Network Based Systems Analyst IV

DigiFlight, Inc.; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

401(k) retirement plan

Tuition Education Assistance

Life insurance

Job summary

DigiFlight, Inc. is looking for a Network Based Systems Analyst IV in Arlington, VA to assist in network incident response investigations. This role requires U.S. Citizenship, an active TS/SCI clearance, and 8+ years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include analyzing network anomalies, coordinating with teams, and providing guidance on Computer Network Defense. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, paid time off, and a 401(k) retirement plan.

Qualifications

• Must have an active TS/SCI clearance.
• 8+ years of directly relevant experience in network investigations.
• In depth knowledge of CND policies, procedures and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Government lead in coordinating response investigations.
• Assess network topology and configurations for security concerns.
• Analyze identified malicious network activity and threats.

Skills

U.S. Citizenship

Active TS/SCI clearance

8+ years of directly relevant experience in network investigations

In depth knowledge of CND policies and procedures

Knowledge of standard protocols

In depth knowledge and experience of Wifi networking

Substantial knowledge of Splunk

Ability to analyze network traffic

Experience examining network topologies

Education

BS in Computer Science or related field

HS Diploma & 10+ years experience

Tools

Wireshark

Splunk

Network analysis software

Job description

Network Based Systems Analyst IV – TS/SCI

Arlington, VA

Role Description

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
• 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
• Provide technical briefings as required

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 standard protocols – ICMP, HTTP/S, DNS, SSH, SMTP, SMB, NFS, TCP/IP
• 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

Required Education

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

Preferred 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

Benefits

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