Lead Cyber Security Analyst

Lead Cyber Security AnalystThis is currently a remote position in our Security Operation Center (SOC). We specifically need someone who can do several weeks of training with our day shift and then move to our night shift: 11 pm - 7:30 am. May include weekend work on a Saturday or Sunday.5-8 Years ExperienceLooking for Candidates located only in DC, MD and VA area.Successful candidate must be a motivated self-starter with a highly inquisitive and analytic mindset.Relevant cybersecurity subject matter expertise - especially in information security, network security, security event triage, intrusion analysis, malware, computer networking TCP/IP, and anomalous behavior.Experience as a security operations center (SOC) analystExperience and skills in: continuous monitoring, information security alerting, security event triage, intrusion analysis, threat trends, malware, and anomalous behavior.Demonstrated experience with security information and event management (SIEM), security orchestration and automated response (SOAR), and other security technologiesExperience in, or willingness to quickly learn, at least one security tool type such as IDS/IPS, network access control, firewall, anti-malware, etcAttention to detail and excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.Advanced written and verbal communication skills.Excellent organizational skills and ability to set priorities and handle multiple projects concurrently.Excellent analytical and problem solving skillsTeamwork and collaboration skills are critical. This is not a position for someone who prefers to work alone.This position requires a bachelors degree in Cyber Security, Information Technology, Computer Science, Business or relevant work experience in application security analysis, systems analysis and/or testing background and experience with direct Business Analyst experience.Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to build consensus and agreement and bring resolution to contentious issues and entrenched interests.Must demonstrate understanding of industry standard security best practicesExcellent knowledge of MS Office tool set - MS Word, MS Excel, MS Project and MS Visio. Preferred:Security Certification.Passion for Cyber SecurityHands on experience with some or all: NetFlow and full packet capture technology, Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS), firewalls, AV, and other similar network security toolsExperience with healthcare insurance industry, especially Client plans.Effective presentation, negotiation and influencing skills to interface with all levels of management and to facilitate large meetings across the CareFirst organization. Advanced written and verbal communication skills are critical.This is a position in our Cyber Security Operation Center and reports to the Director of Security Operations. This job is currently remote. Position is for the night shift but will require training with the day shift. May include weekend work - Saturday, Sunday, and holidays that fall during the scheduled shift.This job is for a lead cyber security analyst / incident responder who will perform in-depth analysis on security events, intrusion detection, malware analysis, threat hunting and all phases of security event monitoring and incident response. Job will require complete monitoring, triage and incident response functions in a combined SOC/CIRT environment. Will use advanced SOC / CIRT security platforms and processes on a daily basis. Training will be given on specific platforms, however candidate should be an expert in SOC / CIRT processes and general platforms already. Job will entail working closely with team members to run an investigation from start to finish, ensuring collaboration with any appropriate teams and stakeholders at all levels, There will be occasional presentations, audit support and regular documentation of investigations and project deliverables so strong verbal and written communications skills are critical.