Cyber Security Analyst Journeyman

Job Description:

We are seeking a creative and driven professional with a passion for solving real world issues on a cross-functional, fast paced team support US military forces and US Coalition members with critical war planning and warfighting capabilities.

Responsibilities:

• Review Cyber Intelligence and identify how current threats affect Pegasus networks.
• Performs Cybersecurity Detection and Incident Response activities, coordinates with government Program staff, USAF, and other government agencies to assist in the creation, dissemination, direction, and auditing of program policy, standards, and operating procedures.
• Review cyber events and document Cybersecurity incidents as directed in ServiceNow. Additionally, produce After Action Reports to close Cybersecurity incidents
• This position will work within Cybersecurity environment monitoring, analyzing, and responding to Cybersecurity events and incidents not limited to; Analysis of Security Ops, ACAS, ESS (HBSS), and security related activities to secure and harden systems.
• Work with vendors to ensure the CND Tool suits detect and capture required cyber incidents, to include latest industry threats and zero-days, ETC….
• Be available for after-hours support when required. Incident response is a vital position to respond to critical cyber-attacks and our Enterprise is a 24/7 operation.
• Participate in "hunt missions" using threat intelligence, analysis of anomalous log data and results of brainstorming sessions to detect and eradicate threat actors and protection teams on customer’s networks
• Continuously improve processes for use across multiple detection sets for more efficient operations
• Utilize available resources to conduct Cybersecurity activities, and report to senior GDIT and government personnel on overall program security posture.
• Communicate tactical and strategic threat information to Government leaders, Cybersecurity-Ops and A&A (formerly C&A) Staff to assist them in making cyber risk decisions and to mitigate threats
• Coordinates with OUSDI, USAF, DISA, and other organizations in support of audits and inspections and provides all necessary documentation as required
• Assists with implementation of countermeasures or mitigating controls
• Ensures the integrity and protection of networks, systems, and applications by technical enforcement of organizational security policies, through monitoring of vulnerability scanning devices
• Work with the Information Assurance Team, Security manager and GOVT ISSM to ensure any Data Spills are handled appropriately. Manage the Data Spill Process, working with external agencies as required to ensure cleanup and mitigation is accomplished within required times as set out by government.
• Provides guidance and work leadership to less-experienced technical staff members
• Maintains current knowledge of relevant technology as assigned
• Participates in special projects as required.
• Provide Incident Detection through understand malware and how to defend and mitigate infections. Triage malware, extracting relevant host and network-based indicators from malware samples.

Required Qualifications:

• 3 - 10 years of experience required.
• Must possess and maintain a Secret clearance.
• BA/BS degree – may substitute additional years of experience
• Comprehensive knowledge of data security administration principles, methods, and techniques
• ACAS Proficiency and Certification
• eMASS Proficiency
• ESS (HBSS) Proficiency.
• Must meet DOD 8570.01M requirements for IAT Level II & CSSP-Incident Responder.
• Requires familiarity with System & Network concepts, user authentication, and use of Cyber Stacks
• Requires understanding of DHS/DoD policies and procedures, including NIST 800-53, CJCSM 6510.01 and other applicable policies.

Preferred Qualifications:

• ServiceNow Experience
• SYSLOG data normalization.
• The ability to work and set priorities on multiple projects/tasks at once and operate in a dynamic, fast-paced team-oriented environment.
• The work is typically performed in an office environment, which requires normal safety precautions; work may require some physical effort in the handling of light materials, boxes, or equipment.
• Depending on job assignment, additional specific certifications may be required

The likely salary range for this position is $76,690 - $97,750. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Travel Required:

None

Telecommuting Options:

Onsite

Work Location:

USA MD Fort Meade