Cyber Defense Analyst (Level 2)

Job ID: 676141BR Date posted: Sep. 12, 2024
Description:Lockheed Martin Enterprise Operations is seeking a Cyber Defense Analyst to join our team on a highly visible enterprise environment that provides security operations center (SOC) support, cyber analysis, application development, and an extended hours support staff with the mission of defending the enterprise's classified computing assets. The Classified Cybersecurity Operations (C2Ops) Center is an Enterprise Operations team responsible for monitoring, detecting, analyzing, mitigating, and responding to cyber threats and adversarial activity across the enterprise's classified environments.

Duties include:
- Acting as the initial point of contact for security operations floor activities.
- Assist with developing, maintaining, tuning, and monitoring cyber security content for detection and prevention capabilities.
- Investigate computer and information security incident to determine extent of compromise to information and automated information systems.
- Provide network forensic and intrusion detection support to high technology investigations.
- Provide thorough documentation of cyber incident analysis at an operational level.
- Provide support in the detection, response, mitigation, and reporting of cyber incidents.
- Maintain consistent and effective communication across the team.
- Research and maintain proficiency in tools, techniques, countermeasures, and trends in computer network vulnerabilities, data hiding, network security, and encryption.

The analyst should have experience in monitoring and detection, incident response to support detection, containment, and eradication of malicious activities targeting customer networks. The ideal candidate for this position has proven experience working both independently and as part of a team, and is well versed in a breadth of cyber defense tools, processes, and technologies.

What’s In It For You
From onsite to remote, we offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security, Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here.
Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus -if you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you.


Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
We Hear You, We See You. At LM Enterprise Operations we invest in people and promoting the sharing of ideas to create incredible solutions. We know that our success depends on the combined efforts of diverse-thinkers like you! At LM Enterprise Operations, we cultivate an inclusive environment that appreciates differences and unique thinking.
Our global commitment to diversity and inclusion reflects our values of doing what's right, respecting others and performing with excellence. Learn more here: Global DEI.
Basic Qualifications:
- Valid Secret level security clearance with investigation or CV date within 5 years with the ability to obtain Top Secret clearance and pass a Counterintelligence Polygraph.
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education, with 2 years of professional experience; or no years of professional experience with a related Master’s degree.
- Must meet DoD 8140 certification and training standards.
- Knowledgeable of operating system security requirements.
- Experience with Information System auditing and investigations.
- Experience with standard security and network environment tools and applications (Splunk, ePO, ACAS/Tenable.sc).
- Ability to manage multiple projects in a dynamic and demanding environment.
- Understanding of threat models and attacker tactics, techniques, and procedures.
- Able to support 2nd shift schedule and provide periodic surge/shift work to support extended hours SOC as required.
Desired Skills:
- Minimum of current Top Secret clearance with ability to obtain a Counterintelligence Polygraph.
- Knowledge of other security disciplines and how they impact and interact with information system security.
- Experience with Splunk and the ability to write queries, create dashboards, QMulos Products.
- Understanding of basic usage of languages such as Python, PowerShell, and Bash for automation and data analysis.
- Experience with network design processes, to include understanding of security objectives, operational objectives, and risk mitigation strategy for the information system.
- Recognized cloud proficiency and experience with Cloud Security (CCSP, AWS, CSA, CompTIA Cloud+, CCSK, or others).
- Experience working in an Information System Security Operations Center.
- Understanding of malware functionality, static and dynamic analysis, and ability to identify IOCs, attributes and understanding of signatures.
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: Top Secret with Investigation or CV date within 5 years
Other Important Information You Should Know
Expression of Interest: By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.
Ability to Work Remotely: Part-time Remote Telework: The employee selected for this position will work part of their work schedule remotely and part of their work schedule at a designated Lockheed Martin facility. The specific weekly schedule will be discussed during the hiring process.
Work Schedules: Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.
Schedule for this Position: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week
Lockheed Martin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.
At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work.

With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.

If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you’re invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs, and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Cyber Security
Type: Full-Time
Shift: Second