Computer Network Defense (CND) Analyst

If you are looking for a challenging opportunity that allows you to develop and learn in a stable and growing organization...come join us as a CND Analyst at Horizon. Horizon Industries Limited (Horizon) is a dynamic IT and Management Consulting firm based in the Washington, DC area and we are currently seeking a CND Analyst for a full-time position, supporting the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA).

Summary of Requirements:

• 5 years relevant Cybersecurity/IT experience
• IAT II: One of the following
• CCNA-Security; CySA+; GICSP; GSEC; Security+ CE; CND; SSCP
• CSSP-IR or CSSP-A (CEH, CySA+, etc)
• TS/SCI
• On Site: Columbus, OH; Fort Belvoir, VA; Battle Creek, MI

We are looking for aCND Analyst that will:

• Participates in 24x7x365 monitoring DLA's SIEM and other cybersecurity monitoring tools in an effort to detect and respond to cybersecurity threats within DLA's Enterprise Network Environment.
• Performs actions to protect, monitor, detect, analyze, and respond to unauthorized activity.
• Employs Cybersecurity capabilities and deliberate actions to respond to specific alerts or emerging threats.
• Reviews logged events for trends that are indicative of attack or compromise within the environment.
• Actively monitors logs and traffic for Advanced Persistent Threats (APT) and "low and slow" attacks within the environment.
• Maintains awareness of possible threats through the use of intelligence resources including Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT).
• Provides technical analysis and sustainment support for the enterprise for IA tools and applications and assists with the application of Defense-In-Depth signatures and perimeter defense controls to diminish network threats.

Required Skills/Experience:

• Five (5) years of relevant IT experience.
• Two (2) years performing root cause analysis of cybersecurity events and incidents
• Working knowledge of at least two (2) types of security tools:
• Firewall
• IDS/IPS
• Host-based antivirus
• Data loss prevention
• Vulnerability Management
• Forensics
• Malware Analysis
• Device Hardening
• Understanding of Defense-in-Depth
• Ability to build scripts and tools to enhance threat detection and incident response capabilities (Preferably in SPL, Python, PowerShell)
• Must possess a DOD Top Secret Clearance and be eligible for an IT-1
• Possess a relevant certification meeting the DOD 8570.01 IAT level II. One of the following:
• CCNA-Security
• CySA+
• GICSP
• GSEC
• Security+ CE
• CND
• SSCP
• Must maintain CNDSP/CSSP-IR or CSSP-A certification

Education: High School Degree or equivalent

Salary Range: $105,000 to $130,000.

Horizon offers a comprehensive benefits package, including healthcare (medical, dental, vision and disability), a 401k program where you are 100% vested from day one with an employer match after 90 days, an Educational Assistance program, a Student Loan Repayment Program and Gym Reimbursement Program.

The CND Analyst position is located in either Columbus, OH, Fort Belvoir, VA or Battle Creek, MI

Founded in 1996, Horizon Industries Limited (Horizon) has evolved into a company of highly qualified professionals that provides full-cycle IT Consultant and Management support in both the private and public sectors.

Horizon's culture is based on our core values and we PRIDE ourselves on a diverse, employee, and family-centric approach.

Horizon is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and it is our policy to consider allapplicants for employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employmentwithout regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or nationalorigin.

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