Job Details
Cyber Security Incident Responder/ Information System Security Analyst
Location: Arlington, VA
Must have Top Secret Security Clearance
Node is supporting a U.S. Government customer on a large mission-development and sustainment program to design, build, deliver, and operate a network operations environment; including introducing new cyber capabilities to address emerging threats. In support of the customer's strategic direction,
Node is looking for a qualified Cyber Security Incident Responder who can support our customers in the detection, response, mitigation, and reporting of cyber threats affecting client networks.
This position requires shift work including nights/weekends
Responsibilities will include:
- Provide support in the detection, response, mitigation, and reporting of cyber threats affecting client networks
- Maintain an understanding of the current vulnerabilities, response, and mitigation strategies used in cyber security operations
- Produce reports and briefs to provide an accurate depiction of the current threat landscape and associated risk
- Provide analysis for correlated information sources
- Facilitate the customer's posturing itself to aggressively investigate cyber activity targeting customer information and its information infrastructure
- Assist the customer training department in the education of staff on the cyber threat
- Liaison with other government cyber threat analysis entities, such as intra-agency and inter-agency Cyber Threat Working Groups
- Maintaining proficiency in the use and production of visualization charts, link analysis diagrams, and database queries
- Analyze and report cyber threats as well as assist in deterring, identifying, monitoring, investigating, and analyzing computer network intrusions
- Meet and maintain customer-required Information Assurance training compliance
Requirements
Required Skills:
- Must have active/current Top Secret clearance with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI
- Must be able to receive DHS suitability prior to starting employment
- Must be a U.S. Citizen
- Hands-on experience in the detection, response, mitigation, and/or reporting of cyber threats affecting client networks and one or more of the following:
- Experience in computer intrusion analysis and incident response
- Computer network surveillance/monitoring
- Knowledge and understanding of network protocols, network devices, multiple operating systems, and secure architectures
- Experience in computer evidence seizure, computer forensic analysis, and data recovery
- Computer network forensics
- System log analysis
- Experience with current cyber threats and the associated tactics, techniques, and procedures used to infiltrate computer networks
- Current experience with network intrusion detection and response operations (Protect, Defend, Respond, and Sustain methodology)
- Current experience with cyber threats and the associated tactics, techniques, and procedures used to infiltrate computer networks
- Proficiency with MS Office Applications
- Must be able to work collaboratively across agencies and physical locations
Desired Skills:
- Experience supporting DHS, Federal Civil, Intelligence, and/or DoD Customers
- Malware reverse engineering experience
- Scripting experience (python, perl etc...)
- Experience with process development and deployment
- Excellent writing skills
- Prior experience with data visualization products such as Analyst Notebook is desired
- Prior experience with Splunk
Desired Certifications:
- Additional Technical CND Incident Reporter Certification(CEH, GCIH, GCIA, GNFA)
- DoDI 8570.01-M 8570.01-M IAT Level I Compliant Certification (Network + CE, A+ CE, CCNA + Security, SSCP)
Required Education:
- Bachelor's degree in a related field and a minimum of 6 years of prior relevant experience
- A Master's degree in a related discipline may be substituted for 4 years of experience
- Professional experience may be substituted for a degree
Company Overview:
Node. Digital is an independent Digital Automation & Cognitive Engineering company that integrates best-of-breed technologies to accelerate business impact.
Our Core Values help us in our mission. They include:
OUR CORE VALUES
Identifying the:RIGHT PEOPLE:and developing them to their full capabilities
Our customer's "Mission" is our "Mission". Our:MISSION FIRST:approach is designed to keep our customers fully engaged while becoming their trusted partner
We believe in:SIMPLIFYING:complex problems with a relentless focus on agile delivery excellence
Our mantra is ":Simple*Secure*Speed:" in the delivery of innovative services and solutions
Benefits
We are proud to offer competitive compensation and benefits packages to include:
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Basic Life
- Long-Term Disability
- Health Saving Account
- 401K
- Three weeks of PTO
- 10 Paid Holidays
- Pre-Approved Online Training