BS degree in Computer Science or related field required
CompTIA Security+ certification required; Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) must be obtained within 90 days
5+ years of Linux and Networking experience
3+ years with IDS, IPS, and Host Based Security Solutions
2+ years of experience with malware analysis tools (e.g., IDA Pro, Cuckoo Sandbox)
Strong programming skills in Python and C/C++
Intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Office suite
Effective communication and presentation skills required
Must hold a Secret level security clearance
Responsibilities
Receive and analyze warning intelligence information and share notifications with customers
Identify potential impacts by analyzing intelligence and forensic reports
Evaluate indicators of compromise (IOCs) and investigate associations with known exploitation groups
Develop and distribute countermeasures to mitigate cyber-attack impacts
Collaborate with peer organizations to enhance defensive measures
Benefits
Opportunity to work alongside experienced Cybersecurity professionals
Engagement in critical defense operations for DoD information systems
Professional development through required certifications
Collaborative work environment with a focus on team success
Potential for career advancement within the organization
Full Job Description
Overview
Bowhead seeks an experienced Cyber Threat Analyst to join our team in Vicksburg, MS. The Cyber Security Analyst will be responsible for monitoring, tracking and reporting relevant events, types and sources to the correct departments. This highly skilled individual will work in various capacities alongside Computer Network Defense (CND) Incident Responders and Cybersecurity Engineers. The Cyber Threat Analyst will be responsible for applying technical and functional expertise to collect, normalize and characterize cyber incident and event data to identify anomalous or malicious activity including intrusions, attacks, data loss or other prohibited activities. The Cyber Threat Analyst will analyze and correlate incidents and events that may involve foreign intelligence entities and warn of anticipated hostile attacks against DoD information systems or networks.
Responsibilities
Receive and initial analysis on warning intelligence information and proper sharing of intelligence notifications, notes and reports with customers.
Identify potential impact to customers by analysis of intelligence reports, forensic reports and reverse engineering of malware reports to determine associated indicators of compromise (IOC's) and using the IOCs to develop and distribute countermeasures to detect and prevent identified threats.
Evaluation of IOCs from incidents to determine association with known computer network exploitation (CNE) groups and thoroughly investigate the IOCs for other infrastructure possibly related to the CNE teams (domain registration, IP ownership, VPN infrastructure, strains of malware, etc.) for the possible addition of proactive defensive measures.
Will assist customers in preventing or mitigating the potential impact of cyber-attacks by developing, distributing and sharing countermeasures that may impact networks and information systems with peer DCO organizations and customers.
Qualifications
A BS degree in Computer Science or related field is required
Must have a minimum of a CompTIA Security+ certificate to start-will be required to obtain a Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) certificate within 90 days of starting
A minimum of five (5) years of Linux and Networking experience, three (3) years' experience with IDS, IPS and Host Based Security Solutions and two (2) years of experience with malware analysis tools (such as IDA Pro, Cuckoo Sandbox, OllyDbg) is required
Must have demonstrable, strong programming skills-specifically in Python and C/C++
2+ years of Python programming experience
Intermediate to advanced level skills in Microsoft Office software suite - Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint
Ability to communicate effectively, interpret regulatory guidance and identified vulnerabilities to a wide audience
Presentation and strong public speaking skills are required
Strong interpersonal skills and good judgment with the ability to work alone or as part of a team
SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIRED: Must currently hold a security clearance at the Secret level.
Physical Demands: • Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds • Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time• Must be able to twist, bend and squat periodically
About Bowhead Support Services
Bowhead Support Services is a defense contractor that provides a range of services to the U.S. government and other customers. The company was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia. Bowhead Support Services provides services in the areas of engineering, logistics, information technology, and security. The company has operations in the United States, Europe, and the Middle East. Bowhead Support Services is a subsidiary of Ukpea?vik Iñupiat Corporation, an Alaska Native corporation.
