Network Based Systems Analyst II (Cybersecurity)

TL;DR

Network Based Systems Analyst II (Cybersecurity): Monitoring and analyzing network activity to identify and report suspicious behavior with an accent on cyber network defense (CNDA) and threat detection. Focus on packet-level analysis, developing IDS signatures, and correlating events to protect critical information systems.

Location: Arlington, VA. Must be a U.S. Citizen with active TS/SCI clearance.

Company

SBA Certified 8(a) and HUBZone government contractor serving clients such as US CBP and US CIS in the National Capital Region.

What you will do

• Characterize and analyze network traffic to identify anomalous activity and potential threats.
• Coordinate with enterprise-wide cyber defense staff to validate network alerts and correlate events.
• Document and escalate security incidents and perform cyber defense trend analysis.
• Provide daily summary reports of network events and activity relevant to cyber defense practices.
• Use cyber defense and packet analysis tools to reconstruct malicious attacks and identify exploitation methods.
• Assist in the construction of signatures for network tools in response to new or observed threats.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship and active TS/SCI clearance.
• Ability to obtain Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Entry on Duty (EOD) Suitability.
• 2+ years of direct experience in cyber defense analysis using industry-standard tools.
• BS in Computer Science, Cyber Security, Computer Engineering, or related degree (or HS Diploma & 4+ years of network investigations experience).
• Experience developing and deploying signatures and detecting intrusions via technologies like Snort.
• Experience implementing incident handling methodologies, protocol analyzers, and performing packet-level analysis.

Nice to have

• Python programming experience.
• Experience with Carnegie Mellon SiLK tool suite.
• Professional certifications such as GNFA, GCIH, GCIA, GSEC, CASP+, CySA+, PaLMS, FedVTE, Arcsight, Network+, or Security+.
• Strong math and science background.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits.
• Paid life insurance.
• Paid vacation, holidays, sick leave, and floating holidays.
• Semi-monthly pay cycle.