CND Systems Analyst with Security Clearance

Command Post Technologies, Inc; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leadership training

Career professional development

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible hours

Work/Life balance

Rewards and recognition

Parental Leave

Job summary

Command Post Technologies, Inc. (CPT) is seeking a Cyber Security Network Defense (CND) Analyst to monitor, analyze, mitigate, and defend enterprise systems and networks in real time.

The role includes intrusion analysis, vulnerability assessment, threat analysis, and developing security policies and standards. Strong writing skills for technical documentation are expected, with responsibilities spanning operational reports and plans.

Qualifications

• Active DoD Top Secret Security Clearance / SCI eligible.
• 5+ years’ IT security experience; OR 7+ years’ IT experience.
• IAT Level II Security Certification (e.g. Security+ CE, GSEC, SSCP, CCNA-Security).
• 3 years minimum of Traffic and Log Analysis experience.
• Extensive knowledge of network firewalls, logs, and incident analysis.

Responsibilities

• Support real-time monitoring of IPS/IDS/NAC devices and mission.
• Monitor network traffic and correlate events to determine security posture.
• Create and maintain reports for ACAS, HBSS, STIG Compliance Viewer, and JSA.
• Perform IDS/IPS/NAC real-time monitoring and analysis.
• Conduct network threat analysis and incident response.
• Perform vulnerability analysis and testing of defenses.
• Prepare and disseminate technical reports and operations documentation.

Skills

Traffic & Log Analysis

Incident Response

Network Security Monitoring

Documentation & Reporting

Security Policy Knowledge

Education

IAT Level II Security Certification

Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)

Tools

WireShark/Ethereal

Snort

ACAS

HBSS

STIG Compliance Viewer

JSA

Job description

Command Post Technologies, Inc. (CPT) has an opening for a Cyber Security Network Defense (CND) Analyst. The selected candidate will conduct real-time monitoring, analysis, mitigation and defense of enterprise systems and network operations. The candidate will also conduct intrusion analysis, incident response, vulnerability assessment, external assessment, and cyber threat analysis teams to defend the organization. Additionally, the candidate will be expected to assist with the development of policies and standards related to the use of computing resources, overall strategy, design, implementation, and operational aspects of multiple systems. The selected candidate should be well versed in creating, revising, and reviewing technical writing documentation. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: * Support real-time monitoring of all assigned IPS/IPS deployed and supporting the mission.

• Monitor network traffic to provide event correlations of operational traffic from multiple locations to determine network security posture.
• Use standard/provided network tools to evaluate traffic for incident response analysis.
• Create and maintain reports for various security systems such as ACAS, HBSS, STIG Compliance Viewer, and JSA.
• Maintain IDS/IPS/NAC devices.
• Perform IDS/IPS/NAC Real-Time Monitoring Analysis.
• Perform Network Event Correlation/Advanced Traffic Analysis.
• Perform Incident Response & Analysis.
• Perform Vulnerability Analysis.
• Perform IDS/IPS Sensor testing, installation, configuration, and maintenance.
• Provide IDS/IPS Database & VPN Technical Support.
• Conduct Network Defense Training.
• Support Standardization & Evaluation (Stan/Eval) activities.
• Perform Operational Process Tracking and Processing.
• Provide Systems Planning support
• Research, test, implement and train to disaster recovery plans
• Prepare Network Defense Technical Reports.
• Prepare and present oral and written technical communications.
• Provide technical reports, meeting minutes, program plans, concepts of operations, contingency plans, and related documentation as identified for task deliverables.
• Prepare and disseminate operational reports. Requirements Minimum Qualifications: * Active DoD Top Secret Security Clearance / SCI eligible
• 5 or more years’ relevant IT Security experience; OR 7 or more years’ relevant IT experience.
• IAT Level II Security Certification (e.g. Security + CE, GSEC, SSCP, CCNA-Security)
• 3 years minimum of Traffic and Log Analysis experience Possess the following skill sets: * Extensive knowledge of network firewalls, computer, and server log analysis.
• Extensive knowledge of digital evidence collection, handling, and security.
• Experience with computer incident response and analysis and report dissemination.
• Extensive knowledge and experience with network packet capture and analysis software such as WireShark (Ethereal) and Snort.
• Experience with standard DoD network topology and DMZ boundary protection.
• Experience with DoD/AF incident reporting processes.
• Ability to characterize and analyze network traffic to identify anomalous activity and potential threats to network resources
• Possess experience with DoD/AF incident reporting processes; knowledge of threat visualization applications; extensive knowledge of digital evidence collection, handling, and security; experience with computer incident response and analysis, and report dissemination; extensive knowledge of DoD and AF network operations regulations; knowledge and experience processing Information Assurance Vulnerability Alert (IAVA) notices. Desired Qualifications: * HBSS Experience
• ACAS Experience
• Linux Experience
• ISE Experience
• Scripting experience with PowerShell or related languages
• Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) certification
• Current knowledge of USCYBERCOM CNDSP policies and procedures About Us: We are Command Post Technologies, Inc. (CPT). CPT is a Service-Disabled, Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), providing engineering services in the areas of Cyber Security, Software Development, Test & Evaluation, and Strategic Planning. CPT employees appreciate working in a caring environment that promotes a healthy work-life balance. As individuals, we come together as a team, supporting a culture rooted in our core principles of integrity, determination, and innovation. In all CPT’s collaboration efforts, our team prioritizes communication, accountability, and being resourceful to maximize efficiency and results. What’s In It for You
• Leadership training
• Career professional development
• Tuition reimbursement
• Flexible hours
• Work/Life balance
• Rewards and recognition
• Parental Leave Command Post Technologies, Inc. (CPT) is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) founded in 2008 and headquartered in Suffolk, VA with personnel in various states including Virginia, Maryland, Florida, and Texas. With 2/3 of our staff being former military, CPT firmly believes in employing veterans. Command Post Technologies, Inc. is a unique provider of innovative solutions that enhance our corporate clients’ productivity and empower our government clients with the ability to protect against all enemies: foreign and domestic. CPT adapts its successful military experiential approach to the needs of leaders in a global business environment and provides an elite leadership curriculum that results in a world‑class! Command Post Technologies Inc. (CPT) is an Equal Employment Opportunity and ...