Cyber Security Analyst

Cybersecurity Analyst

The position serves as a Cybersecurity Analyst for the Information Technology Directorate (MRI), NAF Business and Support Services Division (MR), Manpower and Reserve Affairs Department, Headquarters Marine Corps. The incumbent will provide vulnerability management, intrusion prevention, and security information and event management services to the Marine Corps installations worldwide.

- Collaborate with various teams within the MRI directorate to ensure security is embedded in all aspects of Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) systems and networks.

- Proactively monitor the MCCS network to identify, isolate, remediate and report cyber incidents.

- Identify trends and emerging threats through real-time security monitoring and data analytics.

- Analyze identified malicious activity to determine weaknesses exploited, exploitation methods, and effects on systems and information.

- Perform vulnerability scans across the MCCS network to confirm patch levels and remediation status. Research and test remediations for identified vulnerabilities and weaknesses.

- Conducts security testing and validation of IT systems to detect misconfigurations and potential threats.

- Track and report compliance metrics for systems within the MCCS network infrastructure.

- Use various cyber defense tools for continuous monitoring and analysis. Monitor external data sources to maintain currency of cyber defense threat conditions and determine which security issues may have an impact on the enterprise.

Provides World Class Customer Service with an emphasis on courtesy. Assists customers and communicates positively in a friendly manner. Asks questions to determine, verify and solve problems. Checks for satisfaction with the quality of goods and services. Takes action to solve problems quickly. Alerts the higher-level supervisor, or proper point of contact for help when problems arise. Adheres to safety regulations and standards. Uses required safety equipment and observes safe work procedures. Promptly reports any observed workplace hazards, and any injury, occupational illness, and/or property damage resulting from workplace mishaps to the immediate supervisor. Occasional travel to complete work assignments, conduct training or attend conferences and meetings may be required.

This is a white-collar position where occasional lifting up to 20 lbs. may be required.