Computer Network Defense Analyst

We are currently seeking a Cyber Network Defense Analyst to join the Compartmented Enterprise Services Office (CESO) effort. This program is establishing a modern secure web service (SWS) operation as part of a state-of-the-art highly automated platform capable of supporting a rapidly expanding customer population. Our team supports CESOs mission to protect networked systems and services from cyber threats as CESO migrates to a high security cloud environment operating as a 24x7 mission-critical function providing network defense monitoring and incident response services. We are looking for a self-starter capable of independently performing daily tasks while also working well within a team that requires significant coordination and communication.

This position is based in Arlington VA and is 100% on-site.
Requires a TS/SCI US Government Security Clearance to start.

Primary Responsibilities

• Perform computer network incident detection and response activities to detect correlate identify and characterize anomalous activity indicative of threats to the CESO enterprise.
• Monitor security tools and applications for possible malicious activity investigate associated alerts or indicators and develop recommendations for a course of action including mitigation strategies as required.
• Document each event and its associated analysis in a ticketing system with clear accurate technical writing so it can be reviewed and acted on appropriately.
• Maintain regular face-to-face interaction with the customer; handle issues when they are raised by the customer with little or no supervision.
• Positively influence team performance by improving CESO processes and procedures.
• Ensure system checks are performed in a timely manner and that documentation is complete and accurate.
• Assist senior analysts and/or managers with forecasting and modeling current threats.
• Develop a strong rapport with the customer and serve as a trustworthy network defense analyst.
• Collaborate with infrastructure storage database and application teams to align network defense monitoring with CESOs operational requirements as the program transitions to its secure cloud environment.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelors degree and 2 years of related experience; additional experience education or training may be considered in lieu of degree.
• Active TS/SCI security clearance required for this position.
• DoDD 8140 IAT Level II (or Level III) certification (e.g. Security CE).
• Strong computing systems knowledge with Windows Red Hat Cloud (AWS Azure) and particularly networking including communication protocols and familiarity with common security elements such as IDS/IPS systems and firewalls.
• Experience with implementing application/hardware security settings using vendor and DISA best business practices.
• Candidate may be asked to obtain a CI Polygraph in the future.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior CND experience ideally within a large enterprise or DoD/IC program environment.
• Experience monitoring intrusion detection and computer network defense appliances applications and analyzing associated alerts.
• Experience documenting analysis and providing response recommendations in a ticketing/case management system.
• Experience reviewing system logs manually and using automatic SIEMs tools (e.g. SPLUNK Elastic) and performing network log analysis.
• Prior experience with DISA and DISAs support to mission partners.
• An Understanding of disaster recovery and business continuity concepts as they apply to secure cloud migrations.

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