Network Security Analyst II, Location:Chantilly, VA, USA

COLUMBUS, OH

100,000 - 200,000

Job Description:

Qualifications

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Cyber Blue or Red Team member, on-network auditor or assessor, or SOC/NOC technician with a minimum of 3 years of experience

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Current industry certifications related to the field, e.g., (GCIH, GPEN, CEH, etc.)

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Bachelor\'s degree in Computer Science or a related field with 2 years of experience or masterâ??s degree in related field; or an equivalent combination of education and or experience in a related field

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Firsthand experience with commercial and open-source assessment tools (e.g., Elastic, Security Onion, Zeek, Suricata, Wireshark)

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Experience with configuration management/modification of network devices (routers, switches)

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Understanding of networking and security concepts (e.g., TCP/IP stack, routing, firewalls, intrusion detection systems, intrusion prevention systems)

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Familiarity with IP networking concepts (e.g., virtual private networks, tunneling, layering, defense in depth)

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Understanding of commodity networking applications (e.g., DNS, Active Directory)

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Familiarity with scripting languages to facilitate tool application (e.g., PowerShell, Python)

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Ability to capture and analyze substantial amounts of network traffic

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Ability to communicate technical concepts to teammates

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Ability to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret security clearance

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Travel may be as frequent as two weeks every two months

Responsibilities

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As part of a project team, identify, analyze, remediate network vulnerabilities and issues on any network of interest

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Conduct full packet capture (PCAP) collection and analysis, network device configuration interpretation and hardening by employing a mobile, on-network cyber assessment toolkit utilizing terminal access point (TAP), commercial and open-source sensors and analytic tools

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Assist with on-site surveys, mission planning, and deployment process

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Maneuver within network infrastructure to isolate, characterize and categorize network anomalies to help determine root source/root cause

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Create reports to document observations, remediation, and recommended actions

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Support simulating adversarial techniques in a lab and collect data to help develop detection approaches

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Research emerging trends in networking technology and related exploits

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Provide informal technical briefings on testing or experimental results to team members

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Collaborate with world-class experts in an inclusive environment

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Nurture and develop the next generation of scientific leaders

Benefits

â?¢ Company offers comprehensive and competitive benefits to help you live your best life

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Balance life through a compressed work schedule: Most of our team follows a flexible, compressed work schedule that allows for every other Friday offâ??giving you a dedicated day to accomplish things in your personal life without using vacation time

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Take time to recharge: You get paid time off to support work-life balance and keep motivated

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Prioritize wellness: Stay healthy with medical, dental, and vision coverage with wellness incentives and benefits plus a variety of optional supplemental benefits

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Better together: Coverage for partners, gender-affirming care and health support, and family formation support

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Build your financial future: Build financial stability with an industry-leading 401(k) retirement savings plan

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For most employees, we put in 5 percent whether you contribute or not, and match your contributions on top of that

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Advance your education: Tuition assistance is available to pursue higher education

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Flexible work arrangements: You have options for where you work and when you work



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