Onsite Cyber Network Defense Analyst

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About the role

  • Cyber Network Defense Analyst managing cyber security operations for U.S. Government. Conducting detection, analysis, and remediation of cyber threats within Network Operations Security Center.

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
  • US Citizenship required

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation
  • 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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