Network Based Systems Analyst, Level III with Security Clearance
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Location: Arlington, VA 22201
Description:
Network Based Systems Analyst, Level III
This project is supporting a U.S. Government customer to provide support for onsite incident response to civilian Government agencies and critical asset owners who experience cyber-attacks, providing immediate investigation and resolution. Candidates will perform investigations to characterize of the severity of breaches, develop mitigation plans, and assist with the restoration of services. We are seeking a Network Based Systems Analyst to support this critical program. Security Clearance Requirements:
This position requires all candidates to be U.S. Citizens and possess an active Top Secret/SCI Clearance. -- Candidate must be able to obtain DHS Suitability. Responsibilities
Assists the Government lead in coordinating teams in preliminary incident response investigations
Assists the Government lead with interfacing with the customer while on site
Determines appropriate courses of actions in response to identified and analyses anomalous network activity
Assesses network topology and device configurations identifying critical security concerns and providing security best practice recommendations
Assists with the writing and publishing of Computer Network Defense guidance and reports on incident findings to appropriate constituencies
Collects network intrusion artifacts (e.g., PCAP, domains, URIs, certificates, etc.) and uses discovered data to enable mitigation of potential Computer Network Defense incidents
Analyzes identified malicious network activity to determine weaknesses exploited, exploitation methods, effects on system and information
Collects network device integrity data and analyze for signs of tampering or compromise
Assists with real-time CND incident handling (i.e., forensic collections, intrusion correlation and tracking, threat analysis, and advising on system remediation) tasks to support onsite engagements Qualifications
Required Education & Years of Experience
BS Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Information Systems, Computer Systems Engineering or related degree.
o Two years of related work experience may be substituted for each year of degree level education.
5+ years of directly relevant experience in network investigations Required Skills
Knowledge of Computer Network Defense policies, procedures, and regulations
Knowledge of defense-in-depth principles and general attack stages with respect to network security architecture
Ability to characterize and analyze network traffic to identify anomalous activity and potential threats to network resources
Ability to identify and analyze anomalies in network traffic using metadata
Experience with reconstructing a malicious attack or activity based on network traffic
Experience examining network topologies to understand data flows through the network
Must be able to work collaboratively across physical locations Desired Skills
Knowledge of network device integrity concepts and methodologies
Experience with preserving evidence integrity according to standard operating procedures or national standards
Experience with designing cyber security systems and environments in a Linux and/or Windows environment Desired Certifications
DoD 8140.01 IAT Level II, IASAE II, CSSP Analyst
This project is supporting a U.S. Government customer to provide support for onsite incident response to civilian Government agencies and critical asset owners who experience cyber-attacks, providing immediate investigation and resolution. Candidates will perform investigations to characterize of the severity of breaches, develop mitigation plans, and assist with the restoration of services. We are seeking a Network Based Systems Analyst to support this critical program. Security Clearance Requirements:
This position requires all candidates to be U.S. Citizens and possess an active Top Secret/SCI Clearance. -- Candidate must be able to obtain DHS Suitability. Responsibilities
Assists the Government lead in coordinating teams in preliminary incident response investigations
Assists the Government lead with interfacing with the customer while on site
Determines appropriate courses of actions in response to identified and analyses anomalous network activity
Assesses network topology and device configurations identifying critical security concerns and providing security best practice recommendations
Assists with the writing and publishing of Computer Network Defense guidance and reports on incident findings to appropriate constituencies
Collects network intrusion artifacts (e.g., PCAP, domains, URIs, certificates, etc.) and uses discovered data to enable mitigation of potential Computer Network Defense incidents
Analyzes identified malicious network activity to determine weaknesses exploited, exploitation methods, effects on system and information
Collects network device integrity data and analyze for signs of tampering or compromise
Assists with real-time CND incident handling (i.e., forensic collections, intrusion correlation and tracking, threat analysis, and advising on system remediation) tasks to support onsite engagements Qualifications
Required Education & Years of Experience
BS Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Information Systems, Computer Systems Engineering or related degree.
o Two years of related work experience may be substituted for each year of degree level education.
5+ years of directly relevant experience in network investigations Required Skills
Knowledge of Computer Network Defense policies, procedures, and regulations
Knowledge of defense-in-depth principles and general attack stages with respect to network security architecture
Ability to characterize and analyze network traffic to identify anomalous activity and potential threats to network resources
Ability to identify and analyze anomalies in network traffic using metadata
Experience with reconstructing a malicious attack or activity based on network traffic
Experience examining network topologies to understand data flows through the network
Must be able to work collaboratively across physical locations Desired Skills
Knowledge of network device integrity concepts and methodologies
Experience with preserving evidence integrity according to standard operating procedures or national standards
Experience with designing cyber security systems and environments in a Linux and/or Windows environment Desired Certifications
DoD 8140.01 IAT Level II, IASAE II, CSSP Analyst