LTS is looking for a full time Senior Principal Cyber Security Analyst for our La Cruces New Mexico location.

Cyber Security Analyst, Senior Principal, Mission Defense Team

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Performs as the technical expert
• Interacts with senior external personnel on significant technical matters often requiring coordination between n organizations.
• Directly manages security incidents (e.g., coordinate documentation, work efforts, resource utilization within the organization) from inception to final after action reporting.
• Coordinates enterprise incident response efforts, including command and control functions, in response to cyber security incidents.
• Provides detection, identification, and reporting of possible cyber-attacks/intrusions, anomalous activities, and misuse activities
• Characterizes and performs analysis of network traffic and system data to identify anomalous activity and potential threats to resources.
• Performs security event and incident correlation using information gathered from a variety of sources within the enterprise
• Analyzes and assesses damage to the data / infrastructure as a result of cyber incidents
• Writes and publishes cyber incident reports detailing incident findings and mitigation/remediation recommendations.
• Develops and documents incident response guidance, processes, and procedures.Considered a Lead and may manage the work of others
  
  
  

Position Requirements:

• Minimum Education: B.S. or equivalent experience in related field
• Minimum/General Experience: 10+ years of related experience
• Experience working in a Cybersecurity Operations Center environment desired
• Experience with COTS technologies used in a Cybersecurity Operations Center environment desired
• CSSP-IR (GCIH, CSIH, or CEH) certification required within 6 months
• IAT Level II (GSEC, Security+, SSCP, or CCNA-Security) certification required

Demonstrated technical experience:

• Proficient in Windows and Linux operating systems.
• Working knowledge of current COTS Cybersecurity technologies.
• Working knowledge of database and operating system security.
• Understanding of latest security principles, techniques, and protocols.Ability to function in a fast-paced environment and effectively manage multiple tasks simultaneously; coordinating resources and ensuring scheduled goals are met.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required.
• Ability to effectively interact with various levels of senior management is necessary.
• Ability to make decisions and resolve problems effectively
• Seek out information and data to evaluate, prioritize and formulate best solution or practice.
• Must be able to multi-task, work independently and as part of a team, share workloads, and deal withsudden shifts in project priorities

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50%
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine and computer printer
• The person in this position frequently communicates with co-workers, management and customers, which may involve delivering presentations. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations

Clearance Requirement:

• Must possess an active TS/SCI w/CI polygraph