Junior Cyber Analyst

Booz Allen Hamilton

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Washington, DC
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4 days ago
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About Booz Allen Hamilton

Booz Allen Hamilton is a management and technology consulting firm that provides analytics, digital, engineering, and cybersecurity solutions primarily to U.S. government agencies and commercial clients. Industry: Management & Technology Consulting

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TL;DR · Junior Cyber Analyst

As a Cyber Analyst, Junior, you will join the cyber intelligence team to support routine cyber operations and incident handling. You will be responsible for analyzing security log data and threat information to collect, assess, and produce actionable intelligence. Your daily work involves using specialized tools to monitor threat activity, identify network anomalies, research routine security issues, and process metadata and content for discovery. To succeed in this role, you must possess knowledge of SIEM platforms, networking principles like TCP/IP, subnets, and standard ports, as well as familiarity with the MITRE ATT&CK framework or NIST Special Publications. Preferred technical skills include proficiency in Python, Bash, or SQL for log analysis. This position focuses on strengthening the organization’s cyber defense posture by identifying risks and creating intelligence products to protect national interests.

What you'll do

  • Analyze security log data and threat information to produce actionable intelligence.
  • Support routine cyber operations and incident handling through data analysis.
  • Monitor threat activity and identify network anomalies using specialized tools.
  • Research routine security issues and document findings clearly.
  • Process metadata and content for discovery using cutting-edge technologies.
  • Create intelligence products to strengthen the organization's cyber defense posture.

What we're looking for

  • Experience analyzing cybersecurity risks through academic labs, internships, or professional experience.
  • Knowledge of threat monitoring technology, SIEM concepts, and networking principles like TCP/IP, subnets, and standard ports.
  • Ability to research technical issues, learn new security tools under supervision, and document findings clearly.
  • Ability to obtain a Secret clearance.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or Computer Science.
  • Experience with scripting or querying languages such as Python, Bash, or SQL (preferred).
  • Knowledge of common security frameworks like MITRE ATT&CK or NIST Special Publications (preferred).
  • Top Secret clearance, Master’s degree, or CompTIA Security+, CySA+, or Network+ certification (preferred).

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