BS in Computer Science, Cyber Security, Computer Engineering, or related field; or HS Diploma with 4+ years of network investigations experience.
2+ years of experience in cyber defense analysis using advanced technologies and tools.
Proven experience in developing and deploying signatures for cyber defense.
Experience with intrusion detection technologies, such as Snort.
Familiarity with incident handling methodologies and protocol analyzers.
Ability to perform packet-level analysis and conduct trend analysis.
Responsibilities
Analyze network traffic to identify anomalies and potential threats.
Coordinate with cyber defense teams to validate alerts.
Document and escalate incidents impacting the network environment.
Conduct trend analysis and reporting for cyber defense.
Correlate events using diverse information sources for situational awareness.
Provide daily summaries of network events relevant to cyber defense practices.
Utilize cyber defense tools for continuous monitoring and analysis.
Benefits
Opportunity to work with government clients in Arlington, VA or Pensacola, FL.
Engagement in cutting-edge cyber defense technologies.
Potential for professional growth and development in a critical field.
Referral bonus program for successful candidate placements.
Full Job Description
ARSIEM is looking for a Cyber Network Defense Analyst (CNDA) to use information collected from various sources to monitor network activity and analyze it for suspicious behavior. Monitoring and analysis are performed to identify and report events that occur or may occur within the network, to protect information, information systems, and networks from threats. This position will support one of our Government clients in Arlington, VA or Pensacola, FL.
Responsibilities
Characterize and analyze network traffic to identify anomalous activity and potential threats to network resources
Coordinate with enterprise-wide cyber defense staff to validate network alerts
Document and escalate incidents (including event's history, status, and potential impact for further action) that may cause ongoing and immediate impact to the environment
Perform cyber defense trend analysis and reporting
Perform event correlation using information gathered from a variety of sources within the enterprise to gain situational awareness and determine the effectiveness of an observed attack
Provide daily summary reports of network events and activity relevant to cyber defense practices
Receive and analyze network alerts from various sources within the enterprise and determine possible causes of alerts
Provide timely detection, identification, and alerting of possible attacks/intrusions, anomalous activities, and misuse activities and distinguish these incidents and events from benign activities
Use cyber defense tools for continual monitoring and analysis of system activity to identify malicious activity
Analyze identified malicious activity to determine weaknesses exploited, exploitation methods, effects on system and information
Identify and analyze anomalies in network traffic using metadata
Validate intrusion detection system (IDS) alerts against network traffic using packet analysis tools
Identify applications and operating systems of a network device based on network traffic
Reconstruct a malicious attack or activity based off network traffic
Identify network mapping and operating system (OS) fingerprinting activities
Assist in the construction of signatures which can be implemented on cyber defense network tools in response to new or observed threats within the network environment or enclave
Minimum Qualifications
BS Computer Science, Cyber Security, Computer Engineering, or related degree; or HS Diploma & 4+ years of network investigations experience.
2+ years of direct relevant experience in cyber defense analysis using leading edge technologies and industry standard cyber defense tools
Experience successfully developing and deploying signatures
Experience detecting host and network-based intrusions via intrusion detection technologies (e.g., Snort)
Experience collecting data from a variety of cyber defense resources
Experience reading and interpreting signatures (e.g. snort)
Experience performing packet-level analysis
Experience conducting trend analysis
Preferred Qualifications
Python programming experience
Strong math and science background
Experience with Carnegie Mellon SiLK tool suite
One or more of the following professional certifications: GNFA, GCIH, GCIA, GSEC, CASP+, CySA+, PaLMS, FedVTE
GSEC (SANS401), Arcsight (or other SEIM solution), Network+, Security+
Clearance Requirement: This position requires an Active TS/SCI clearance and the ability to obtain Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Entry on Duty (EOD) Suitability.
Candidate Referral: Do you know someone who would be GREAT at this role? If you do, ARSIEM has a way for you to earn a bonus through our referral program for persons presenting NEW (not in our resume database) candidates who are successfully placed on one of our projects. The bonus for this position is $3,500, and the referrer is eligible to receive the sum for any applicant we place within 12 months of referral. The bonus is paid after the referred employee reaches 6 months of employment.
