[Remote] Defensive Security Analyst-Washington, DC

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. SpecterOps is looking for candidates to support Security Operations at a client site in Washington, DC. The Defensive Security Analyst will manage and monitor Security Operations Center (SOC) systems, providing expertise in incident response and digital forensics while interfacing with client personnel. Responsibilities • Independently support the client engineering, managing, and monitoring Security Operations Center (SOC) systems • Provide expertise in a supporting capacity for incident response activities and digital forensics state preservation, including the capture and preservation of system logs, volatile memory captures, and hard drive (physical or virtual) image captures • Conduct host forensics, network forensics, log analysis, and malware triage in support of hunt operations • Interface with client contact(s) and staff in a constructive and professional manner • Utilize common forensic and incident response tools • Develop comprehensive and accurate reports and presentations for both technical and executive audiences Skills • Current TS/SCI Clearance • Have the following operating hours: Monday through Friday, 9AM - 6PM US Eastern Time on site at Washington DC location. Be available for after-hours or weekend work in urgent incident response scenarios • Established experience in operating in SOC environment, either through relevant experience or qualifications • Knowledge of operating and maintaining a SIEM • Knowledge of cloud architectures, particularly AWS • Provide expertise in a supporting capacity for incident response activities and digital forensics state preservation, including the capture and preservation of system logs, volatile memory captures, and hard drive (physical or virtual) image captures • Experience with programming or scripting languages such as PowerShell, Python, and Bash • Conduct host forensics, network forensics, log analysis, and malware triage in support of hunt operations • Interface with client contact(s) and staff in a constructive and professional manner • Utilize common forensic and incident response tools • Develop comprehensive and accurate reports and presentations for both technical and executive audiences • Experience in penetration testing • Ability to quickly learn new technologies and have an ongoing desire to stay current with the latest technologies • Ability to train others on the use of forensic and incident response techniques and tools Benefits • Health/Dental/Vision/life insurance: 100% covered for both the employee and their family • Flexible time off policy • 13 paid holidays annually • 401(k) with up to 4% company match • Stock Options & bonuses • Remote work: $1,500 new hire allowance to set up home office • $500 annual home office allowance after first year • $150 monthly cell phone and internet reimbursement • $5,000 annual professional development allowance • $5,250 towards continuing education or student loan repayment • $1,200 annual budget for lifestyle, wellness, pet insurance and more • A one-time $10,000 benefit towards family planning • In person and virtual employee events throughout the year • And of course, company swag! Company Overview • SpecterOps is a cybersecurity company that provides services and training solutions to help enterprises defend against attacks. It was founded in 2017, and is headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia, USA, with a workforce of 201-500 employees. Its website is Apply tot his job