T1 Cyber Network Defense Analyst – Shift (w/ active TS)

CriticalSolutions, LLC; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 58,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401K matching

Flexible PTO

Education reimbursement

Job summary

Critical Solutions is hiring a Tier 1 Cyber Network Defense Analyst in Washington, DC. The role is full-time with hybrid work and a TS/SCI clearance requirement. You will monitor security events, analyze logs, and respond to alerts using SIEM, PCAP, and various enterprise tools.

The position demands familiarity with SOC operations, network security devices, and malware patterns. Flexibility to work non-core hours is required, with duties spanning 24x7x365 support as part of a skilled team.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance and ability to obtain EOD
• Bachelor's degree in CS/engineering/IT/cybersecurity or related field with 2+ years relevant experience
• Familiarity with SOC operations and network security fundamentals
• Experience with network ports, protocols, and security devices
• Proficient in using SIEMs and network analysis tools
• Willingness to work non-core hours when needed
• Certification detachment is preferred (e.g. CCNA-Security, Security+)

Responsibilities

• Monitor network traffic and detect anomalies with SIEM
• Investigate and respond to alerts and SENs
• Analyze logs and PCAP data to identify threats
• Collaborate with team to analyze and remediate incidents
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of threats and attack vectors

Skills

Security clearance TS/SCI

Non-core hours availability

SOC awareness

Malware threat detection

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

SIEM

Wireshark

Full PCAP analysis

Firewall/IDS/Proxy logs

Job description

Tier 1 Cyber Network Defense Analyst - Shift Schedule (w/ active TS)

Location: Washington, DC

Full-time, Hybrid

Clearance: TS/SCI

Shift Schedule: Shift

Salary Range: $58,000 - $74,000

Job Description

Critical Solutions has an immediate opening for a Tier 1 Cyber Network Defense Analyst (CNDA) to support our federal customer in Washington, DC.

The Tier 1 Cyber Network Defense Analyst (CNDA) will be part of a team that provides security operations center (SOC) support, cyber analysis, application development, and a 24x7x365 support staff. Candidates must have the ability to work non-core hours, if necessary.

Duties include network security monitoring and detection. Proactively searching for threats. Inspect traffic for anomalies and new malware patterns. Investigate and analyze logs. Provide analysis and response to alerts, and document activity in SOC investigations and Security Event Notifications (SENs).

Primary Roles And Responsibilities

• Utilize a SIEM for enterprise monitoring and detection
• Create Security Event Notifications to document investigation findings
• Perform critical thinking and analysis to investigate cyber security alerts
• Analyze network traffic using enterprise tools (e.g. Full PCAP, Firewall, Proxy logs, IDS logs, etc)
• Collaborate with team members to analyze an alert or a threat
• Stay up to date with latest threats
• Monitor shared email box for notifications and requests
• Utilize OSINT to aid in their investigation
• Contribute to content tuning requests

Basic Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI and must be able to obtain and maintain an Entry on Duty (EOD) clearance
• Must have the ability to work non-core hours, if necessary.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or related field AND a minimum of two (2) years professional experience in the areas listed below:
  • Network Administration
  • Unix/Linux Administration
  • Software engineering
  • Software development
  • Systems administration
  • Help desk/IT support
• The ideal candidate is a self-motivated individual in pursuit of a career in cyber security.
• Familiarity with a SOC's purpose and role within an organization
• General understanding of common network ports and protocols (e.g. TCP/UDP, HTTP, ICMP, DNS, SMTP, etc)
• Familiarity with network topologies and network security device functions (e.g. Firewall, IDS/IPS, Proxy, DNS, etc).
• Familiarity with packet analysis tools such as Wireshark
• Able to perform critical thinking and analysis to investigate cyber security alerts
• Familiarity with common malware and attack vectors
• Familiarity with Windows operating systems and standard OS logging
• Familiarity with Antivirus, DLP, and host based firewalls
• Must have one of the following certifications: A+ CE, CCNA-Security, CND, Network+ CE, SSCP, Security+, CySA+

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiar with SOC methodologies and processes
• Familiarity with scripting languages (e.g. Python, Powershell, Javascript, VBS etc)

Shift Schedule

Shift schedule will be determine at the time of the start date

• Day Front: 7am - 7pm ET, Sunday - Tuesday and every other Wednesday (8hr shift)
• Day Back: 7am - 7pm ET, Thursday - Saturday and every other Wednesday (8hr shift)
• Night Front: 7pm - 7am ET, Sunday - Tuesday and every other Wednesday (8hr shift)
• Night Back: 7pm - 7am ET, Thursday - Saturday and every other Wednesday (8hr shift)
• Must have the ability to work non-core hours, if necessary.

LOCATION

• This is a hybrid role with expectations of being on the client site most days.
• Must be willing and able to commute to Washington, DC

Additional Information

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENT: Must possess an active DoD Top Secret Clearance. In addition, selected candidate must undergo background investigation (BI) and finger printing by the federal agency and successfully pass the preceding to qualify for the position. US CITIZENSHIP IS REQUIRED

Critical Solutions Pay And Benefits

Salary range $58,000 - $74,000. The salary range for this position represent the typical salary range for this job level and this does not guarantee a specific salary. Compensation is based upon multiple factors such as responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, certifications, and other requirements.

• BENEFIT SNAPSHOT: 100% premium coverage for Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance, Supplemental Insurance, 401K matching, Flexible Time Off (PTO/Holidays), Higher Education/Training Reimbursement, and more