Cyber Network Defense Analyst (Cybersecurity)

TL;DR

Cyber Network Defense Analyst (Cybersecurity): Monitoring and analyzing network activity to identify suspicious behavior and protect information systems with an accent on threat detection, packet analysis, and incident escalation. Focus on identifying TTPs, validating IDS alerts, and developing signatures to mitigate malicious activity.

Location: Must be a U.S. Citizen with an active TS/SCI clearance

Company

hirify.global is a small business specializing in IT and Cybersecurity solutions for Federal, State, and Local agencies.

What you will do

• Analyze network traffic to identify anomalous activity and potential threats to network resources.
• Coordinate with cyber defense staff to validate network alerts and escalate incidents.
• Perform cyber defense trend analysis, event correlation, and provide daily summary reports.
• Use cyber defense tools to determine tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) for intrusion sets.
• Validate IDS alerts using packet analysis tools and reconstruct malicious attacks based on traffic.
• Assist in the construction of signatures for cyber defense tools in response to new threats.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship and active TS/SCI clearance.
• Ability to obtain Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Entry on Duty (EOD) Suitability.
• 5+ years of direct experience in cyber defense analysis using industry standard tools.
• Experience detecting host and network-based intrusions (e.g., Snort) and implementing incident handling methodologies.
• Proficiency in performing packet-level analysis and conducting trend analysis.
• BS in Computer Science, Cyber Security, or related degree (or HS Diploma with 7-9 years of network investigations experience).

Nice to have

• Professional certifications: GNFA, GCIH, GCIA, GSEC, CASP+, CySA+, PaLMS, or FedVTE.
• Experience with SIEM solutions (e.g., Arcsight) and Python programming.
• Experience with Carnegie Mellon SiLK tool suite.
• Network+ and Security+ certifications.

Culture & Benefits

• Extremely competitive salary and 401k with company match and profit sharing.
• Comprehensive health insurance: 95% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverages.
• 100% employer-paid life, STD, and LTD disability coverages.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for dependent and health care.
• 11 standard holidays and 3 weeks of annual leave.