Cyber Security Analyst

Type:

Full-Time Experience:

Mid-Senior level

Function:

Analyst Compensation:

Negotiable Location:

Virginia Beach, VA, United States Cyber and Information Assurance specialist

Job Description:

Support a Navy client through rapidly assessing network traffic, detecting anomalies, and providing detailed reporting and alert handling mitigation strategies. Manage and administer network monitoring systems and provide assessments and implementations of solutions to meet network security requirements and modernization efforts. Ensure the successful performance of vulnerability and risk analysis on computer systems and applications during all phases of the system development life cycle. Liaison with external organizations to maximize coordination and effectiveness of network monitoring and modernization efforts. This position may require shift and weekend support.

Desired Skills & Experience:

Basic Qualifications 3+ years of experience with network administration 1+ years of experience with Cybersecurity Knowledge of networking protocols and multiple operating systems, including Windows, UNIX, and Linux Knowledge of network data anomalies, trend analysis, and corresponding mitigation strategies Must be able to qualify for TS/SCI clearance AA or AS degree in CS, IT, Information Systems, or Information Security desired DoD 8570.01-M Information Assurance Manager (IAM) level II Certification desired Additional Qualifications Experience with advanced telecommunications, including LAN, WAN, routers, data communications, and connectivity Experience with data analysis, tools, and techniques Experience with reading and implementing results from vulnerability scanning tools, including Retina and Nessus Experience with IDS/IPS/HIPS and associated management tools, including SNORT, Sourcefire, McAfee Host Based Security System, and Sentinel Experience with developing alerts and setting policies within

IDS/IPS/HIPS

systems, including SNORT or Sourcefire or McAfee Host Based Security System Experience with packet analysis and the associated tools, including Wireshark and Ethereal Knowledge of standard network protocols and ports Knowledge of incident handling procedures from initial alert and reporting to mitigation and ticket closeout Ability to research and present findings on newly discovered network threats and articulate the degree of risk they may represent to network security Possession of excellent oral and written communication skills IAM Level II Certification, including GSLC, CAP, CISM, CISSP or Associate, or CASP desired Clearance Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; TS/SCI clearance eligble.