Harmonia Holdings Group, LLC is an award-winning, rapidly growing federal government contractor committed to providing innovative, high-performing solutions to our government clients and focused on fostering a workplace that encourages growth, initiative, creativity, and employee satisfaction.
Description
Title: Cyber Defense Analyst
Location: Hybrid, Washington, DC
Terms: Full-time
Clearance: Ability to obtain a Public Trust
Travel: 0-20%
Position Description:
Harmonia is seeking a Cyber Defense Analyst aligned to the National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education NICE Framework (Protect and Defend) to support Federal government cybersecurity operations.
The Cyber Defense Analyst uses data collected from a variety of cyber defense tools—such as intrusion detection systems (IDS), firewalls, and network traffic logs—to analyze events within the environment for the purpose of detecting, mitigating, and responding to cybersecurity threats. This role provides expert-level support for incident preparation, detection, analysis, and response, working collaboratively with Harmonia customer stakeholders to protect mission-critical systems and data.
Responsibilities:
- Monitor and analyze alerts, logs, and data from cyber defense tools to identify potential security incidents and threats.
- Provide expert-level support for incident preparation, detection, analysis, and response
- Investigate and analyze security events to determine root cause, scope, and impact.
- Support incident response activities, including containment, eradication, and recovery efforts.
- Collaborate closely with UMA, USDA, and other Federal stakeholders during incident handling and response activities.
- Document incidents, analysis, and response actions in accordance with Federal requirements and best practices.
- Support the development and refinement of incident response processes, procedures, and playbooks.
- Communicate incident details, risks, and mitigation strategies clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Ensure activities align with Federal cybersecurity policies, standards, and guidelines.
Requirements:
- Advanced capability level consistent with the NICE framework role, with demonstrated abilities, knowledge, and skills to perform all core tasks.
- Demonstrated experience providing incident preparation, detection, analysis, and response support to the Federal government.
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
- Strong analytical skills and experience working with cyber defense tools and security event data.
Desired:
- CISSP certification or industry-accepted incident response certification, such as Certified Cyber Threat Hunting Professional (CCTHP).
- Master’s degree or higher, and/or a degree in cybersecurity, information technology, or a related field.
- Experience supporting enterprise-level security operations in a Federal environment.
#DICE #CJ
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Here at Harmonia we are pleased to have been repeatedly recognized for our outstanding work culture, the innovative work we do, and the employees on our team who make a difference each day. Some of these recognitions include:
- Recognized as a Top 20 "Best Place to Work in Virginia"
- Recipient of Department of Labor's HireVets Gold Medallion
- Great Place to Work Certification for five years running
- A Virginia Chamber of Commerce Fantastic 50 company
- A Northern Virginia Technology Council Tech 100 company
- Inc. 5000 list of fastest growing companies for eleven years
- Two-time SBA SBIR Tibbett's Award winner
- Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Certification
We recognize that every bit of our success is the result of our teams of hard-working, motivated, and innovative professionals who are proud to call themselves part of the Harmonia family! In addition to competitive compensation, a family-focused culture, and a dynamic, productive work environment, we offer all full-time employees a variety of benefits including, but not limited to
- Traditional and HSA- eligible medical insurance plans
- 100% employer-paid dental and vision insurance options
- 100% employer-sponsored STD, LTD, and life insurance
- 5% 401(k) company matching
- Flexible-schedules and teleworking options
- Paid holidays and PTO Accrual Plans
- Paid Parental Leave
- Professional development and career growth opportunities
- Team and company-wide events, recognition, and appreciation-- and so much more!
Check out our LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram to find out a little more about who we are and if we are the right next step for your career!
Harmonia is an Equal Opportunity Employer providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or genetics. Harmonia does and will take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. To perform the above job successfully, an individual must possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed; meet the education and work experience required; and must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily. Other duties in addition to those listed may be assigned as necessary to meet business needs. Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable an applicant with a disability to successfully apply for and/or perform the essential duties of the job. If you are in need of an accommodation, please contact [email protected].
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What We Do
Harmonia (www.harmonia.com) is a rapidly growing, award-winning, woman-owned company delivering cutting edge innovative technology solutions to federal agencies and commercial clients. We have been on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest growing companies in the US for 11 years, were selected to be on the Fed 100 in 2018, and have been repeatedly named to the Virginia Chamber of Commerce Fantastic 50 and the Northern Virginia Technology Council Tech 100. Every bit of our success is the result of a team of incredibly talented, dedicated and focused professionals who are the heart and soul of Harmonia!
With offices across the country, Harmonia offers competitive compensation and a dynamic, productive work environment. Benefits include gym/ wellness reimbursement, employer-paid medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options, 5% 401(k) matching, and generous PTO.
