Cyber Defense Analyst (Tier 1) - Temporary

Job Description

Job Description

Resource Management Concepts, Inc. (RMC) provides high-quality, professional services to government and commercial sectors. Our mission is to deliver exceptional management and technology solutions supporting the protection and preservation of the people and environment of the United States of America.

RMC is hiring a dedicated Cyber Defense Analyst (Tier 1) to join our team and provide 24/7/365 cybersecurity monitoring and detection for the government enterprise network. As a Cyber Defense Analyst, you will leverage advanced tools and methodologies to identify malicious activities, mitigate threats, and safeguard critical systems. This is a fast-paced and high-impact role in a mission-critical environment.

The selected applicant will perform a variety of activities including but not limited to:

• Continuous Network Monitoring: Detect and analyze malicious and anomalous activities using advanced cybersecurity tools such as Tanium, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Elastic/Kibana, and the DoD’s Joint Regional Security Stack (JRSS).
• Detection Playbooks: Execute up to 40 detection use cases daily, documenting results in the government’s play tracker system.
• Incident Escalation: Submit incident reports with all required details to the government’s incident management system, maintaining a minimum 80% acceptance rate.
• Red Team Interaction: Collaborate with Red Teams to validate detection capabilities and improve response processes.
• Documentation and Updates: Annually update monitoring tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs), ensuring alignment with the latest cybersecurity best practices.
• Training: Prepare and deliver quarterly courses on Division-specific TTPs, achieving high satisfaction ratings on government-approved surveys.
• CSSP Accreditation Support: Provide documentation and technical support to maintain the government’s CSSP accreditation per DoD standards.

Requirements

• Active SECRET clearance is required. Applicant selected will be subject to security investigation(s) and must maintain eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
• DODD 8570 IAT Level II Certification.

• CSSP Analyst Certification.
• One (1) year of experience in cybersecurity monitoring or related roles.
• Familiarity with enterprise monitoring tools and cybersecurity frameworks.
• Strong analytical skills for identifying and escalating potential threats.
• Proficiency in documenting incidents and maintaining reporting accuracy.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.

*This position is temporary through November 2026, with the potential for conversion to full-time employment.

This position is considered essential and will be required to report during hazardous weather, power outages, fuel shortages, pandemics, and other emergencies.

Benefits

At RMC, we're committed to your career growth! RMC differentiates itself from other firms through its investment in our employees. We invest our resources to train, certify, educate, and build our employees.

RMC can offer you a great place to work with a small company feel and give you the experience, tuition assistance, and certifications that will take your career to the next level. We offer Monday to Friday full-time day shift work, and can assist in paid relocation. This also includes a competitive paid vacation package with 11 paid federal holidays. Additionally, we also offer high-quality, low-deductible healthcare plans, pet insurance, and a competitive 401K package.

Salary at RMC is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, a candidate's specific combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific requirements. The current salary range for this position will be $90,000 to $115,000 (annually).

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