Detections Engineering, Threat Evaluation, And Countermeasures Team (detect) Analyst

Detections Engineering, Threat Evaluation, And Countermeasures Team (DETECT) Analyst

Sentar is an employee-owned company, fostering a culture of empowerment, collaboration, and innovation. Sentar is dedicated to developing the critical talent that the connected world demands to create solutions to address the convergence of cybersecurity, intelligence, analytics, and systems engineering. We invite you to join the team where you can build, innovate, and secure your career.

The DETECT Analyst plays a critical role in strengthening network defense capabilities by developing, testing, and implementing advanced detection measures across multiple data sources. This position involves researching emerging threats, building detection analytics, and conducting forensic analysis and threat hunting to identify and mitigate malicious activity.

The ideal candidate is a technically skilled and analytical professional with a deep understanding of enterprise environments and a passion for continuous improvement in cybersecurity operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Use network and host-based data to drive detection, monitoring, and response capabilities.
• Create detection analytics based on the MITRE ATT&CK Framework and other security frameworks.
• Perform research on adversarial Tools, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs).
• Assist incident response (IR) teams by analyzing host behavior and network traffic.
• Collaborate with technical teams to develop and improve detection and response capabilities.
• Conduct forensic analysis and proactive threat hunting as required.
• Work independently and collaboratively while maintaining attention to detail under pressure.

Qualifications:

Clearance Level: Secret, with ability to obtain Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI)

Certifications: IAT III and CND cert

Experience: Minimum 3–5 years of experience performing incident response, forensics, malware analysis, or penetration testing. 5–7 years of experience required if no degree is held. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Strong understanding of common enterprise technologies. Ability to convey highly technical concepts to audiences with varying technical understanding.

Preferred:

• Proficient in at least three of the following disciplines: Network traffic analysis and host-based log analysis, Comprehensive understanding of enterprise Windows security (Active Directory), Static and Dynamic malware analysis, Disk and Memory forensics.
• Practical knowledge in at least one scripting or development language (e.g., PowerShell or Python)
• Working familiarity with at least two of the following products: Splunk and/or Elastic, Sentinel / Microsoft MDE, Fidelis Network

Benefits at Sentar:

• Voluntary Medical, Dental, Vision, with Health Savings or Flexible Spending Plan options
• Voluntary Life, Critical Illness, Accident, and Long Term Care insurance options
• Group Term Life, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability is provided by Sentar to all qualifying employees
• Generous 401(k) match
• Competitive PTO plan that graduates quickly with years of service
• Other leave programs; holiday schedule along with bereavement, maternity, jury and military duty
• Mental health awareness programs
• Tuition reimbursement
• Professional development reimbursement
• Recognition and Awards programs

Sentar is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Vets/Persons with Disabilities. Our culture is one of inclusivity and support. Sentar is proudly an Equal Opportunity and VEVRAA Federal Contractor Employer M/F/Vets/Persons with Disabilities.