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Cyber Defense Analyst

SAIC
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Augusta, GA, USA
Sep 20, 2026

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 

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

Job ID

2615324|loc5
About SAIC

SAIC is a premier Fortune 500® technology integrator driving our nation's digital transformation. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian, and intelligence markets includes secure high-end solutions in engineering, IT modernization, and mission solutions.

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