Cyber Security Analyst — Network & Forensics Ops

CACI International Inc; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 113,200 - 237,800; Full time

Job summary

CACI International Inc is seeking a Cyber Security Analyst to perform technical analysis, network mapping, and security posture profiling in support of cyber operations. You will collaborate with partners and client teams, develop network maps, and use scripting to automate tasks while documenting outcomes to industry standards.

The role emphasizes growth within a department expanding its cyber programs, offers training and opportunities to pursue certifications, and includes engagement in

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related scientific or technical discipline.
• Approximately 7+ years of related work experience.
• Working knowledge of cyber operations and/or penetration testing.
• Ability to conduct network forensics and internet traffic characterization.
• Strong analytic and critical thinking skills, including the ability to think strategically.
• Ability to effectively express complex ideas and insights verbally and in writing to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Knowledge of analytic tools.
• Scripting (e.g., Python, Bash).
• Comfortable with Windows and Linux command line tools (PowerShell, Bash).
• Knowledge of IT defensive best practices.
• Ability to pay attention to details, ensuring accuracy in documentation and data.
• Can handle working multiple projects at once with minimal guidance.
• Network analysis skills (TCP/IP packet analysis using GUI and command-line tools).
• Ability to create logical network diagrams from various data sources; Understanding of TCP/IP routing.
• Ability to write clear documentation.

Responsibilities

• Solve cyber problems and develop methodologies to advance cyber operations.
• Provide technical development and analysis.
• Perform network analysis to understand target networks and develop network maps.
• Profile network security posture and provide technical overwatch.
• Conduct network analysis and reconnaissance.
• Document analysis and code following industry and client best practices.
• Leverage applications and scripting capabilities.
• Deliver briefings across the client’s organization.

Skills

Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented (TS

Polygraph

Cyber operations

Penetration testing

Network forensics

Analytic thinking

Written and verbal communication

Scripting (Python, Bash)

PowerShell

Linux command line

Windows command line

IT defensive best practices

Project management

TCP/IP analysis

Network diagramming

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related scientific/technical discipline

Master’s degree (desired)

Tools

Wireshark

tcpdump

Nmap

PowerShell

Bash

Job description

CACI International Inc is seeking a Cyber Security Analyst to perform technical analysis, network mapping, and security posture profiling in support of cyber operations. You will collaborate with partners and client teams, develop network maps, and use scripting to automate tasks while documenting outcomes to industry standards.

The role emphasizes growth within a department expanding its cyber programs, offers training and opportunities to pursue certifications, and includes engagement in