Arlington, VA, 22212, USA
13 days ago
Cyber Network Defense Analyst (CNDA)/Network Based Systems Analyst
Cyber Network Defense Analyst (CNDA)/Network Based Systems Analyst Location: Arlington, VA Must have Top Secret Security Clearance Node is seeking a Cyber Network Defense Analyst (CNDA) to support this critical customer mission. Responsibilities: - Assists the Government lead in coordinating teams in preliminary incident response investigations - Assists the Government lead with interfacing with the customer while on-site - Determines appropriate courses of action in response to identified and analyses anomalous network activity - Assesses network topology and device configurations identifying critical security concerns and providing security best practice recommendations - Collects network intrusion artifacts (e.g., PCAP, domains, URIs, certificates, etc.) and uses discovered data to enable mitigation of potential Computer Network Defense incidents - Analyzes identified malicious network activity to determine weaknesses exploited, exploitation methods, effects on system and information - Collects network device integrity data and analyzes for signs of tampering or compromise - Assists with real-time CND incident handling (i.e., forensic collections, intrusion correlation, and tracking, threat analysis, and advising on system remediation) tasks to support onsite engagements Requirements Required Skills: - U.S. Citizenship - Must have an active TS/SCI clearance - Must be able to obtain DHS Suitability - 5+ years of directly relevant experience in network investigations - In-depth knowledge of CND policies, procedures and regulations - In-depth knowledge of TCP/IP protocols - In-depth knowledge of standard protocols – ICMP, HTTP/S, DNS, SSH, SMTP, SMB, NFS, etc. - In-depth knowledge and experience of Wifi networking - In-depth knowledge and experience of network topologies - DMZs, WANs, etc. - Substantial knowledge of Splunk (or other SIEM’s) - Understanding of MITRE Adversary Tactics, Techniques and Common Knowledge (ATT&CK) - Knowledge of Computer Network Defense policies, procedures, and regulations - Knowledge of defense-in-depth principles and general attack stages with respect to network security architecture - Ability to characterize and analyze network traffic to identify anomalous activity and potential threats to network resources - Ability to identify and analyze anomalies in network traffic using metadata - Experience with reconstructing a malicious attack or activity based on network traffic - Experience examining network topologies to understand data flows through the network - Must be able to work collaboratively across physical locations Desired Skills: - Substantial knowledge of network device integrity concepts and methodologies - Proficiency with network analysis software (e.g. Wireshark) - Proficiency with carving and extracting information from PCAP data - Proficiency with non-traditional network traffic (e.g. Command and Control) - Proficiency with preserving evidence integrity according to standard operating procedures or national standards - Proficiency with virtualized environments Required Education: BS Computer Science, Cyber Security, Computer Engineering, or related degree; or HS Diploma & 7-9 years of network investigations experience. Desired Certifications: - DoD 8140.01 IAT Level II, IASAE II, CSSP Analyst, GCIA, GCIH, CSSP Analyst/CSSP Incident Responder, CEH - SANS GIAC GNFA preferred Company Overview: Node. Digital is an independent Digital Automation & Cognitive Engineering company that integrates best-of-breed technologies to accelerate business impact. Our Core Values help us in our mission. They include: OUR CORE VALUES Identifying the~RIGHT PEOPLE~and developing them to their full capabilities Our customer’s “Mission” is our “Mission”. Our~MISSION FIRST~approach is designed to keep our customers fully engaged while becoming their trusted partner We believe in~SIMPLIFYING~complex problems with a relentless focus on agile delivery excellence Our mantra is “~Simple*Secure*Speed~” in the delivery of innovative services and solutions. Benefits We are proud to offer competitive compensation and benefits packages to include: + Medical + Dental + Vision + Basic Life + Long-Term Disability + Health Saving Account + 401K + Three weeks of PTO + 10 Paid Holidays + Pre-Approved Online Training
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