Cyber Network Defense Analyst(TS/SCI clearance)

27 Mar 2024

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Cyber Network Defense Analyst

TS/SCI clearance required

Washington, DC (Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling) - 75% onsite, 25% remote

Direct Hire

Must be DoD 8570 IAT Level II certified (e.g., CCNA-Security, GICSP, GSEC, Security+ CE, SSCP)

Must have DoD 8570 CSSP Analyst Certification, or able to obtain one within 180 days of starting AND a DoD 8570 CSSP Infrastructure Support Certification (e.g., CEH, CySA+, SSCP), or ability to obtain one within 180 days of starting ALTA is seeking a Cyber Network Defense Analyst to support our highly mission critical customer. The ideal candidate is a self-starter capable of independently performing their daily tasks, but also works well within a team that requires significant coordination and inter-team communication. As a Cyber Network Defense Analyst, you will support this mission-critical customer to protect networked systems and services from cyber threats, as a 24x7, mission critical operation. This is a hybrid position with the potential for 25% remote and 75% on-site support. Most team members work a rotating shift pattern (typically includes Day, Swing, and Mid Shift rotations consisting of four 10-hour shifts per week), which allows for longer stretches of scheduled time off. If a more structured schedule is preferred, static shifts can usually be arranged based on preference and the needs of the program. Exact schedules may vary based on program needs and manning levels. All new hires’ initial 4-6 weeks will be spent on weekday day shift to complete ramp-up and training before entering the normal rotation.

Requirements:• You have a current DoD TS/SCI security clearance• You have a bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of experience; additional years of experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree• You have a DoD 8570 IAT Level II Certification (e.g., CCNA-Security, GICSP, GSEC, Security+ CE, SSCP) or higher at time of hire• You have a DoD 8570 CSSP Analyst Certification, or able to obtain one within 180 days of starting AND a DoD 8570 CSSP Infrastructure Support Certification (e.g., CEH, CySA+, SSCP), or ability to obtain one within 180 days of starting• You have strong computing system knowledge, particularly networking, including a knowledge of communication protocols and familiarity with common computing security elements such as IDS/IPS systems and firewalls• You have experience with Unix/Linux, scripting, and programming• You have experience providing executive-level briefings• You can understand complex technical reports on analytic findings and understand adversary and friendly tools, techniques, and procedures (TTP's)• You have the ability to triage alerts to prioritize response efforts and detect malicious actors on customer network• You have experience reviewing opensource and DoD intelligence for threats, and identify indicators of compromise (IOCs) and integrate them into sensors and SIEMs

Desired:• You have experience working with tools and technologies such as Cisco, Wireshark, Splunk, Snort, Sourcefire• You have pen testing (Red/Blue Team) experience• You have prior experience supporting GSM-O

  • ID: #49560578
  • State: District of Columbia Washington 00000 Washington USA
  • City: Washington
  • Salary: Depends on Experience
  • Job type: Permanent
  • Showed: 2023-03-27
  • Deadline: 2023-05-21
  • Category: Et cetera