Proficiency in documenting incidents and maintaining reporting accuracy
- Excellent problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
Benefits at Sentar:
Our unique ownership model attracts top talent, giving employees the freedom to take initiative and drive meaningful improvements. In addition to cultivating a thriving and inclusive work environment, Sentar offers an extensive benefits package designed to support the well-being of employees and their families. Employee ownership is the foundation of our culture, promoting participation, teamwork, and accountability while ensuring long-term financial security and a commitment to excellence.
- Voluntary Medical, Dental, Vision, with Health Savings or Flexible Spending Plan options
- Voluntary Life, Critical Illness, Accident, and Long Term Care insurance options
- Group Term Life, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability is provided by Sentar to all qualifying employees
- Generous 401(k) match
- Competitive PTO plan that graduates quickly with years of service
- Other leave programs; holiday schedule along with bereavement, maternity, jury and military duty
- Mental health awareness programs
- Tuition reimbursement
- Professional development reimbursement
- Recognition and Awards programs
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Skills Required
- Secret security clearance
- DODD 8570 IAT Level II certification
- CSSP Analyst certification
- One (1) year of experience in cybersecurity monitoring or related roles
- Familiarity with enterprise monitoring tools and cybersecurity frameworks (Tanium, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Elastic/Kibana, JRSS)
- Ability to execute detection playbooks and document results accurately
- Proficiency in documenting incidents and maintaining reporting accuracy
- Strong analytical skills for identifying and escalating potential threats
- Excellent problem-solving abilities and attention to detail
- Ability to prepare and deliver quarterly training on Division-specific TTPs
- Provide documentation and technical support to maintain CSSP accreditation per DoD standards
What We Do
Sentar is a leading cyber-intelligence solutions provider focused on the National Security sector. The company blends expertise in cybersecurity, intelligence and analytics, and systems and software engineering to protect national security by innovating, building, and securing mission-critical assets. Key clients include the U.S. Army, the U.S. Navy, and the Defense Health Agency.
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