Cyber Operations Analyst-Intermediate (On-Site)

The Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies (FOC) is looking for a qualified Cyber Operations Analyst Intermediate to support a contract with USARPAC (United States Army Pacific).

***Sign-on and relocation expenses are offered on a case-by-case basis.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The analyst will analyze, correlate, and trend anomalous events and incidents to characterize threats or incidents discovered throughout an advanced network logging infrastructure. Opportunities to utilize and develop state-of-the-art security solutions and digital forensic solutions to perform automatic analysis of network and host traffic are available to the analyst. The analyst will need to have an ability to keep up with the fast-paced cyber warfare environment, while inspiring and mentoring other intermediate analysts to deter existing and future threats that could affect thousands of users within the Pacific. Professional development of the analyst is available in various forms to help support current and planned mission requirements.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Utilize advanced detection capabilities for Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS), Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS), Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), and Digital Forensic solutions
• Understand current infrastructure, routing of data throughout a network, and comprehend data set locations to perform timely analysis
• Perform analytical investigations of discovered, self-reported, or tipped anomalous activities
• Facilitate reporting and situational awareness to other parent and co-organizations of ongoing efforts to support mission requirements
• Provide investigative assistance and reporting in collaboration with Law Enforcement and Counter-Intelligence agencies
• Brief various stakeholders of ongoing investigations and create professional written reports to technical and non-technical audiences as applicable
• Update Incident Handling procedures, response guidelines, and playbooks based on findings and lessons learned
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and strong interpersonal skills
• Non-expired passport required to travel abroad, possibly once a year, to other countries as needed.

EXPERIENCE WITH TOOLS, WITH EXAMPLES:

• Optimize and automate various tasks via scripting languages: (Powershell/Bash/Python, etc.)
• Developing atomic, statistical, and behavioral rules within SIEM(s): (Splunk/Elastic/Trellix, etc.)
• Analysis of network alerting within IDS/IPS(s): (Cisco Secure Firewall/Trellix/Security Onion, Snort/Suricata, etc.)
• NIDS rule creation and tuning: (Snort/Suricata, etc.)
• Perform PCAP Analysis and associated tools: (TCPDump/Snort/Suricata, Wireshark/Network miner, etc.)
• Understand logging outputs of Network Security Monitors: (Zeek/Suricata, etc.)
• Utilize Digital Forensic solutions for Hard Drive Imaging analysis: (EnCase, FTK Imager, etc.)
• Perform Host analysis HID/HIP and other Host solutions: (Trellix HBSS/ePO, Tychon/Tanium, etc.)

 EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in cyber network defense and network analysis.
• Previous experience with performing/leading cyber warfare investigations
• DoD Approved 8140/8570 Baseline Certifications for CSSP-Analyst: (CEH, CFR, GCIA, GCIH, GICSP, SCYBER)

 SCHEDULE:

• 10 Hour Shifts

 PREFERRED EDUCATION, CERTIFICATIONS, AND CLEARANCE:

• Bachelor's Degree in related field
• Industry certifications in Offensive, Forensic, and Defensive cyber

 CITIZENSHIP/SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• TS/SCI security clearance with a T5 investigation

The Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) is a fast-growing government service provider. Employees enjoy competitive salaries; a 401K plan with company match; medical, dental, disability, and life insurance coverage; tuition reimbursement; paid time off; and 11 paid holidays.

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.  We are proud to state that we do not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. If you are a person with a disability and you need an accommodation during the application process, please click here to request accommodation. We E-Verify all employees.

The Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) is comprised of industry-recognized government service firms designated as Native Hawaiian Organization (NHO)-owned and 8(a) certified businesses. The Family of Companies (FOCs) includes Ke`aki Technologies, Laulima Government Solutions, Kūpono Government Services, and Kapili Services, Po`okela Solutions, Kīkaha Solutions, LLC,  and Pololei Solutions, LLC.  Alaka`ina Foundation activities under the 501(c)3 principally benefit the youth of Hawaii through charitable efforts which includes providing innovative educational programs that combine leadership, science & technology, and environmental stewardship.

For additional information, please visit  www.alakainafoundation.com