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Network Based Systems Analyst 3 – Cyber Network Defense Analyst – Cnda

Network Based Systems Analyst 3 – Cyber Network Defense Analyst – Cnda

CompanyArsiem Corporation
LocationArlington, VA, USA
Salary$Not Provided – $Not Provided
TypeFull-Time
DegreesBachelor’s
Experience LevelMid Level, Senior

Requirements

  • BS Computer Science, Cyber Security, Computer Engineering, or related degree; or HS Diploma & 7-9 years of network investigations experience.
  • 5+ years of directly relevant experience in network investigations
  • In-depth knowledge of CND policies, procedures and regulations
  • In-depth knowledge of TCP/IP protocols
  • In-depth knowledge of standard protocols – ICMP, HTTP/S, DNS, SSH, SMTP, SMB, NFS, etc.
  • In-depth knowledge and experience of Wifi networking
  • In-depth knowledge and experience of network topologies DMZ, WANs, etc.
  • Substantial knowledge of Splunk (or other SIEM’s)
  • Understanding of MITRE Adversary Tactics, Techniques and Common Knowledge (ATT&CK)
  • Knowledge of Computer Network Defense policies, procedures, and regulations
  • Knowledge of defense-in-depth principles and general attack stages with respect to network security architecture
  • Ability to characterize and analyze network traffic to identify anomalous activity and potential threats to network resources
  • Ability to identify and analyze anomalies in network traffic using metadata
  • Experience with reconstructing a malicious attack or activity based on network traffic
  • Experience examining network topologies to understand data flows through the network
  • Must be able to work collaboratively across physical locations

Responsibilities

  • Assists the Government lead in coordinating teams in preliminary incident response investigations
  • Assists the Government lead with interfacing with the customer while on-site
  • Determines appropriate courses of action in response to identified and analyses anomalous network activity
  • Assesses network topology and device configurations, identifying critical security concerns and providing security best practice recommendations
  • Collects network intrusion artifacts (e.g., PCAP, domains, URIs, certificates, etc.) and uses discovered data to enable mitigation of potential Computer Network Defense incidents
  • Analyzes identified malicious network activity to determine weaknesses exploited, exploitation methods, effects on system and information
  • Collects network device integrity data and analyzes for signs of tampering or compromise
  • Assists with real-time CND incident handling (i.e., forensic collections, intrusion correlation and tracking, threat analysis, and advising on system remediation) tasks to support onsite engagements

Preferred Qualifications

  • Substantial knowledge of network device integrity concepts and methodologies
  • Proficiency with network analysis software (e.g., Wireshark)
  • Proficiency with carving and extracting information from PCAP data
  • Proficiency with non-traditional network traffic (e.g., Command and Control)
  • Proficiency in preserving evidence integrity according to standard operating procedures or national standards
  • Proficiency with virtualized environments
  • DoD 8140.01 IAT Level II, IASAE II, CSSP Analyst, GCIA, GCIH, CSSP Analyst/CSSP Incident Responder, CEH
  • SANS GIAC GNFA preferred