Cyber Incident Response & Network Forensics Analyst

Nightwing; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunities for professional growth

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

A cybersecurity service provider in Sterling, VA is seeking a Network Forensics Analyst to support vital incident response efforts. You will assist in investigations of cyber incidents, analyze network activities, and develop mitigation plans. The role requires U.S. Citizenship, TS/SCI clearance, and over five years of relevant experience. Join a collaborative team passionate about advancing cybersecurity solutions and explore opportunities for professional growth while making a meaningful impact in the intelligence community.

Qualifications

• Must have an active TS/SCI clearance.
• 5+ years of directly relevant experience in network investigations.
• Understanding of MITRE ATT&CK framework.

Responsibilities

• Assist in coordinating teams for incident response investigations.
• Analyze network activity to identify and mitigate threats.
• Collect network intrusion artifacts to support incident resolution.

Skills

TCP/IP protocols

CND policies and procedures

Network traffic analysis

Wireshark

Splunk

Malicious network activity reconstruction

Education

BS Computer Science, Cyber Security, Computer Engineering or related degree

Tools

Wireshark

PCAP analysis tools

Job description

A cybersecurity service provider in Sterling, VA is seeking a Network Forensics Analyst to support vital incident response efforts. You will assist in investigations of cyber incidents, analyze network activities, and develop mitigation plans. The role requires U.S. Citizenship, TS/SCI clearance, and over five years of relevant experience. Join a collaborative team passionate about advancing cybersecurity solutions and explore opportunities for professional growth while making a meaningful impact in the intelligence community.