Cyber Network Defense Analyst (Shift work)

Sprycyber; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 70,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Sprycyber is seeking a Cyber Network Defense Analyst to provide Network Operations Security Center support, conduct threat analysis, and participate in incident response. The role requires active TS/SCI clearance and a Bachelor's Degree with 2-4 years of SOC analyst experience.

Candidates should possess extensive knowledge about SOC/NOSC functions and be skilled in network security monitoring and log analysis. Salary ranges from $70,000 to $125,000 based on experience.

Qualifications

• Must have active TS/SCI clearance to start.
• US Citizenship required.
• 2-4 years of SOC analyst experience.
• Extensive knowledge of SOCs/NOSCs.
• Detailed understanding of network ports and protocols.

Responsibilities

• Manage and conduct technical detection and analysis.
• Guide and mentor peers in cybersecurity.
• Analyze web and host logs for indications of compromise.
• Compile incident reports and executive summaries.
• Document processes and workflows.

Skills

Network security monitoring

Threat analysis

Log analysis

Incident response

Packet analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Wireshark

Job description

Washington D.C., District of Columbia, United States

Cyber Network Defense Analyst (Shift work)

Job Description

Spry Squared is looking for a Cyber Network Defense Analyst for our client to provide Network Operations Security Center (NOSC) support, cyber analysis, application development, and a 24x7x365 support staff.

The Network Operations Security Center (NOSC) is a U.S. Government program responsible to monitor, detect, analyze, mitigate, and respond to cyber threats and adversarial activity on the enterprise.

The NOSC has primary responsibility for monitoring and responding to security events and incidents detected at the Trusted Internet Connection (TIC) and Policy Enforcement Point (PEP) and is responsible for directing and coordinating detection and response activities performed by each Component SOC.

Direction and coordination are achieved through a shared customer incident tracking system and other means of coordination and communication.

The Monitoring and Analysis team provide 24x7 support across four different shifts. We have front half shifts (day and night) and back half shifts (day and night). The front half shift will work 12-hour shifts from Sunday – Tuesday and alternating Wednesdays. The back half shift will work 12-hour shifts from Thursday – Saturday and alternating Wednesdays. Candidates must have the ability to work non-core hours, if necessary.

Duties include network security monitoring and detection, proactively searching for threats, inspecting traffic for anomalies and new malware patterns, investigating and analyzing logs, providing analysis and response to alerts, and documenting activity in NOSC investigations and Security Event Notifications (SENs).

Responsibilities

• Manage and conduct hands‑on technical detection, analysis, containment, eradication, and remediation as a member of the Incident Response team
• Guide and mentor peers and subordinates to provide cross training
• Ensure accountability and punctuality of security analysts assigned to your shift
• Capture cybersecurity metrics that support executive‑level briefings (daily, weekly, monthly)
• Articulate daily challenges to the Government Watch Officer (GWO)
• Analyze web and host logs for indications of compromise
• Remediate and coordinate the remediation of infected or compromised devices
• Ensure shift continuity during call‑outs and emergencies
• Compile incident reports, executive summaries, and analysis reports of intrusions and/or security events
• Document and update processes, workflows, and technical guides
• Perform simple firewall rule changes (after training)

Qualifications

Required qualifications

• Must have active TS/SCI clearance to start. TS clearance candidates will be considered but must achieve SCI to start work. Preference to candidates with current/active TS/SCI clearance.
• Must be US Citizen
• Bachelor's Degree and 2-4 years of SOC analyst experience. Additional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
• Extensive knowledge of a SOCs/NOSCs purpose and role within an organization
• Detailed understanding of common network ports and protocols (e.g. TCP/UDP, HTTP, ICMP, DNS, SMTP, etc.)
• Expertise with network topologies and network security device functions (e.g. Firewall, IDS/IPS, Proxy, DNS, etc.)
• Expertise with packet analysis tools such as Wireshark.

Certification Requirement: Sec+, CEH, CySA+ or SANS certificated required.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Salary: $70,000 - $125,000 depending on experience