Job 58 Info System Security Analyst Principal I

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance

Urgently looking for an experienced and technically proficient Senior Cybersecurity Detection Analyst who can support our customer in the detection, response, mitigation, investigation, and reporting of cyber threats affecting the client networks. This large mission critical development and sustainment program designs, builds, delivers, and operates a network operations environment introducing new cyber capabilities to address emerging threats.

This position requires shift work including nights/weekends.
Given 2 week notice this shift can change to another shift. This occurs throughout the year.

Responsibilities include:
Provide support in the real-time detection, response, mitigation, and reporting of cyber threats affecting client networks utilizing an enterprise SEIM.
Maintain an understanding of the current vulnerabilities, response, and mitigation strategies used in cyber defense operations.
Identification, detection, and analysis of potential computer network intrusions supporting the customers mission.
Liaison with other government cyber threat analysis entities, such as intra-agency and inter-agency Cyber Threat Working Groups
Meet and maintain customer required Information Assurance training compliance

Required Skills:
Must be a U.S. Citizen
Must have active/current Top-Secret clearance with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI.
Must be able to receive DHS suitability prior to starting employment.
8+ years of directly relevant experience (SOC/CIRT Analyst, Forensics Analyst, Penetration Tester, or Threat Hunt Analyst)
Current experience with AWS security solutions and cloud security investigations
Current incident response experience using Splunk
Previous experience with penetration testing (red/blue/purple teams)
Previous security investigation experience (OS Forensics, Network Forensics, Web Application Forensics, Cloud Forensics, etc.)
Experience as a Linux/Windows/Network administrator
Must be able to work collaboratively across agencies and physical locations
Excellent oral and verbal communication

Desired Skills:
Computer network surveillance/monitoring
Knowledge and understanding of network protocols, network devices, multiple operating systems, and secure architecture
Experience in computer evidence seizure, computer forensic analysis, and data recovery
Computer network forensics
System log analysis
Current experience with cyber threats and the associated tactics, techniques, and procedures used to infiltrate computer networks
Hands-on experience in the detection, response, mitigation, and/or reporting of cyber threats and 2 or more of the following:
Computer network surveillance/monitoring.
Knowledge and understanding of (TCP/IP) protocols, network devices, multiple operating systems, and secure architectures.
System/Application/Security log analysis.
Network traffic analysis.
Current experience with AWS security solutions and cloud security investigations
Hands-on experience as a SOC Detection Analyst, Threat Hunter, Forensic Examiner, or Incident Responder
Proven exceptional technical writing skills directly related to cybersecurity incident response.

Desired Certifications:
DoD 8570.1-M Compliance at IAT Level I (e.g., Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)) certification required.
Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP), Cisco Certified Security Professional (CCSP) or similar certification required.
Information Systems Security Engineering Professional (ISSEP) or Information System Security Architect Professional (ISSAP) certification preferred.
SourceFire Certified Professional (SFCP) certification desiredSkill Level 1 Certification (SANS GCIH or equivalent certification)
Skill level 2 certification (SANS GCFA, GCFR, or equivalent certifications)
Splunk Enterprise Security Certified Administrator or higher
AWS Certified Practitioner or higher

Required Education:
BS Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Information Systems, OR Computer Systems Engineering. Two years of related work experience may be substituted for each year of degree level education. "