Network Based Systems Analyst III

Solutions³ LLC; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Solutions³ LLC is seeking a Network Based Systems Analyst III to support federal customers in incident response, digital forensics, and proactive cyber hunting. The role requires 5+ years in network investigations, a US citizenship, and an active TS/SCI clearance.

You will work with government teams on-site to coordinate responses, analyze traffic, and recommend secure network configurations. Responsibilities include coordinating preliminary investigations, interfacing with customers, collecting

Qualifications

• 5+ years of direct experience in network investigations.
• US Citizenship required.
• Active TS/SCI clearance required.
• Ability to coordinate incident response teams and interface with government customers on-site.

Responsibilities

• Assist Government lead in coordinating incident response investigations.
• Assist the Government lead with interfacing with the customer on site.
• Determine appropriate actions in response to identified anomalies in network activity.
• Assess network topology and configurations to identify security concerns and provide best-practice recommendations.
• Collect network intrusion artifacts (PCAP, domains, URI’s, certificates) for mitigation of potential incidents.
• Analyze identified malicious activity to determine exploitation methods and impact.
• Collect device integrity data and analyze signs of tampering or compromise.
• Support on-site CND incident handling activities (forensic collections, intrusion correlation, threat analysis, remediation).

Skills

CND policies

TCP/IP protocols

MITRE ATT&CK

Incident response

Network forensics

Team collaboration

Education

BS in CS / Cyber Security / CE

HS Diploma + 7+ years network investigations

Tools

Wireshark

Splunk

Job description

Title: Network Based Systems Analyst III

Solutions³ LLC is supporting our prime contractor and their U.S. Government customer on a large mission critical development and sustainment program for on and offsite incident response to Government agencies and critical infrastructure owners who experience cyber-attacks. Solutions³ LLC provides advanced technical assistance, proactive hunting, rapid onsite incident response, and immediate investigation, using host and network-based cybersecurity analysis capabilities.

Solutions³ LLC is seeking a Network Based Systems Analyst III to support this critical mission by providing front line response for digital forensics/incident response (DFIR) and proactively hunting for malicious cyber activity.

Eligibility:

• Must be a US Citizen


• Must have an active TS/SCI clearance


• Must be able to obtainDHS Suitability prior to starting employment


• 5+ years of directly relevant experience in network investigations

Responsibilities Include:

• 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


• 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:

• 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 virtualized environments

Desired Certifications:

• DoD 8140.01 IAT Level II, IASAE II, CSSP Analyst, GCIA, GCIH, CSSP Analyst/CSSP Incident Responder, CEH


• SANS GIAC GNFA preferred

Required Education:

BS Computer Science, Cyber Security, Computer Engineering, or related degree; or HS Diploma and 7+ years of network investigations experience