Description: Lockheed Martin Enterprise Operations is seeking a skilled Cyber Defense Analyst to join the Classified Cybersecurity Operations (C2Ops) Team in a highly visible enterprise environment that provides security operations center (SOC) support, cyber analysis, application development, and an extended hours support staff with the mission of defending the enterprise's classified computing assets.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the initial point of contact for security operations floor activities
• Develop, maintain, tune, and monitor cybersecurity content to enhance detection and prevention capabilities
• Investigate computer and information security incidents to determine the extent of compromise to information and automated information systems
• Provide network forensic and intrusion detection support for high-technology investigations
• Document cyber incident analysis thoroughly at an operational level
• Support the detection, response, mitigation, and reporting of cyber incidents
• Maintain consistent and effective communication across the team
• Stay updated on tools, techniques, countermeasures, and trends in computer network vulnerabilities, data hiding, network security, and encryption

Ideal Candidate Profile:

The ideal candidate should have experience in monitoring and detection, as well as incident response, to support the detection, containment, and eradication of malicious activities targeting customer networks. The ability to work independently and as part of a team, with a strong background in a variety of cyber defense tools, processes, and technologies, is essential.

Basic Qualifications:

• Active Secret level security clearance with investigation or CV date within 5 years with ability to obtain Top Secret clearance and pass a Counterintelligence Polygraph.
• Ability to successfully complete additional enhanced security review in accordance with Government contract requirements and it is a condition of employment that individuals hired into positions requiring program clearance obtain and maintain such clearance within sufficient time to allow Lockheed Martin to meet its business needs.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education, with 3+ years of professional experience; or no years of professional experience with a related master’s degree.
• Experience with standard security and network environment tools and applications (Splunk, Trellix ePO, ACAS/Tenable.sc, Tanium, Microsoft Sentinel) for use in supporting the detection, response, mitigation, and reporting of cyber incidents.
• Understanding of threat models, attacker tactics, techniques, and procedures, operating system security requirements, information system auditing, and conducting cyber focused investigations.

Desired Skills:

• Minimum of current Top Secret security clearance with ability to obtain a Counterintelligence Polygraph.
• Knowledge of other security disciplines and how they impact and interact with information system security.
• Experience with Splunk and the ability to write queries, create dashboards.
• Experience with QMulos Products.
• Experience with using and building Tanium products.
• Understanding of basic usage of languages such as Python, PowerShell, and Bash for automation and data analysis.
• Experience with network design processes, to include understanding of security objectives, operational objectives, and risk mitigation strategy for the information system.
• Recognized cloud proficiency and experience with Cloud Security (CCSP, AWS, CSA, CompTIA Cloud+, CCSK, or others).
• Experience working in an Information System Security Operations Center conducting incident response and recovery.
• Understanding of malware functionality, static and dynamic analysis, and ability to identify IOCs, attributes and understanding of signatures.

Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.

Clearance Level: Top Secret with Investigation or CV date within 5 years

Other Important Information You Should Know Expression of Interest: By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.

Ability to Work Remotely: Part-time Remote Telework: The employee selected for this position will work part of their work schedule remotely and part of their work schedule at a designated Lockheed Martin facility. The specific weekly schedule will be discussed during the hiring process.

Work Schedules: Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.

Schedule for this Position: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week
Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.

The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.
At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work.

With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.

If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you’re invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs, and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.

Experience Level: Experienced Professional

Business Unit: CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS

Relocation Available: Possible

Career Area: Cyber Security

Type: Full-Time

Shift: Third