Cyber Defense Analyst

Job ID: 2615324

Location: Fort Meade, 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.