Cybersecurity Operations Analyst; CSSP

General Summary

Performs system monitoring and analysis support for the detection of cyber incidents and provides recommendations on how to correct findings.

• Analyzes network data using packet capture analysis, network flow analysis, and Cloud Logs to identify and report on potential security incidents.
• Assists customers with remediation of a wide range of cybersecurity issues including vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, cyber incidents, and non‑compliance.
• Provides analysis, recommendations, and verification to achieve acceptable mitigation of security incidents.
• Generates and publishes monthly reports providing customers with a summary of their cyber security posture as well as tracking customers with consistent issues.
• Conducts daily review of open vulnerabilities using both Network and Endpoint based security solutions, reporting on high risk findings and tracking mitigation efforts until resolved.
• Enforces endpoint quarantine policies on extremely high risk devices using Endpoint Security Solution.
• Assists customers in preparing for upcoming cyber security posture assessments by providing overview of topics covered by assessment, and coordinating with customer and other operational teams to mitigate potential high risk findings observed on the site's network.
• May interface with external entities (e.g., law enforcement, intelligence/government agencies, etc.).

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a related field (minimum of three related certifications may be used in place of related academic field).
• Minimum of four years of related experience.
• Active CompTIA Security+CE certification.
• US Citizenship required; must be able to obtain/maintain an interim DoD Secret clearance prior to starting.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to communicate and present information to customers at varying levels of technical detail.
• Comfortable working in a constantly adapting and changing environment that may require learning new skills and the ability to adjust priorities.
• Basic knowledge of Computer Network Defense activities to include standard cyber‑defense Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS), Intrusion Protection Systems (IPS), network monitoring, packet capture analysis, network flow analysis, network proxy operation, firewalls, and anti‑virus capabilities.
• Basic knowledge of vulnerability and risk management techniques in a cyber security setting, including handling risk/severity‑based prioritization and decision making.
• Familiar with encryption technology, penetration, and vulnerability analysis of various security technologies, and information technology security research.

• CySA+ or CEH certification.
• Active Secret Clearance.
• Experience analyzing alerts using PCAPs and/or cloud logs, as well as an understanding of network threats and methods to defend against potential malicious activity.
• Proficiency in Office 365 tools at a professional level.
• Experience using vulnerability scanning solutions such as Tenable Nessus.
• Experience using data presentation/automation tools such as PowerBI or Tableau.
• Experience assessing Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) findings.
• Experience working with Endpoint Security Solutions such as Trellix or Microsoft Defender Endpoint.
• Experience handling risk/severity‑based prioritization and decision making.

COLSA Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.