Cyber Network Defense Analysts (CNDA)

Business Computers Management Consulting Group Llc

Arlington (VA)

On-site

USD 100,000 - 120,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Extremely competitive salary

95% employer paid medical coverage

401(k) with company match

11 standard holidays & 3 weeks annual leave

Job summary

A leading IT services firm is looking for a Computer Network Defense Analyst in Arlington, Virginia. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of experience in cyber defense analysis and require U.S. Citizenship along with active TS/SCI clearance. You will be responsible for monitoring network activity, conducting analysis for suspicious behavior, and collaborating with cyber defense personnel. This role offers competitive compensation and generous benefits including health coverage and paid leave.

Qualifications

5+ years of direct experience in cyber defense analysis.
U.S. Citizenship and active TS/SCI clearance required.
Experience detecting host and network-based intrusions.

Responsibilities

Analyze network traffic for anomalies and threats.
Document incidents impacting the environment.
Coordinate alerts with cyber defense staff.

Skills

Cyber defense analysis

Intrusion detection

Packet-level analysis

Trend analysis

Python programming

Education

BS in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Snort

Carnegie Mellon SiLK

Job description

The Computer Network Defense Analyst uses information collected from a variety of sources to monitor network activity and analyze it for evidence of suspicious behavior. Monitoring and analysis are performed to identify and report events that occur, or might occur, within the network, in order to protect information, information systems, and networks from threats. CNDAs review data collected to analyze cyber events, and the network environment, to find trends, patterns or anomaly correlations that indicate more serious attacks or future threats. The CNDAs will recommend proactive measures to contain the incident. These proactive measurements include, but are not limited to, identification of intruder local changes/suspect interactions, isolation, in-depth digital media analysis, consultation with law enforcement or counterintelligence organizations, development of signatures to detect malicious behavior, and deployment of eradication tools.

Responsibilities

The majority of the CNDA’s time (75%) will be spent executing the following tasks:

Characterize and analyze network traffic to identify anomalous activity and potential threats to network resources
Coordinate with enterprise-wide cyber defense staff to validate network alerts
Document and escape incidents that may cause ongoing and immediate impact to the environment, including event history, status, and potential impact for further action
Perform cyber defense trend analysis and reporting
Perform event correlation using information gathered from a variety of sources within the enterprise to gain situational awareness and determine the effectiveness of an observed attack
Provide daily summary reports of network events and activity relevant to cyber defense practices
Receive and analyze network alerts from various sources within the enterprise and determine possible causes of alerts
Provide timely detection, identification, and alerting of possible attacks/intrusions, anomalous activities, and misuse activities and distinguish these incidents and events from benign activities
Use cyber defense tools for continual monitoring and analysis of system activity to identify malicious activity
Analyze identified malicious activity to determine weaknesses exploited, exploitation methods, effects on system and information
Determine tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) for intrusion sets
Examine network topologies to understand data flows through the network
Identify and analyze anomalies in network traffic using metadata
Conduct research, analysis, and correlation across a wide variety of all source data sets (indications and warnings)
Validate intrusion detection system (IDS) alerts against network traffic using packet analysis tools
Identify applications and operating systems of a network device based on network traffic
Reconstruct a malicious attack or activity based off network traffic
Identify network mapping and operating system (OS) fingerprinting activities
Assist in the construction of signatures which can be implemented on cyber defense network tools in response to new or observed threats within the network environment or enclave
Notify designated managers, cyber incident responders, and cybersecurity service provider team members of suspected cyber incidents and articulate the event's history, status, and potential impact for further action in accordance with the organization's cyber incident response plan

Approximately 25% of the CNDA’s time will be spent executing the following tasks:

Prepare and update manuals, instructions, and operating procedures
Evaluate established methods and procedures and prepare recommendations for changes in methods and practices where appropriate
Plan and carry out difficult and complex assignments and develop new methods, approaches, and procedures
Conduct analyses and recommend resolution of complex issues affecting the specialty area
Ensure optimal use of commercially available products
Prepare and present reports
Evaluate the effectiveness of installed systems and services

Required Skills and Clearances

U.S. Citizenship
Active TS/SCI clearance
Ability to obtain Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Entry on Duty (EOD) Suitability
5+ years of direct relevant experience in cyber defense analysis using leading edge technologies and industry standard cyber defense tools, including successful development and deployment of signatures
Experience detecting host and network-based intrusions via intrusion detection technologies (e.g., Snort)
Experience implementing incident handling methodologies
Experience implementing protocol analyzers
Experience collecting data from a variety of cyber defense resources
Experience reading and interpreting signatures (e.g., Snort)
Experience performing packet-level analysis
Experience conducting trend analysis

Desired Skills

GSEC (SANS401), Arcsight (or other SEIM solution), Network+, Security+, and Python programming experience
Strong math and science background
Experience with Carnegie Mellon SiLK tool suite

Required Education

BS in Computer Science, Cyber Security, Computer Engineering, or related degree; or HS Diploma & 7-9 years of network investigations experience.

Desired Certifications and Education

Professional certifications: GNFA, GCIH, GCIA, GSEC, CASP+, CySA+, PaLMS, FedVTE

Company Overview

Business Computers Management Consulting Group, LLC (BCMC) is a small business specializing in Information Technology (IT), Cybersecurity, Information Assurance (IA), SOA, Big Data Management, Program Management, and more for Federal, State, and Local agencies. We possess highly skilled engineers, providing innovative solutions backed by strong past performances. BCMC is ISO 9001:2015, ISO 27001:2013, ISO 20000:2018, and CMMI L3 certified and registered to deliver the highest quality services to all of our clients.

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