Intrusion Analyst

DigiFlight, Inc.; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision

Paid Time Off

11 paid holidays

Tuition Education Assistance

Professional Development

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

DigiFlight is seeking an Intrusion Analyst Level 3 to analyze target digital network data and identify unauthorized activity using SIGINT and defense resources. You will categorize traffic, document malicious TTPs, and develop strategies to mitigate threats while maintaining a network/host focus.

Required qualifications include a degree with substantial malware analysis experience, strong programming in C/C++/Java/Python, and relevant security certifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 8 years of relevant experience.
• Master’s degree with 6 years of relevant experience.
• Associates degree with 10 years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Analyze target digital network data to discover, analyze, and document malicious or unauthorized activity.
• Analyze metadata to identify, locate, and track targets.
• Categorize traffic as benign, suspicious, or malicious and document TTPs.
• Develop and implement mitigation strategies.
• Conduct deep packet analysis and data inspection.

Skills

malware analysis

network traffic analysis

C

C++

Python

Java

C#

Perl

signals/protocol analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/CE/IS or related

Master's degree in CS/CE/IS or related

Doctoral degree in CS/CE/IS or related

Associate's degree with 10 years relevant experience

Tools

Packetswing

DVT/WVT

AMOD tools

Job description

Intrusion Analyst Skill Level 3 - TS/SCI Fullscope Poly

Fort Meade, MD

Join an outstanding team that offers exciting job opportunities with the goal of providing the absolute best support to our customers. Here at DigiFlight we embrace integrity, innovative solutions, put our customers first and offer a highly competitive benefits package!

Active Top-Secret SCI with FSP Poly

Description: Analyze target digital network data to discover, analyze, and document malicious or unauthorized activity using information collected from a variety of SIGINT and computer network defense resources. Analyze metadata collected from tasked communications systems to identify, locate, and track targets, and to accurately report the intelligence gained from metadata analysis. Categorize traffic as benign, suspicious, or malicious activity; and document malicious tactics, techniques, and procedures (TIPs). Develop and implement mitigation strategies. Have a network and/or host-based focus.

Experience: A Bachelor's degree plus 8 years of relevant experience or a Master's degree plus 6 years of relevant experience or a Doctoral degree plus 4 years of relevant experience. An Associate's degree plus 10 years of relevant experience may be considered for individuals with in-depth experience that is clearly related to the position.

Education: Degree must be in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, or related discipline from an accredited college or university

Relevant Experience: Must be in malware analysis. Programming experience in C, C#, C++, Java, Perl, or Python is preferred. CISSP, CEH, Sec+, Net+, GIAC GREM and/or CREA

Job Description:

We are looking for an Intrusion Analyst to analyze target digital network data and identify unauthorized activities using SIGINT and computer network defense resources. You will categorize network traffic, document malicious tactics, techniques, and procedures, and develop mitigation strategies to protect our systems. You will conduct deep packet analysis and data inspection and use hex dumps to tease out protocols.

The Intrusion Analyst Level 3 shall possess the following capabilities:

Analyze target digital network data to discover, analyze, and document malicious or unauthorized activity using information collected from a variety of SIGINT and computer network defense resources.

Analyze metadata collected from tasked communications systems in order to identify, locate, and track targets, and to accurately report the intelligence gained from metadata analysis.

Categorize traffic as benign, suspicious, or malicious activity; and document malicious tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs).

Develop and implement mitigation strategies.

Have a network and/or host-based focus.

Qualifications:

Master’s degree with 6 years of relevant experience.

Bachelor’s Degree with 8 years of relevant experience.

Associates degree with 10 years of experience.

Bachelor’sDegree must be in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, or related discipline from accredited college or university.

Relevant experience must be in malware analysis and programming experience in C, C#, C++, Java, Perl, or Python is preferred.

Strong signals/protocol analysis capabilities (451/452 graduate preferred).

Experience with Packetswing, DVT/WVT, and AMOD tools.

Certifications Required:

CISSP, CEH, Sec+, Net+, GIAC GREM and/or CREA Certification are required.

Preferred Skills:

Our People

DigiFlight attracts the most highly skilled workforce to protect some of our nation’s most sensitive systems. Before joining the company, many DigiFlight professionals served our country in a civilian and/or military capacity. Our diverse team provides innovative solutions as they support critical clients in tackling tough challenges. Most importantly, our team is passionate about their work and making a difference.

Our corporate culture promotes a healthy work/life balance.

DigiFlight’s competitive benefits package allows employees to manage their personal and professional portfolios through a variety of features and programs. Our benefits include:

• Health, Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending Account
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 11 paid holidays
• Tuition Education Assistance
• Professional Development
• Life insurance and short- and long-term disability insurance
• Employee Referral Program
• Marketing Incentive Plans

DFI offers a highly competitive, family-oriented benefits package.