Cyber Defense Analyst

Job ID 2615324-OTHLOC-100000685975070

Location Annapolis, MD, US

Date Posted 2026-08-06

Category Cyber

Subcategory Cybersecurity Ops

Schedule Full-Time

Shift Day Job

Travel Yes - 10% of the time

Minimum Clearance Required TS.SCI_wPoly

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain None

Potential for Remote Work ORA_ON_SITE

Description

SAIC is seeking a candidate to fill a Cyber Defense Analyst position on a joint Contractor-Government Cyber Protection Team with our customer at Ft. Meade, MD.

Job Duties

• Configuration, management, and optimization of intrusion detection systems for both host and network
• Integrate and manage network sensors
• Conduct threat analysis utilizing various sources to identify threats
• Configuration, management and optimization of intrusion detection systems
• Configuration and design of deployable network kits that include switches, routers, taps, hypervisors and network storage devices to ensure seamless integration and optimal performance
• Malware triage
• Cyber threat emulation to assess defensive posture and capabilities while in a controlled environment
• Threat hunting to identify advanced persistent threats
• Technical writing in support of findings and providing security recommendations in order to secure networks
  
  

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

• BS and nine (9) years or more experience; four (4) years additional in lieu of degree
• Digital Forensics of Windows, Linux and networking devices
• Incident Response Team Experience Proven experience leading or supporting the detection, containment, and recovery of cybersecurity incidents in complex environments
• Security Operations Center Analyst Tier 2 and 3 Expertise Demonstrated ability to investigate advanced threats, manage escalated incidents, and develop and refine SOC response procedures
• Cyber Protection Team Knowledge Practical experience identifying vulnerabilities and implementing proactive measures to defend systems, networks, and data against evolving cyber threats
  
  

Required Security Clearance

• Must has an active TS/SCI with a CI Poly (poly must have been completed within the last 5 years)
  
  

Required Certification

• Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level III
  
  

Desired Certification/Skills

• Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC), Offensive Security
• Zero Trust Architecture
• ICS/SCADA
  
  

Target salary range $120,001 - $160,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.