Cyber Network Defense Analyst II (Cybersecurity)

TL;DR

Cyber Network Defense Analyst II (Cybersecurity): Monitoring network activity and analyzing traffic to identify and mitigate cyber threats for U.S. Government agencies with an accent on incident response and intrusion detection. Focus on performing packet-level analysis, developing signatures for defense tools, and characterizing malicious network activity.

Location: Onsite in Arlington, VA. U.S. Citizenship and Active TS/SCI clearance are strictly required.

Company

hirify.global provides technically advanced full-spectrum cyber, data operations, and intelligence mission support services for the intelligence community and defense markets.

What you will do

• Analyze network traffic to identify anomalous activity and potential threats to network resources.
• Coordinate with enterprise-wide cyber defense staff to validate network alerts and escalate incidents.
• Perform event correlation and trend analysis to determine the effectiveness of observed attacks.
• Provide timely detection and identification of attacks, intrusions, and misuse activities.
• Reconstruct malicious attacks and identify network mapping or OS fingerprinting activities.
• Assist in constructing signatures for cyber defense network 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 via technologies such as Snort.
• Proficiency in performing packet-level analysis and implementing protocol analyzers.
• BS in Computer Science, Cyber Security, or related degree (or HS Diploma with 7+ years of experience).

Nice to have

• Python programming experience.
• Experience with Carnegie Mellon SiLK tool suite.
• Professional certifications such as GNFA, GCIH, GCIA, GSEC, CASP+, CySA+, or Security+.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative environment working alongside talented individuals passionate about cybersecurity.
• Opportunity to support critical U.S. Government missions and solve complex security challenges.
• Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employment environment.