Hybrid Cyber Network Defense Analyst

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About the role

  • Cyber Network Defense Analyst managing and responding to security events in a government program. Conducting analysis and remediation actions with a focus on cyber security monitoring.

Responsibilities

  • Manage and conduct hands-on technical detection, analysis, containment, eradication, and remediation as a member of the Incident Response team.
  • Guide and mentor peers and subordinates to provide cross training.
  • Ensure accountability and punctuality of security analysts assigned to your shift.
  • Capture cybersecurity metrics that support executive-level briefings (daily, weekly, monthly).
  • Articulate daily challenges to the Government Watch Officer (GWO).
  • Analyze web and host logs for indications of compromise.
  • Remediate and coordinate the remediation of infected or compromised devices.
  • Ensure shift continuity during call-outs and emergencies.
  • Compile incident reports, executive summaries, and analysis reports of intrusions and/or security events.
  • Document and update processes, workflows, and technical guides.
  • Perform simple firewall rule changes (after training).

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree and 2-4 years of SOC analyst experience.
  • Extensive knowledge of a SOC’s/NOSC’s purpose and role within an organization.
  • Detailed understanding of common network ports and protocols (e.g. TCP/UDP, HTTP, ICMP, DNS, SMTP, etc).
  • Expertise with network topologies and network security device functions (e.g. Firewall, IDS/IPS, Proxy, DNS, etc).
  • Expertise with packet analysis tools such as Wireshark.
  • Certification Requirement: Sec+, CEH, CySA+ or SANS certs.
  • Must have TS/SCI clearance to start. TS clearance candidates will be considered.

Benefits

  • Health and Wellness programs
  • Income Protection
  • Paid Leave
  • Retirement

Job title

Cyber Network Defense Analyst

Job type

Experience level

JuniorMid level

Salary

$69,550 - $125,725 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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