Cybersecurity Analyst - Advanced - ITC Defense

• Capable of leading and executing MDA Computer Network Defense (CND) Analysis tasks.
• Works on a specific number of CND systems but analyzes events within the network or enclave environment.  
• Significant knowledge of particular CND tools, tactics, techniques, and procedures which support their analysis of event information.
• Receive and analyze network alerts from various sources within the NE or enclave and determine possible causes of such alerts.
• Coordinate with enclave CND staff to validate network alerts.
• Perform analysis of log files from a variety of sources within the NE or enclave, to include individual host logs, network traffic logs, firewall logs, and intrusion detection system logs.
• Characterize and analyze network traffic to identify anomalous activity and potential threats to network resources.
• Monitor external data sources (e.g. CND vendor sites, Computer Emergency Response Teams, SANS, Security Focus) to maintain currency of CND threat condition and determine which security issues may have an impact on the NE or enclave.
• Assist in the construction of signatures which can be implemented on CND network tools in response to new or observed threats within the NE or enclave.
• Perform event correlation using information gathered from a variety of sources within the NE or enclave to gain situational awareness and determine the effectiveness of an observed attack.
• Notify CND managers, CND incident responders, and other CND-SP team members of suspected CND incidents and articulate the event’s history, status, and potential impact for further action.
• Other duties as assigned.

• 13 years of IT experience, with 5 years of dedicated CND analysis technology experience.
• TS/SCI clearance required.
• Mastery of IAT Level I and IAT Level II CE and/or NE knowledge and skills with applicable certifications:
  • IAT II IA Baseline Certification
  • CASP CE
  • CCNP Security
  • CISA
  • CISSP (or Associate)
  • GCED
  • GCIH
• Position requirements include appropriate tool/device Computing Environment (CE) and Operating System:
  • The minimum set of CE/OS certificates are:
    • OS Certificates: Windows
    • CE Certificates: ArcSight, HBSS, and ACAS: plus 2 of the 4 – Palo Alto Firewall Log Analysis, Cisco, Router Log Analysis, VMWare Virtualization and Cloud Computing Log Analysis, and/or FireEye

• Prior experience working with the Department of Defense (Agency or Military).
• Bachelor’s Degree or higher.

• Employer Supplemented Health Insurance
• Employer Paid Dental and Vision Insurance
• Employer Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• 3% Biweekly 401(k) Contribution
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition and Certification Reimbursement
• Competitive Salaries with Performance Incentives
• A positive working environment with supportive teammates and leadership

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