NOSC Cyber Analyst

KBR Careers; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 149,000 - 224,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR's NOSC Cyber Analyst role at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling in Washington, DC focuses on monitoring security devices, analyzing network traffic, and leading investigations to protect national security.

The position requires an active TS/SCI clearance, 8+ years of incident response experience, and current DoD 8570 IAT Level II and CSSP- Analyst certifications. On-site duties have minimal travel and standard hours.

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret / SCI security clearance.
• 8 years of Incident Handler/Incident Response experience.
• DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification required.
• DoD 8570 CSSP- Analyst certification required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate across the enterprise to monitor security devices and alerts.
• Identify security risks, determine causes of violations, and suggest improvements.
• Analyze network traffic using packet data, net flow, IDS/IPS, and sensor outputs.
• Monitor tiered alerts for operational networks.
• Maintain documentation for processes and procedures.
• Create incident reports with high-level and in-depth details.
• Lead investigations and mentor junior analysts.
• Develop training pipelines and cross-training sessions.

Skills

Incident Response

Cyber Investigation

Leadership

Education

DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification

DoD 8570 CSSP- Analyst certification

Job description

Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!

Title

NOSC Cyber Analyst

KBR’s National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and national security communities. In this position, your work will have a profound impact on the country’s most critical role – protecting our national security.

Why Join Us?

• Innovative Projects: KBR’s work is at the forefront of engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity solutions.
• Collaborative Environment: Be part of a dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation, fostering a supportive and intellectually stimulating workplace.
• Impactful Work: Your contributions will be pivotal in designing and optimizing defense systems that ensure national security and shape the future of space defense.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate across the enterprise to ensure network security devices are being monitored and are receiving or generating alerts
• Identify security risks and exposures, determine causes of security violations, and suggest procedures to halt future incidents and improve security
• Perform network traffic analysis utilizing raw packet data, net flow, IDS, IPS and custom sensor output, as it pertains to the cyber security of communications networks
• Device monitoring of tiered alerts for all operational networks
• Maintain documentation for processes and procedures
• Create incident reports providing both high level and in-depth details for investigations
• Lead investigations and mentor junior analysts
• Develop training pipeline and brown bag sessions for team cross training

Work Environment

• Location: On-Site – Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, DC
• Travel Requirements: Minimal
• Working Hours: Standard

Minimum Qualifications

• Active Top Secret / SCI security clearance
• 8 years of Incident Handler/Incident Response experienceRequires ability to lead cyber investigation and brief updates to customer and team lead
• Requires current DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification (CCNA Security, CySA+, CICSP, GSEC, Security+ CE, SSCP)
• Requires current DoD 8570 CSSP- Analyst certification (CEH, CFR, CySA+, GCIA, GCIH, GICSP, SCYBER)

Basic Compensation: $149,400 – 224,100 (This range is for Washington, DC only)

Additional Compensation

KBR may offer bonuses, commissions, or other forms of compensation to certain job titles or levels, per internal policy or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be in the form of sign on bonus, relocation benefits, short-term incentives, long-term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.

Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR

At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together.

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.