Senior Cyber Forensics & Network Defense Analyst

Nightwing; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A cybersecurity and intelligence firm in Arlington, VA, is seeking a qualified candidate to support computer network defense operations. The role involves coordinating incident response investigations and analyzing network traffic for security issues. Candidates must have a BS in a related field and at least 8 years of relevant experience, along with an active TS/SCI clearance. This position will leverage knowledge in network security architecture and various protocols to mitigate risks and enhance defense capabilities.

Qualifications

• Must possess U.S. Citizenship.
• Active TS/SCI clearance is required.
• 8+ years of directly relevant experience in network investigations.
• In depth knowledge of CND policies and protocols.
• Experience with analyzing anomalies in network traffic.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate teams in preliminary incident response investigations.
• Assess network topology and provide best practice recommendations.
• Analyze malicious network activity to determine exploitation methods.
• Assist with real-time CND incident handling.

Skills

U.S. Citizenship

Active TS/SCI clearance

8+ years of network investigations experience

Knowledge of CND policies

Knowledge of TCP/IP protocols

Experience with Splunk or other SIEMs

Ability to analyze network traffic

Education

BS in Computer Science, Cyber Security, or related degree

Tools

Wireshark

Job description

A cybersecurity and intelligence firm in Arlington, VA, is seeking a qualified candidate to support computer network defense operations. The role involves coordinating incident response investigations and analyzing network traffic for security issues. Candidates must have a BS in a related field and at least 8 years of relevant experience, along with an active TS/SCI clearance. This position will leverage knowledge in network security architecture and various protocols to mitigate risks and enhance defense capabilities.