Lead Detect Analyst

Vision IT is a woman-owned business that has supported the DoD and Federal Sector IT initiatives for two decades. We work side-by-side with our clients as a trusted, long-term partner offering innovative consultation and leadership to solve their most pressing and complex problems.

Vision IT is seeking a dynamic Lead Detect Analyst to support a mission to protect, monitor, analyze, detect, and respond to unauthorized activity within information systems and computer networks in Vicksburg, MS!

The Lead Detect Analyst will be responsible for managing subscriber-related issues, conducting trend analysis, and preparing relevant data for presentations to leadership, partners, and subscribers regarding computer network defense. They will maintain a training and quality assurance program, perform quality assurance reviews on alert processing and incident reporting, and act as a liaison between government personnel and analysts. Additionally, they will be responsible for deliverables such as Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), After Action Reports (AARs), and will serve as an authority for Tier 1 tasks.

Responsibilities May Include (but are not limited to) the following:

• Utilize effective communication channels (web, email, telephonic) to manage subscriber-related issues.
• Prepare trend analysis, metrics, and other relevant data for presentations to leadership.
• Maintain a training and quality assurance program.
• Perform quality assurance reviews on alert processing, incident reporting, and deliverables.
• Act as a liaison between Government personnel and analysts.
• Ensure timely completion and delivery of deliverables such as SOPs, AARs, etc.
• Serve as an authority for Tier 1 tasks.

Required Education, Experience, Clearance and Certification(s):

• Active DoD Secret Security Clearance.
• Minimum of 5 years of intrusion detection experience.
• DoD 8570 compliance with CSSP-A or CSSP-IR requirements.
• Additional experience in security or network technology (Unix/Windows OS, Cisco/Juniper routing/switching) within a hands-on implementation or administration role.
• Thorough knowledge of Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) protocol implementations for all common network services, along with demonstrated capability to perform network packet analysis and anomaly detection.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to conduct trend analysis and anomaly detection.
• Thorough understanding of TCP/IP protocol implementations and network packet analysis.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
• Experience in intrusion detection and computer network defense.
• Familiarity with security or network technologies such as Unix/Windows OS, Cisco/Juniper routing/switching.
• Ability to pass the Joint Qualification Requirement (JQR) test and onboarding process within 90 days of assignment.

Note: The Lead Detect Analyst will play a critical role in managing and analyzing network security issues, requiring strong technical expertise, communication skills, and the ability to work effectively within a team environment. Travel may be required as needed.

Vision IT provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Vision IT complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Vision IT expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Vision IT's employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.