Cyber Network Defense Analyst II

Responsibilities

• Correlate forensic findings to network events in support of developing an intrusion narrative
• Collect and document system state information (e.g., running processes, network connections) 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
• Cookordination 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
• 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's history, status, and potential impact for further action) that may cause ongoing and immediate impact to the environment
• 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
• Timely detection, identification, and alerting of possible attacks/intrusions, anomalous activities, and misuse activities and distinguish these incidents and events from benign activities
• 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
• 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
• Absent any other relevant experience, 5 years of network/host investigations experience
• BS Computer Science, Cyber Security, Computer Engineering, or related degree; or HS Diploma & 5 years of network/host investigations experience
• 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
• Action-oriented and have a proactive approach to problem solving
• Proficiency with common operating systems (e.g., Linux/Unix, Windows)
• Experience implementing incident handling methodologies

Desired Skills

• Proficiency with One ormore of these 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.

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)
• GSEC (SANS401)
• Network+
• Security+
• CEH

About the Role

Nightwing provides technically advanced full-spectrum cyber, data operations, systems integration and intelligence mission support services to meet our customers’ most demanding challenges. Our capabilities include cyber space operations, cyber defense and resiliency, vulnerability research, ubiquitous technical surveillance, data intelligence, lifecycle mission enablement, and software modernization. Nightwing brings disruptive technologies, agility, and competitive offerings to customers in the intelligence community, defense, civil, and commercial markets.

Benefits

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.