Veilant

Cyber Defense Analyst

Tysons, VA, United States

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 36 days ago

SQLCybersecuritySystems EngineeringTCP/IP

About the role

We were early to the fight against Ubiquitous Technical Surveillance, and we've been pushing the edge ever since.
You'll work on high-impact, technically challenging problems alongside a team that values teamwork over competition.

Develop, tune, and maintain detections using KQL, ES|QL, SQL, SPL, or similar query languages.
Document incidents, including timelines, indicators, scope, findings, remediation steps, and lessons learned.
Build dashboards and visualizations that improve visibility into enterprise activity and anomalies.
Collaborate with security, IT, and Engineering teams to support investigations and response activities.
In the first six months, you will build a working understanding of Veilant's environment, independently triage alerts, improve detection logic, contribute to threat hunts, document incidents, and help strengthen playbooks that make the team faster and more effective.
Familiarity with using AI tools to support investigations, analysis, documentation, or workflow efficiency.

Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
The ability to communicate information and ideas in a classroom style format, may stand at a podium for long periods of time
At least two years of experience in cybersecurity, networking, systems administration, systems engineering, cyber operations, or a related technical role.
Working knowledge of Windows Workstation and Windows Server operating systems.
Knowledge of network protocols, traffic patterns, and common attack behaviors.
Experience with one or more of the following:
Must be eligible to obtain a U.S. Government Security Clearance.

Flexible PTO + holidays
Generous 401k match benefit up to 10%, with an automatic 3% safe harbor contribution and additional matching based on employee contributions.
Medical (HSA & PPO Plans Available), dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
Employer Contribution to Health Savings Account (HSA)
Learning & Development opportunities

Be part of a team that supports each other and works toward shared goals.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
Collaborative Culture: Be part of a team that supports each other and works toward shared goals.
Career Growth: Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

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