Cybersecurity Incident Response & Threat Detection Analyst

Goldbelt, Inc. supports a mission-focused cybersecurity team in Columbus, OH (onsite) with a strong 24x7x365 environment for monitoring and threat response. If you value hands-on work that directly improves enterprise security posture, this role combines incident response, threat detection, and tool sustainment with meaningful benefits and professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Perform actions to protect, monitor, detect, analyze, and respond to unauthorized activity across the Enterprise Network Environment.
• Use cybersecurity capabilities and deliberate response actions for specific alerts and emerging threats.
• Review logged events to identify trends that may indicate attack or compromise within the environment.
• Monitor logs and network traffic for Advanced Persistent Threats (APT) and low and slow attacks.
• Maintain awareness of potential threats using intelligence resources, including Open Source Intelligence (OSINT).
• Provide technical analysis and sustainment support for enterprise cybersecurity tools and applications.
• Assist with the application of Defense-In-Depth signatures and perimeter defense controls to reduce network threats.
• Perform other duties as needed or required.

Requirements

• Working knowledge of at least two security tools, such as Firewall, IDS/IPS, Host based antivirus, Data loss prevention, Vulnerability Management, Forensics, Malware Analysis, Device Hardening.
• Ability to build scripts and tools to improve threat detection and incident response capabilities, preferably using SPL, Python, or PowerShell.
• Understanding of Defense-in-Depth.
• Analytical skills to resolve issues effectively and efficiently.
• Demonstrated ability to work well with diverse teams and individuals.
• Five (5) years relevant experience.
• Two (2) years performing root cause analysis of cybersecurity events and incidents.
• Must possess an IT-I Critical Sensitive security clearance or Tier 5 (T5) at time of proposal submission.
• Must possess a DOD TOP SECRET Clearance and be eligible for IT-1 and SCI access.

Technologies

• SIEM, Firewall, IDS/IPS, Host based antivirus, Data loss prevention
• Vulnerability Management, Forensics, Malware Analysis, Device Hardening
• SPL, Python, PowerShell, OSINT

Pay and Benefits

Salary range: $87,000 to $160,000 per year.

• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan with company matching
• Tax-deferred savings options
• Supplementary benefits
• Paid time off
• Professional development opportunities