Cyber Network Defense Analyst (TS/SCI)

Node; Arlington (VA); On-site; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Basic Life

Long-Term Disability

Health Savings Account

401K

Three weeks of PTO

10 Paid Holidays

Pre-Approved Online Training

Job summary

A leading cybersecurity firm in Arlington, VA, seeks a Network-Based System Analyst to engage in advanced cybersecurity analysis and network defense. Candidates must possess an active Top Secret Security Clearance and have at least 5 years of experience in network investigations. This role requires the ability to analyze network traffic and investigate security incidents while collaborating with government teams in a mission-critical environment. Competitive compensation and diverse benefits are included.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of directly relevant experience in network investigations.
• Knowledge of defense-in-depth principles with respect to network security architecture.
• Ability to work collaboratively across physical locations.

Responsibilities

• Assist in coordinating teams for incident response investigations.
• Determine courses of action for identified anomalous network activity.
• Analyze malicious network activity to determine weaknesses.

Skills

TCP/IP protocols

Splunk or other SIEMs

Wifi networking

Network topologies

Network analysis software (e.g. Wireshark)

Analyzing network traffic

Characterizing network traffic

Education

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

HS Diploma & 7-9 years of relevant experience

Job description

A leading cybersecurity firm in Arlington, VA, seeks a Network-Based System Analyst to engage in advanced cybersecurity analysis and network defense. Candidates must possess an active Top Secret Security Clearance and have at least 5 years of experience in network investigations. This role requires the ability to analyze network traffic and investigate security incidents while collaborating with government teams in a mission-critical environment. Competitive compensation and diverse benefits are included.