Cybersecurity Incident Response & Threat Detection Analyst
Horizon Industries Ltd
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Description
CYBERSECURITY INCIDENT RESPONSE & THREAT DETECTION ANALYST
Location: Columbus, OH
Security Clearance: Must possess a Top Secret, SCI Clearance.
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Who We Are
Horizon Industries Limited (Horizon) is a dynamic IT and Management Consulting firm based in the Washington, DC area. Founded in 1996, Horizon Industries Limited (Horizon) has evolved into a company of highly qualified professionals that provides full-cycle IT Consultant and Management support in both the private and public sectors.
Horizon’s culture is based on our core values, and we PRIDE ourselves on a diverse, employee, and family-centric approach.
Key Responsibilities
Participates in 24x7x365 monitoring of SIEM and other cybersecurity monitoring tools to detect and respond to cybersecurity threats within the Enterprise Network Environment. Performs actions to protect, monitor, detect, analyze, and respond to unauthorized activity. Employs Cybersecurity capabilities and deliberate actions to respond to specific alerts or emerging threats. Reviews logged events for trends that are indicative of attack or compromise within the environment. Actively monitors logs and traffic for Advanced Persistent Threats (APT) and "low and slow" attacks within the environment. Maintains awareness of possible threats with the use of intelligence resources which include Open Source Intelligence (OSINT). Provides technical analysis and sustainment support for the enterprise for Cybersecurity tools and applications and assists with the application of Defense-In-Depth signatures and perimeter defense controls to diminish network threats.
Minimum Requirements
- Five (5) years relevant experience
- Two (2) years performing root cause analysis of cybersecurity events and incidents.
- Working knowledge of at least two types of security tools: Firewall, IDS/IPS, Host based antivirus,
- Data loss prevention, Vulnerability Management, Forensics, Malware Analysis, Device Hardening Understanding of Defense-in-Depth
- Ability to build scripts and tools to enhance threat detection and incident response capabilities (Preferably in SPL, Python, PowerShell)
- Must possess a DoD Top Secret, SCI clearance.
Why you will love working with us/ Perks
- A comprehensive benefits package including healthcare (medical, dental, vision and disability)
- a 401k program where you are 100% vested from day one with an employer match after 90 days.
- an Educational Assistance program.
- a Student Loan Repayment Program
- Gym Reimbursement Program.
- Paid Time off
- Dynamics, passionate, multi-disciplinary team of creative minds to work with and many more.
Horizon is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and it is our policy to consider all applicants for employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.
EOE/Vet/Disabled
Benefits
- health insurance
- 401(k)
- paid time off
About this role
Horizon Industries is seeking a Cybersecurity Incident Response & Threat Detection Analyst to join their Columbus, Ohio office on a full-time, in-office basis. This role requires an existing Top Secret, SCI clearance and involves 24/7 monitoring of SIEM and other security tools to detect and respond to threats across the enterprise network. You'll analyze logged events and traffic for signs of compromise, including advanced persistent threats and low-and-slow attacks, while maintaining awareness of emerging threats through intelligence resources. The position also calls for technical analysis and sustainment of cybersecurity tools, application of defense-in-depth controls, and scripting work to enhance detection and response capabilities.
To be competitive, you'll need at least five years of relevant cybersecurity experience, with a minimum of two years performing root cause analysis on security incidents. You should have working knowledge of at least two security tool categories—such as firewalls, IDS/IPS, antivirus, DLP, vulnerability management, forensics, or malware analysis—and the ability to build scripts or tools, ideally using SPL, Python, or PowerShell. A solid understanding of Defense-in-Depth principles is essential.
Horizon offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401k with immediate full vesting and employer match after 90 days, educational assistance, student loan repayment, gym reimbursement, and paid time off. The company, founded in 1996, emphasizes a diverse, employee and family-centric culture across its IT and management consulting practice.
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