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Cyber Network Defense Analyst III

2 months ago

Arlington, Virginia, United States Nightwing Full time
Cyber Network Defense Analyst III Job Description

About Nightwing

Nightwing is a leading provider of full-spectrum cyber, data operations, systems integration, and intelligence mission support services to the U.S. government. With over four decades of experience, our team has been delivering technically advanced solutions to the nation's most critical missions.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Cyber Network Defense Analyst III to join our team. As a Cyber Network Defense Analyst III, you will be responsible for analyzing and responding to cyber threats, conducting forensic analysis, and providing technical assistance to our customers.

Responsibilities

  • Correlate forensic findings to network events to develop an intrusion narrative
  • Collect and document system state information prior to imaging
  • Perform forensic triage to determine scope, urgency, and potential impact
  • Track and document forensic analysis from initial participation through resolution
  • Coordinate with Government staff and customer personnel to validate/investigate alerts or preliminary findings
  • Conduct analysis of forensic images and available evidence to support forensic write-ups
  • Assist in documenting and publishing Computer Network Defense (CND) guidance and reports
  • Characterize and analyze network traffic to identify anomalous activity and potential threats
  • Coordinate with enterprise-wide cyber defense staff to validate network alerts
  • Document and escalate incidents that may cause ongoing and immediate impact to the environment
  • Perform event correlation using information gathered from various sources to gain situational awareness
  • Provide daily summary reports of network/host events and activity relevant to cyber defense practices
  • Receive and analyze network & host alerts from various sources and determine possible causes
  • Provide timely detection, identification, and alerting of possible attacks/intrusions, anomalous activities, and misuse 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
  • Identify applications and operating systems of a network device based on network traffic
  • Identify network mapping and operating system (OS) fingerprinting/other baselining activities
  • Assist in the construction of signatures for cyber defense network tools

Requirements

  • U.S. Citizenship
  • Active TS/SCI clearance
  • Ability to obtain Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Entry on Duty (EOD) Suitability
  • 5+ 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

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, MS 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, Elastic
  • Proficiency conducting all-source research

Required Education

  • BS Computer Science, Cyber Security, Computer Engineering, or related degree; or HS Diploma & 7-9 years of network/host 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+, CEH

About the Role

This role is a U.S.-based position. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

Benefits

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays.

Equal Opportunity Employer

RTX is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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