Network Based Systems Analyst IV

Solutions³ LLC; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

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

The role requires strong experience in network investigations, CND practices, and the ability to work onsite with government customers across locations; US citizen with TS/SCI clearance is needed.

Qualifications

• 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 - DMZs, WANs, etc.
• Substantial knowledge of Splunk (or other SIEMs).
• Understanding of MITRE Adversary Tactics, Techniques and Common Knowledge (ATT&CK).
• 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.
• Experience reconstructing a malicious attack from network traffic.
• Must be able to work collaboratively across physical locations.

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 actions in response to anomalous network activity.
• Assesses network topology and device configurations for security concerns and best practices.
• Writes and publishes CND guidance and incident investigation reports.
• Collects network intrusion artifacts (PCAP, domains, URI, certificates) for mitigation.
• Analyzes malicious activity to identify exploitation methods and effects.
• Provides technical briefings as required.
• Supports on-site DFIR tasks such as forensic collections and threat analysis.

Skills

CND policies procedures regulations

Network protocols (ICMP HTTP/S DNS SSH

Wifi networking

Network topologies (DMZ WANs)

Splunk SIEM

MITRE ATT&CK

Defense-in-depth concepts

Analyze network traffic

Reconstructing attacks from traffic

Collaborative work across locations

Education

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

Tools

Wireshark

Job description

Title: Network Based Systems Analyst IV

Description:
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 IV 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 Suitabilityprior to starting employment
• 8+ 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
• 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
• Provide technical briefings as required
• 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 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

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 10+ years of network investigations experience