Senior Cyber Network Forensic Analyst

Nightwing; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Nightwing is hiring a Network Forensics Analyst in Arlington, VA, to support incident response for U.S. Government agencies. The role involves investigating cyber attacks, coordinating responses, and analyzing network anomalies. Candidates should have over 8 years of relevant experience, in-depth knowledge of network protocols and defenses, and required security clearances. This position offers significant challenges aimed at protecting critical infrastructure through enhanced cyber operations.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant experience in network investigations.
• Must have an active TS/SCI clearance.
• U.S. Citizenship is required.

Responsibilities

• Assists in coordinating preliminary incident response investigations.
• Analyzes network activity to determine security concerns.
• Conducts real-time incident handling tasks during onsite engagements.

Skills

Network investigations

CND policies and procedures

TCP/IP protocols

Splunk or other SIEMs

Network topologies

Analyzing network traffic

Collaborative work

Education

BS in Computer Science, Cyber Security, or Computer Engineering

Tools

Wireshark

Job description

Nightwing is hiring a Network Forensics Analyst in Arlington, VA, to support incident response for U.S. Government agencies. The role involves investigating cyber attacks, coordinating responses, and analyzing network anomalies. Candidates should have over 8 years of relevant experience, in-depth knowledge of network protocols and defenses, and required security clearances. This position offers significant challenges aimed at protecting critical infrastructure through enhanced cyber operations.