Cyber Network Defense Analyst IV AP (Cybersecurity)

TL;DR

Cyber Network Defense Analyst IV AP (Cybersecurity): Monitor network activity and analyze traffic for anomalous behavior and threats using cyber defense tools with an accent on intrusion detection, packet analysis, and incident escalation. Focus on characterizing attacks, correlating events, developing signatures, and performing trend analysis to protect networks from cyber threats.

Location: Arlington, VA (onsite)

Company

hirify.global provides full-spectrum cyber defense, data operations, systems integration, and intelligence support to U.S. Government customers and critical infrastructure owners.

What you will do

• Characterize and analyze network traffic to identify anomalous activity and potential threats
• Coordinate with cyber defense staff, document, and escalate incidents with impact assessment
• Perform event correlation, trend analysis, and daily reporting on network events
• Analyze alerts, detect attacks/intrusions, and distinguish from benign activities
• Validate IDS alerts with packet analysis, reconstruct attacks, and identify OS/applications
• Assist in constructing signatures for cyber defense tools against new threats

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship
• Active TS/SCI clearance
• Ability to obtain DHS EOD Suitability
• 8+ years of direct experience in cyber defense analysis with leading tools
• Experience developing/deploying signatures, detecting intrusions (e.g., Snort), incident handling
• Experience with protocol analyzers, packet-level analysis, trend analysis
• BS in Computer Science, Cyber Security, or related; or HS Diploma + 10 years experience

Nice to have

• Python programming
• Strong math and science background
• Experience with Carnegie Mellon SiLK tool suite
• Certifications: GNFA, GCIH, GCIA, GSEC, CASP+, CySA+, etc.