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Cyber Threat Analyst

2 months ago


Arlington, Virginia, United States Nightwing Full time
Job Title: Cyber Threat Analyst

We are seeking a highly skilled Cyber Threat Analyst to join our team at Nightwing. As a Cyber Threat Analyst, you will play a critical role in identifying and mitigating cyber threats to our customers.

Responsibilities:
  • Correlate incident data to identify specific trends in reported incidents
  • Recommend defense in depth principles and practices
  • Perform Computer Network Defense incident triage to determine scope, urgency, and potential impact
  • Research and compile known resolution steps or workarounds to enable mitigation of potential Computer Network Defense incidents
  • Apply knowledge of tactics, techniques, and procedures of various threat actors to identify and validate threats
  • Apply cybersecurity concepts to the detection and defense of intrusions into IT networks
  • Monitor external data sources to maintain currency of threat condition and determine which security issues may have an impact on the enterprise
  • Identify the cause of an incident and recognize key elements to ask external entities when learning the background and potential infection vector of an incident
  • Receive and analyze network alerts from various sources within the enterprise and determine possible causes of such alerts
  • Track and document Computer Network Defense incidents from initial detection through final resolution
Requirements:
  • U.S. Citizenship
  • Active TS/SCI clearance
  • DHS Suitability
  • 5+ years of directly relevant experience in cyber incident management or cybersecurity operations
  • Knowledge of incident response and handling methodologies
  • Knowledge of NIST and FISMA standards as they pertain to reporting incidents
  • Knowledge of the NCCIC National Cyber Incident Scoring System
  • Knowledge of general attack stages
  • Skill in recognizing and categorizing types of vulnerabilities and associated attacks
  • Knowledge of basic system administration and operating system hardening techniques
  • Knowledge of Computer Network Defense policies, procedures, and regulations
  • Knowledge of different operational threat environments
Desired Skills:
  • Knowledge of basic system administration and operating system hardening techniques
  • Knowledge of Computer Network Defense policies, procedures, and regulations
  • Knowledge of different operational threat environments
Education:
  • BS Operations Management, Cybersecurity, or related degree
Desired Certifications:
  • GCIH, GCFA, GISP, GCED, CCFP, or CISSP

Nightwing is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. We offer a competitive salary range of $77,000 - $163,000 and a comprehensive benefits package.