Cybersecurity Analyst IV

6 days ago

Arlington, Virginia, United States Nightwing Full time
About Nightwing

Nightwing is a leading provider of full-spectrum cyber, data operations, systems integration, and intelligence support services to the U.S. government. With a rich history of delivering technically advanced solutions, we continue to shape the future of cybersecurity and intelligence.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Cybersecurity Threat Hunter IV to join our team. As a key member of our Cyber Defense team, you will be responsible for identifying and mitigating cyber threats, conducting forensic analysis, and providing expert guidance to our customers.

Responsibilities
  • Acquire and collect computer artifacts in support of onsite engagements
  • Triage electronic devices and assess evidentiary value
  • Correlate forensic findings to network events in support of developing an intrusion narrative
  • Collect and document system state information prior to imaging, as required
  • Perform forensic triage of an incident to include determining scope, urgency, and potential impact
  • Track and document forensic analysis from initial participation through resolution
  • Collect, process, preserve, analyze, and present computer-related evidence
  • Coordinate with Government staff and customer personnel to validate/investigate alerts or additional preliminary findings
  • Conduct analysis of forensic images and available evidence in support of forensic write-ups for inclusion in reports and written products
  • Evaluate, extract, and analyze suspected malicious code
  • Assist in documenting and publishing Computer Network Defense (CND) guidance and reports pertaining to incident findings
  • Characterize and analyze network traffic to identify anomalous activity and potential threats to network resources
  • Coordinate with enterprise-wide cyber defense staff to validate network alerts
  • Perform management duties as required to support the team, projects, and analysts
  • Document and escalate incidents, including event history, status, and potential impact for further action
  • Perform cyber defense trend analysis and reporting
  • Perform event correlation using information gathered from various sources within the enterprise to gain situational awareness and determine the effectiveness of an observed attack
  • Provide daily summary reports of network events and activity relevant to cyber defense practices
  • Receive and analyze network alerts from various sources within the enterprise and determine possible causes of alerts
  • Provide timely detection, identification, and alerting of possible attacks/intrusions, anomalous activities, and misuse activities and distinguish these incidents and events from benign activities
  • Use cyber defense tools for continual monitoring and analysis of system activity to identify malicious activity
  • Analyze identified malicious activity to determine weaknesses exploited, exploitation methods, effects on system and information
  • Identify and analyze anomalies in network traffic using metadata
  • Validate intrusion detection system (IDS) alerts against network traffic using packet analysis tools
  • Identify applications and operating systems of a network device based on network traffic
  • Reconstruct a malicious attack or activity based on network traffic
  • Identify network mapping and operating system (OS) fingerprinting activities
  • Assist in the construction of signatures that can be implemented on cyber defense network tools in response to new or observed threats within the network environment or enclave
Requirements
  • U.S. Citizenship
  • Active TS/SCI clearance
  • Ability to obtain Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Entry on Duty (EOD) Suitability
  • 8+ years of direct relevant experience in cyber defense analysis using leading-edge technologies and industry-standard cyber defense tools
  • Ability to create forensically sound duplicates of evidence (forensic images)
  • Ability to author cyber investigative reports documenting digital forensics findings
  • Proficiency with analysis and characterization of cyber attacks
  • Skilled in identifying different classes of attacks and attack stages
  • Understanding of system and application security threats and vulnerabilities
  • Understanding of proactive analysis of systems and networks, to include creating trust levels of critical resources
  • Able to work collaboratively across physical locations
  • Action-oriented and have a proactive approach to problem-solving
  • Proficiency with common operating systems (e.g., Linux/Unix, Windows)
Desired Skills
  • Understanding of SaaS, PaaS, and IaaS in the Cloud Environment
  • Proficiency with one or more of the following EDR Tools: Crowdstrike, SentinelOne, Cortex, Microsoft MDE, or Trellix
  • Proficiency with two or more of the following tools: Host forensics software (EnCase, FTK, X-Ways, Sleuth Kit/Autopsy), SIFT, Volatility, KAPE, WireShark, Splunk
  • Proficiency conducting all-source research
Education

BS Computer Science, Cyber Security, Computer Engineering, or related degree; or HS Diploma & 10 years of network investigations experience

Desired Certifications
  • GCFE, GCFA, GCLD, GCPS, GCPN, GWEB, GIRD, GREM, GNFA, GCIH, GCIA, GSEC
  • Kubernetes Security Specialist, Microsoft 365 Certifications, Microsoft Azure Certifications, AWS Certifications, SANS Cloud Courses (SEC541, SEC584, SEC588) and Certifications GSEC (SANS401), Network+, Security+

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