Hiring: Cyber Defense Analyst Company: G2IT, LLC. Location: Suitland, MD Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 10:30:45 Target Skills & Keywords : C, C++, Java, JavaScript, Penetration Testing, Perl, PowerShell, Python, Ruby, SIEM, Splunk About the job Experience: •5+ years of experience. •3+ years of professional experience monitoring and investigating alerts from cybersecurity tools. Required Skills: •Perform first line monitoring of security tools and conduct initial analysis of alerts for TS/SCI networks, including JWICS, ATLAS, and other networks for which HGCC is responsible. •Monitor organizational cybersecurity tools for alerts, anomalies, and indicators of compromise. •Investigate and perform initial technical analysis of cybersecurity alerts and events, escalating potential incidents to Tier 2 as appropriate. •Create, update, and manage incident and event tickets within the approved ticketing system. •Conduct proactive threat hunting activities to identify potential malicious activity and emerging threats. •Perform wireless security scans of facilities and document and report findings. •Correlate alerts and security events across multiple platforms to identify patterns, trends, and potential threats. •Prepare and deliver operational and situational awareness briefings. Qualifications: •Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Information Assurance, or a related area of study desired, with 5+ years of experience. •8+ years of relevant professional experience in lieu of a degree. •5+ years of concentrated experience in the CND discipline, regardless of degree. •Knowledge of scripting and coding languages such as Python, Perl, Ruby, JavaScript, PowerShell, C, C++, and Java. •Knowledge of penetration testing and red team tactics, techniques, and procedures, as well as tools such as Kali, SamuraiWTF, Nmap, Burp Suite, sqlmap, and Metasploit. •Knowledge of ticketing systems, report writing, and intelligence gathering, analysis, and dissemination techniques specific to cybersecurity. •Strong analytical, conceptual, and problem solving skills. •Must possess one of the following certifications: CompTIA CySA+, CompTIA PenTest+, CompTIA Cloud+, EC Council CEH, GIAC GCIA, GIAC GCIH, GICSP, or Cisco CyberOps. Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!