Cyber Network Forensic Analyst III

Nightwing Technologies, LLC; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Nightwing Technologies, LLC is seeking a Network Forensics Analyst to support a U.S. Government customer with on-site incident response.

The role requires active TS/SCI clearance, 8+ years in network investigations, and deep knowledge of CND policies and TCP/IP protocols. You will collect artifacts, analyze threats, and coordinate with government leads to mitigate breaches while interfacing with customers on-site.

Qualifications

• US Citizenship is required.
• Active TS/SCI clearance required.
• DHS Suitability must be obtainable.
• 8+ years of directly relevant experience in network investigations.
• In-depth knowledge of CND policies, procedures, and regulations.
• In-depth knowledge of TCP/IP protocols.
• In-depth knowledge of standard protocols (ICMP, HTTP/S, DNS, SSH, SMTP, SMB, NFS).
• In-depth knowledge and experience of WiFi networking.
• Knowledge of network topologies (DMZs, WANs).
• Substantial knowledge of Splunk or other SIEMs.
• Understanding of MITRE ATT&CK.
• Knowledge of defense-in-depth principles and network security architecture.
• Ability to analyze and characterize network traffic for anomalies.
• Ability to analyze anomalies using metadata.
• Experience reconstructing malicious activity from network traffic.
• Experience examining network topologies to understand data flows.
• Ability to collaborate across physical locations.

Responsibilities

• Assist Government lead in coordinating incident response investigations.
• Interface with the customer while on site.
• Determine appropriate actions in response to identified anomalous network activity.
• Assess network topology and device configurations for security concerns and recommendations.
• Assist with writing and publishing CND guidance and incident reports.
• Collect network intrusion artifacts and use data to enable mitigation.
• Analyze identified malicious network activity to determine exploitation methods and effects.
• Collect device integrity data and analyze for signs of tampering or compromise.
• Assist with real-time CND incident handling tasks to support onsite engagements.

Skills

US Citizenship

TS/SCI clearance

DHS Suitability

8+ years experience

CND policies knowledge

TCP/IP protocols knowledge

Network protocols (ICMP, HTTP/S, DNS,

WiFi networking

Network topologies (DMZ, WAN)

Splunk/SIEM knowledge

MITRE ATT&CK

Defense-in-depth concepts

Network traffic analysis

Metadata-based anomaly analysis

Attack reconstruction from traffic

Collaborative work across locations

Education

BS in Computer Science / Cyber Security / Computer Engineering or related; or HS Diploma + 10+ years network investigations

Tools

Splunk

Wireshark

Job description

Nightwing provides technically advanced full-spectrum cyber, data operations, systems integration and intelligence mission support services to meet our customers' most demanding challenges. Our capabilities include cyber space operations, cyber defense and resiliency, vulnerability research, ubiquitous technical surveillance, data intelligence, lifecycle mission enablement, and software modernization. Nightwing brings disruptive technologies, agility, and competitive offerings to customers in the intelligence community, defense, civil, and commercial markets.

Nightwing provides technically advanced full-spectrum cyber, data operations, systems integration and intelligence mission support services to meet our customers' most demanding challenges. Our capabilities include cyber space operations, cyber defense and resiliency, vulnerability research, ubiquitous technical surveillance, data intelligence, lifecycle mission enablement, and software modernization. Nightwing brings disruptive technologies, agility, and competitive offerings to customers in the intelligence community, defense, civil, and commercial markets.

Nightwing is supporting a U.S. Government customer to provide support for onsite incident response to civilian Government agencies and critical asset owners who experience cyber-attacks, providing immediate investigation and resolution. Contract personnel perform investigations to characterize of the severity of breaches, develop mitigation plans, and assist with the restoration of services. Nightwing is seeking a Network Forensics Analyst to support this critical customer mission.

Responsibilities:

• Assists the Government lead in coordinating teams in preliminary incident response investigations


• Assists the Government lead with interfacing with the customer while on site


• Determines appropriate courses of actions in response to identified and analyses anomalous network activity


• Assesses network topology and device configurations identifying critical security concerns and providing security best practice recommendations


• Assists with the writing and publishing of Computer Network Defense guidance and reports on incident findings to appropriate constituencies


• Collects network intrusion artifacts (e.g., PCAP, domains, URI's, certificates, etc.) and uses discovered data to enable mitigation of potential Computer Network Defense incidents


• Analyzes identified malicious network activity to determine weaknesses exploited, exploitation methods, effects on system and information


• Collects network device integrity data and analyze for signs of tampering or compromise


• Assists with real-time CND incident handling (i.e., forensic collections, intrusion correlation and tracking, threat analysis, and advising on system remediation) tasks to support onsite engagements

Required Skills:

• U.S. Citizenship


• Must have an active TS/SCI clearance


• Must be able to obtain DHS Suitability


• 8+ years of directly relevant experience in network investigations


• In depth knowledge of CND policies, procedures and regulations


• In depth knowledge of TCP/IP protocols


• In depth knowledge of standard protocols - ICMP, HTTP/S, DNS, SSH, SMTP, SMB, NFS, etc.


• In depth knowledge and experience of Wifi networking


• In depth knowledge and experience of network topologies - DMZ's, WAN's, etc.


• Substantial knowledge of Splunk (or other SIEM's)


• Understanding of MITRE Adversary Tactics, Techniques and Common Knowledge (ATT&CK)


• Knowledge of Computer Network Defense policies, procedures, and regulations


• Knowledge of defense-in-depth principles and general attack stages with respect to network security architecture


• Ability to characterize and analyze network traffic to identify anomalous activity and potential threats to network resources


• Ability to identify and analyze anomalies in network traffic using metadata


• Experience with reconstructing a malicious attack or activity based on network traffic


• Experience examining network topologies to understand data flows through the network


• Must be able to work collaboratively across physical locations

Desired Skills:

• Substantial knowledge of network device integrity concepts and methodologies


• Proficiency with network analysis software (e.g. Wireshark)


• Proficiency with carving and extracting information from PCAP data


• Proficiency with non-traditional network traffic (e.g. Command and Control)


• Proficiency with preserving evidence integrity according to standard operating procedures or national standards


• Proficiency with designing cyber security systems and environments in a Linux and/or Windows environment


• Proficiency with virtualized environments

Required Education:

• BS Computer Science, Cyber Security, Computer Engineering, or related degree; or HS Diploma & 10+ years of network investigations experience.

Desired Certifications:

• DoD 8140.01 IAT Level II, IASAE II, CSSP Analyst


• DoD 8140.01 GCIA, GCIH, CSSP Analyst/CSSP Incident Responder


• DoD