Cyber Defense Analyst Wireless Ii

Position Summary

Federal Data Systems is seeking Cyber Defense Analyst with wireless expertise to support NSA Network Security Services (NNSS) in the areas of cyberattack sensing & warning, cyber incident handling, warning intelligence, vulnerability assessments and malware analysis/protection.

Essential Job Functions

• Use information collected from a variety of sources to monitor network activity and analyze it for evidence of anomalous behavior. 
• Identify, triage and report events that occur in order to protect data and information systems. 

• Recommend proactive security measures. 
• Notify stakeholders of suspected incidents, articulating technical information surrounding the suspected incident. 
• Implement mitigations in accordance with cyber incident response plan. 
• Conduct PCAP analysis. 
• Perform advanced manual analysis to hunt previously unidentified threats. 

• Demonstrated ability to analyze and identify network and host-based security threats. 
• Understanding of snort filters and their use in IDS alerts. 
• Understanding of network hardening methodologies. 
• Working knowledge of enterprise-level IDS/IPS and firewall topologies. 

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Required U.S. Citizenship.
• Required Active Security Clearance:  TS/SCI Full Scope Poly.

• Minimum 4 years of demonstrated experience as a Cyber Defense Analyst is required.
• Minimum 1 year of experience with TCP/IP is required.
• Minimum 1 year of experience with tcpdump or Wireshark/tshark is required.
• Minimum 2 years of experience with SIEM suites such as Splunk, Arcsight or Kibana is required.
•  DoD 8570 compliance
• Cybersecurity Service Provider (CSSP) Analyst baseline certification,
• Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level I or Level II certification,
• Computing Environment (CE) certification AND (any of the following are required
• Wireless certification similar to Certified Wireless Network Administrator (CWNA)
• Assessing and Auditing Wireless Networks (GAWN), Certified Wireless security Professional (CWSP) OR
• Offensive Security Wireless Fidelity (OSWP) OR
• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA-Wireless) OR
• Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP-Wireless) .

 

• Multiple shifts available

 

Working Conditions: Workistypicallybasedinabusyofficeenvironmentandsubjecttofrequentinterruptions.BusinessworkhoursarenormallysetfromMondaythroughFriday8:00amto5:00pm,howeversomeextendedorweekendhoursmayberequired.AdditionaldetailsontheprecisehourswillbeinformedtothecandidatefromtheProgramManager/HiringManager. 

Physical Requirements:  

May be required to lift and carry items weighting up to 25 lbs. Requires intermittent standing, walking, sitting, squatting, stretching and bending throughout the workday. 

Background Screening/Check/Investigation:  

Successful Completion of a Background Screening/Check/Investigation will be required as a condition of hire. 

Benefits: 

Federal Data Systems, LLC offers competitive compensation, a flexible benefits package, career development opportunities that reflect its commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.  Benefits include, not all inclusive - Medical, Vision & Dental Insurance, Paid Time-Off & Company Paid Holidays, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities. 

Other: 

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. 

Federal Data Systems, LLC (FEDDATA) is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. That does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. 

Employment Type: FULL_TIME