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Riverside Research Institute Cybersecurity Analyst in Dayton, Ohio
Cybersecurity Analyst Location US-OH-Beavercreek ID 2024-3229 Category Information Security Department Position Type Full Time Salary Riverside Overview Riverside Research is an independent National Security Nonprofit dedicated to research and development in the national interest. We provide high-end technical services, research and development, and prototype solutions to some of the country's most challenging technical problems. All Riverside Research opportunities require U.S. Citizenship. Position Overview Riverside Research has a full time opening in the Dayton, OH area for a Cybersecurity Analyst to conduct systems, network, and data security analysis for the Riverside Research Cybersecurity Operations Cell (CSOC). Responsibilities Conduct vulnerability assessment (scanning, testing, analysis) and remediation/mitigation status tracking Provide threat hunting/detection and incident handling for rapidly isolating security issues, minimizing loss and destruction, removing exploitable weaknesses, and restoring business services Monitor network traffic and user account activity to detect, investigate, and resolve anomalous and potentially malicious events Audit security configurations to determine compliance with industry standards and corporate policy Provide comprehensive threat, vulnerability, and incident reports to other Cybersecurity staff, IT staff, and the Chief Information Security Officer Other duties as assigned Qualifications Required Qualifications: Education and Experience required: 2 years relevant experience and Associate's degree from a technical school (in cybersecurity, information technology, computer science, or related technical field) OR 5 years of IT/security-related experience Familiarity with security tools (Tenable/Nessus, Nmap, Kali Linux, ForcePoint, Trellix, ESET, Elasticsearch, Splunk, etc.) Broad understanding of operating systems and interfaces (Windows, Linux, Cisco IOS, etc.) Practical knowledge of cloud and on-premises client/server, data storage, and networking technologies Basic understanding of scripting languages/tools (Python, PowerShell, etc.) Ability to troubleshoot, determine root cause, and resolve technical issues Innovative with strong analytical, problem solving, organizational, and interpersonal skills Self-motivated; able to work independently Desired Qualifications: 5 years of IT/security-related experience and Bachelor's degree (in cybersecurity, information technology, computer science, or related technical field) Practical experience with security assessment, vulnerability analysis, and SIEM tools Familiarity with NIST RMF and MITRE ATT&CK Framework Baseline security analyst certification - CySA+, GSOC, etc. Experience writing scripts to automate tasks Advanced interpersonal skills to work and interact with technically and organizationally diverse personnel Global Comp $75,000 - $110,000 This represents the typical compensation range for this position based on experience, location and other factors. Closing Statement Riverside Research Institute is a not-for-profit, technology-oriented defense company, where service to our customers and support of our staff is our overall mission. Riverside is an affirmative action-equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. Riverside offers comprehensive compensation and benefit packages to our employees. Riverside bases its employment decisions solely on technical experience, qualifications and other job-related criteria related to our organizational purpose as a not-for-profit company, and without regar