At ARSIEM Corporation we are committed to fostering a proven and trusted partnership with our government clients. Weprovide support to multiple agencies across the United States Government. ARSIEMhas an experienced workforce of qualified professionals committed to providing the best possible support.
As demand increases ARSIEM continues to provide reliable and cutting-edge technical solutions at the best value to our means a career packed with opportunities to grow and the ability to have an impact on every client you work with.
ARSIEM is looking for a Network-Based Systems Analyst 2. This position will support one of our Government clients in Arlington VA.
Responsibilities
Monitor and analyze network activity for evidence of suspicious behavior.
Identify and report events that occur or might occur within the network to protect the information information systems and networks from threats.
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 the events history status and potential impact for further action) that may cause an ongoing and immediate impact on 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 on 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.
Ability to obtain Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Entry on Duty (EOD) Suitability
2 years of directly 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 $3500 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.
ARSIEM is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or veteran status age or any other federally protected class.
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