Hermeus is a high-speed aircraft manufacturer focused on the rapid design, build, and test of high-Mach and hypersonic aircraft for the national interest. Working directly with the Department of Defense, Hermeus delivers capabilities that will ensure that our nation, and our allies, maintain an asymmetric advantage over any and all potential adversaries.
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Cybersecurity Analyst with a strong background in incident response, threat detection, and advanced security platform management, specifically leveraging Microsoft Defender and Microsoft Purview. The ideal candidate will be instrumental in defending our organization against sophisticated cyber threats, with a primary focus on mitigating malware and virus-related incidents. This role requires a blend of technical expertise, analytical skills, and a proactive approach to maintaining a robust security posture.
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Cybersecurity Analyst with a strong background in incident response, threat detection, and advanced security platform management, specifically leveraging Microsoft Defender and Microsoft Purview. The ideal candidate will be instrumental in defending our organization against sophisticated cyber threats, with a primary focus on mitigating malware and virus-related incidents. This role requires a blend of technical expertise, analytical skills, and a proactive approach to maintaining a robust security posture.
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Cybersecurity Analyst with a strong background in incident response, threat detection, and advanced security platform management, specifically leveraging Microsoft Defender and Microsoft Purview. The ideal candidate will be instrumental in defending our organization against sophisticated cyber threats, with a primary focus on mitigating malware and virus-related incidents. This role requires a blend of technical expertise, analytical skills, and a proactive approach to maintaining a robust security posture.
The salary information provided is a general guideline only. Hermeus takes various factors into account, including, but not limited to, the position's scope and responsibilities, the candidate's professional background, education and training, essential skills, and market and business considerations, when presenting a job offer. Compensation is only one part of our total rewards package. Hermeus offers competitive salary and equity, unlimited PTO policy, generous parental leave, potential for year-end bonuses, and more!
•100% employer-paid health care
• 401k & retirement plans
• Unlimited PTO
• Weekly paid office lunches
• Fully stocked breakrooms
• Stock options
• Paid Parental Leave
Responsibilities:
Security Operations and Monitoring
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Monitor security alerts, dashboards, and logs across the Microsoft Defender suite (Endpoint, Identity, Cloud Apps, etc.) and Microsoft Purview to detect potential security incidents.
Incident Response and Handling
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Serve as a primary responder for security incidents, with a specific focus on malware, viruses, and other endpoint compromises.
Threat Management and Analysis
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Develop and implement strategies to defend against prevalent malware types (e.g., ransomware, spyware, trojans).
Security Enhancement and Reporting
Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in a dedicated cybersecurity role (e.g., Security Analyst, Incident Responder, SOC Analyst).
Proven, in-depth hands-on experience managing, configuring, and utilizing the Microsoft Defender suite (Defender for Endpoint is critical) and Microsoft Purview (DLP, Information Protection).
Demonstrated experience in managing the full lifecycle of security incidents, from detection and analysis to containment, eradication, and recovery.
Strong understanding of current malware and virus infection vectors, persistence mechanisms, and remediation techniques.
Proficiency in security information and event management (SIEM) tools, vulnerability management, and endpoint detection and response (EDR) principles.
Preferred Skills & Experience:
Relevant certifications (e.g., CompTIA Security+, GIAC GCIH, Microsoft SC-200/SC-400).
Experience with scripting languages (e.g., PowerShell, Python) for automation and analysis.
Familiarity with cloud security principles, particularly within the Azure/Microsoft 365 ecosystem.
U.S. EXPORT CONTROL COMPLIANCE STATUS
The person hired will have access to information and items subject to U.S. export controls, and therefore, must either be a “U.S. person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.62 or otherwise eligible for deemed export licensing. US persons include U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents (green card holders), and asylees and refugees with such status granted, not pending.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
Hermeus is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions at Hermeus are based solely on merit, competence, and qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability, or any other legally protected status.
