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# Cyber Defense Analyst at Caelum Research Corporation

- **Company:** Caelum Research Corporation
- **Location:** Carlisle, PA
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** onsite
- **Posted:** 2026-10-27
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-11-06
- **Apply:** https://jobs.gem.com/caelumresearch/am9icG9zdDpsRTHZEMy-5tjj2WtxDahe

## Job description

Position Title: Cyber Defense Analyst

Summary The Cyber Defense Analyst monitors, analyzes, and responds to cybersecurity threats affecting organizational networks, systems, and data. The position supports Security Operations Center (SOC) activities, incident response, vulnerability management, threat hunting, and cyber defense operations to protect enterprise and mission systems.

## Key Responsibilities

Monitor security tools, alerts, and event logs for indicators of compromise. Investigate and analyze suspected cyber incidents. Perform threat hunting and root-cause analysis. Correlate data from SIEM, EDR, IDS/IPS, firewalls, and other security platforms. Support incident response activities, containment, eradication, and recovery. Conduct vulnerability assessments and assist with remediation efforts. Develop cyber threat intelligence reports and brief leadership. Document findings, recommendations, and lessons learned. Support Risk Management Framework (RMF) and compliance activities. Collaborate with system administrators, network engineers, and security teams. Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field. 3+ years of cybersecurity or SOC experience. Active Secret clearance Experience with SIEM tools (Splunk, Sentinel, ArcSight, QRadar). Experience with EDR tools (CrowdStrike, Defender, SentinelOne). Knowledge of Windows, Linux, networking, and cloud environments.

## Preferred Certifications

Security+ CySA+

## CISSP

## GCIH

## GCIA

CASP+/SecurityX CEH

## About Caelum Research Corporation

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Caelum Research Corporation is a woman-owned small business (WOSB) providing information technology, systems engineering, data analytics, cybersecurity, and program management solutions primarily to the U.S. federal government and commercial clients.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Woman-Owned Small Business)
- **Headquarters**: Rockville, Maryland, United States
- **Founded**: 1987
- **Founders**: Michael Yeh, Ph.D. and Diana Yeh

## Core Business
- **Primary industry/industries**: Federal IT Services, Defense & Government Contracting, Cybersecurity, Systems Engineering, Data Management
- **Target customers**: B2G (Business-to-Government) — primarily U.S. federal agencies including the Department of Defense (DoD), NASA, and other science and research agencies; also serves commercial customers.
- **Mission or purpose statement**: To deliver quality products and services that create value through efficiencies and innovation, exceeding customer expectations, and meeting commitments, driven by a culture of integrity, teamwork, innovation, and quality.

## Products & Services
- **Enterprise IT & Cloud Technology**: Services including enterprise architecture, cloud migration, datacenter modernization, managed IT services, DevSecOps, and help desk support.
- **Cybersecurity**: Security architecture and engineering, risk management framework, vulnerability management, identity and access management, and disaster recovery.
- **Data Management & Analytics**: Full data lifecycle engineering, data governance, database administration, data modeling, data visualization/BI dashboards, and application of AI/ML.
- **Software Engineering**: Agile SDLC methodology, application modernization, UI/UX design, mobile application development, and legacy system support.
- **Logistics Support**: RAM/ILSC, change management, IT asset/inventory management, and warehouse/logistics support.
- **Strategic Program Support**: PMO/OCIO support, IT service design, business process engineering, and knowledge management.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly available (private company)
- **Key Metric**: Total Employees — 239 (as of most recent Built In data)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Prime contract vehicles include Army ITES-3S, Navy SeaPort-NxG, GSA MAS – IT Services, and MDA SHIELD. Holds a Top Secret facility clearance (FCL).
- **Growth Signals**: Employees located in 11 states across the U.S. (CONUS and OCONUS); over 37 years of sustained operations; holds multiple prime contract vehicles and industry certifications.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) status** with SBA-certified HUBZone designation, providing a competitive edge in securing federal contracts.
- **Established track record**: Over 37 years of experience supporting U.S. government agencies, including the DoD and NASA.
- **Prime contract vehicles** across multiple agencies, giving direct access to mission-critical work without relying on subcontracts.
- **Top Secret facility clearance** enabling work on classified programs.

## Strategic Focus
- Expanding capabilities in **data management and AI/ML** applications.
- Continuing to support **cloud migration and datacenter modernization** across federal clients.
- Strengthening cybersecurity offerings aligned with the **Risk Management Framework (RMF)**.
- Maintaining a **hybrid work model** to attract talent from across the U.S. while supporting on-site requirements at client locations.

## Why Work Here
- **Work environment**: Hybrid workspace — employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work, with client sites across the continental U.S. and overseas.
- **Company culture**: Emphasis on integrity, teamwork, innovation, and quality. A woman-owned business that fosters opportunities for professional growth with supportive management and continuous process improvement.
- **Stability**: Over 37 years in business with consistent federal contracts; offers a stable, mission-focused work environment.
- **Diverse project exposure**: Opportunity to work with multiple federal agencies (DoD, NASA) and on a wide range of technologies from legacy systems to modern cloud and AI/ML solutions.
- **Employee base**: 239 total employees across 11 states, indicating a distributed workforce with on-site, hybrid, and remote options.

## Sources
1. [caelum.com](https://caelum.com/)
2. [caelum.com - About](https://caelum.com/about/)
3. [caelum.com - Employment](https://caelum.com/jobs/)
4. [Built In - Caelum Research Corporation](https://builtin.com/company/caelum-research-corporation)
5. [caelum.com - Company One-Pager (2026)](https://caelum.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Caelum-One-Pager-2026_v3.pdf)

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