Cyber Network Defense Analyst Cloud Specialist

4 weeks ago


Arlington, Virginia, United States Gray Tier Technologies LLC Full time

Job Summary:

Gray Tier Technologies LLC is seeking a highly skilled Cyber Network Defense Analyst with Cloud experience to support our critical customer mission. As a key member of our team, you will provide advanced technical assistance, proactive hunting, and rapid incident response using cloud-based cybersecurity analysis capabilities.

Responsibilities:

  • Acquire and collect computer artifacts and logs in support of onsite and remote 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 and 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
  • Support cloud development and automation projects to enhance threat emulation capabilities
  • Assist in documenting Computer Network Defense (CND) guidance and create reports pertaining to incident findings

Requirements:

  • U.S. Citizenship - Active TS/SCI clearance
  • Ability to obtain Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Entry on Duty (EOD) Suitability
  • 10+ years of direct relevant experience in cyber forensic investigations using leading edge technologies and industry standard forensic tools
  • In-depth understanding of SaaS, PaaS, and IaaS in the Cloud Environment
  • 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
  • Knowledge of cloud development and automation tools such as Terraform, Kubernetes, AWS CloudFormation, Azure Resource Manager, and Docker
  • 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

Desired Skills:

  • Knowledge of strategies and architectures involved in implementing M365/Azure authentication, how these relate to a federated identity solution, and a fundamental understanding of how threat actors would target identity to compromise an environment
  • Advanced experience and proficiency across various aspects of IT operations (e.g. networking, virtualization, identity, security, business continuity, disaster recovery, data management, governance)
  • Experience and understanding in acquisition, processing, and analysis of digital evidence from onsite enterprises and cloud-native platforms
  • Fundamental understanding of APIs and proficiency with PowerShell/PowerShell modules leveraged to conduct API queries as they relate to Azure/M365
  • Proficiency with scripting languages (e.g. Bash, Python, PowerShell, JS) for automation of hunt tools used in commercial cloud environments
  • Ability to develop tools, architecture, and configurations in Azure environment to support identifying threat actor activity
  • Understanding of how Azure/M365 platform protection is implemented and security operations available

Education:

BS Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Computer Engineering, or related degree; or HS Diploma & 4-6 years of host or digital forensics experience.



  • Arlington, Virginia, United States Argo Cyber Systems Full time

    Job Title: Cyber Network Defense Analyst IVArgo Cyber Systems is seeking a highly skilled Cyber Network Defense Analyst IV to join our team. As a key member of our cybersecurity team, you will be responsible for monitoring and analyzing network activity to identify potential threats and protect our systems and data.Key Responsibilities:Characterize and...


  • Arlington, Virginia, United States Nightwing Full time

    About the Role:Cyber Network Defense Analyst III is a critical position at Nightwing, where you will play a key role in supporting the nation's most mission-impacting initiatives. As a Cyber Network Defense Analyst III, you will be responsible for correlating forensic findings to network events, performing forensic triage, and tracking and documenting...


  • Arlington, Virginia, United States Nodel Full time

    Cyber Network Defense and Cloud Forensics RoleAt Node, we are seeking a highly skilled Cyber Network Defense Analyst with expertise in Cloud Forensics to support our critical customer mission. This role requires a strong understanding of cloud development and automation tools, as well as experience in acquiring, processing, and analyzing digital evidence...


  • Arlington, Virginia, United States Nine Mind Solutions Full time

    Cyber Network Defense Analyst RoleWe are seeking a skilled Cyber Network Defense Analyst to support our critical customer mission. The ideal candidate will use information collected from various sources to monitor network activity and analyze it for evidence of suspicious behavior.Key Responsibilities: Characterize and analyze network traffic to identify...


  • Arlington, Virginia, United States Nightwing Full time

    About the Role:We are seeking a highly skilled Cyber Network Defense Analyst IV AP to join our team at Nightwing. As a Cyber Network Defense Analyst IV AP, you will be responsible for analyzing and mitigating cyber threats to our customers' networks.Key Responsibilities:Acquire and collect computer artifacts in support of onsite engagementsTriage electronic...


  • Arlington, Virginia, United States Piper Companies Full time

    Piper Companies is seeking a highly skilled Cyber Network Defense Analyst to join our team. As a Cyber Network Defense Analyst, you will be responsible for characterizing and analyzing network traffic to identify anomalous activity and potential threats to network resources. You will also coordinate with enterprise-wide cyber defense staff to validate...


  • Arlington, Virginia, United States Zachary Piper Solutions Full time

    Cyber Network Defense Analyst Job DescriptionZachary Piper Solutions is seeking a highly skilled Cyber Network Defense Analyst to join our team in supporting the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) Hunt and Incident Response Team (HIRT). As a Cyber Network Defense Analyst, you will play a critical role in securing the Nation's cyber and communications...


  • Arlington, Virginia, United States Nightwing Full time

    Cyber Network Defense AnalystJoin Nightwing in supporting a U.S. Government customer to provide support for onsite incident response to civilian Government agencies and critical asset owners who experience cyber-attacks. As a Cyber Network Defense Analyst, you will use information collected from a variety of sources to monitor network activity and analyze it...


  • Arlington, Virginia, United States ARSIEM Corporation Full time

    About ARSIEM CorporationAt ARSIEM Corporation, we strive to deliver cutting-edge technical solutions to our government clients. Our team of experienced professionals is committed to providing exceptional support and fostering a trusted partnership with our clients.We are seeking a highly skilled Cyber Network Defense Analyst to join our team in Arlington,...


  • Arlington, Virginia, United States RTX Corporation Full time

    Cyber Network Defense Analyst IIIRTX Corporation is seeking a highly skilled Cyber Network Defense Analyst III to support our critical customer mission. As a member of our team, you will play a key role in monitoring network activity, analyzing data, and identifying potential threats to network resources.Responsibilities:Characterize and analyze network...


  • Arlington, Virginia, United States Nightwing Full time

    About the Role:Nightwing is seeking a highly skilled Cybersecurity Threat Hunter to join our team. As a Cybersecurity Threat Hunter, you will be responsible for identifying and mitigating cyber threats to our customers' networks and systems.Key Responsibilities:Correlate forensic findings to network events to develop an intrusion narrativeCollect and...


  • Arlington, Virginia, United States Farfield Systems Full time

    Cyber Defense Analyst IVFarfield Systems is seeking a highly skilled Cyber Defense Analyst IV to join our team. As a key member of our Cyber Defense team, you will be responsible for analyzing network traffic to identify anomalous activity and potential threats to network resources.You will work closely with our enterprise-wide cyber defense staff to...


  • Arlington, Virginia, United States Nightwing Full time

    Cybersecurity Threat HunterJob Summary:Nightwing is seeking a highly skilled Cybersecurity Threat Hunter to join our team. As a Cybersecurity Threat Hunter, you will be responsible for identifying and analyzing potential security threats to our customers' networks and systems.Responsibilities:Correlate forensic findings to network events to develop an...

  • Cyber Defense Analyst

    4 weeks ago


    Arlington, Virginia, United States MartinFederal Consulting LLC Full time

    Cyber Defense OverviewThe Cyber Defense Analyst plays a critical role in safeguarding government networks, systems, and data from cyber threats and attacks. This position involves proactive monitoring, analysis, and response to potential security incidents, as well as contributing to the development and implementation of strategies to strengthen the overall...

  • Cyber Defense Analyst

    4 weeks ago


    Arlington, Virginia, United States Peraton Full time

    Cyber Defense Analyst Role SummaryWe are seeking a highly skilled Cyber Defense Analyst to join our team at Peraton. As a Cyber Defense Analyst, you will play a critical role in optimizing analytical activities and integrating them into Threat Hunting & CISA Operations. Your expertise will be essential in identifying opportunities to increase the efficacy of...


  • Arlington, Virginia, United States Solutions³ LLC Full time

    Job DescriptionSolutions³ LLC is seeking a highly skilled Cyber Defense Analyst III to support our prime contractor and their U.S. Government customer on a large mission critical development and sustainment program for on and offsite incident response to Government agencies and critical infrastructure owners who experience cyber-attacks.The selected...


  • Arlington, Virginia, United States Nightwing Full time

    Job SummaryAt Nightwing, we are seeking a highly skilled Cyber Network Forensic Analyst II to join our team. As a Cyber Network Forensic Analyst II, you will be responsible for conducting thorough investigations of network security incidents, analyzing network traffic, and identifying potential threats to our customers' networks.Responsibilities* Assist the...


  • Arlington, Virginia, United States Nine Mind Solutions Full time

    Cybersecurity Network Defense SpecialistWe are seeking a highly skilled Cybersecurity Network Defense Specialist to support our critical customer mission. The ideal candidate will use information collected from various sources to monitor network activity and analyze it for evidence of suspicious behavior. Key Responsibilities: Characterize and analyze...


  • Arlington, Virginia, United States Argo Cyber Systems Full time

    Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly skilled Deputy Cyber Incident Response Team Manager to join our team at Argo Cyber Systems. As a key member of our Cyber Defense Mission, you will play a critical role in ensuring exceptional service for our managed services customers and driving employee engagement for our CIRT staff members.Key ResponsibilitiesSupport the...


  • Arlington, Virginia, United States Raytheon Full time

    Job Summary:As a Cyber Network Forensic Analyst at Nightwing, you will play a critical role in supporting our customer's mission by conducting thorough investigations of cyber-attacks and providing expert analysis to characterize the severity of breaches and develop mitigation plans. You will work collaboratively across physical locations to assist with the...