Cyber Network Defense Analyst II

6 days ago

Arlington, Virginia, United States Nightwing Full time
Cyber Network Defense Analyst II

About the Role:

Nightwing is seeking a highly skilled Cyber Network Defense Analyst II to join our team. As a Cyber Network Defense Analyst II, you will be responsible for analyzing and responding to cyber threats, identifying vulnerabilities, and implementing security measures to protect our customers' networks and systems.

Key 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 and investigate alerts or preliminary findings
  • Conduct analysis of forensic images and available evidence to support forensic write-ups for inclusion in reports and written products
  • 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
  • Document and escalate incidents, including event history, status, and potential impact for further action
  • 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/host events and activity relevant to cyber defense practices
  • Receive and analyze network & host 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
  • 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 which 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
  • 2+ 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:

  • 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 & 5 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 Nightwing:

Nightwing is a leading provider of full-spectrum cyber, data operations, systems integration, and intelligence mission support services to the U.S. government. We are headquartered in Dulles, VA, and have a strong commitment to delivering exceptional results for our clients. As a Nightwing team member, you will have the opportunity to work alongside talented individuals who are passionate about what they do. Together, we will leverage our collective expertise to drive innovation, solve complex problems, and deliver exceptional results for our clients.

Benefits:

Nightwing offers a comprehensive benefits package, including 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. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Salary Range:

The salary range for this role is $85,000 - $179,000. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function, and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Nightwing 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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