Network Security Analyst II, Location:Chantilly, VA, USA
COLUMBUS, OH
Job Description:
Qualifications â?¢ Cyber Blue or Red Team member, on-network auditor or assessor, or SOC/NOC technician with a minimum of 3 years of experience â?¢ Current industry certifications related to the field, e.g., (GCIH, GPEN, CEH, etc.) â?¢ 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 â?¢ Firsthand experience with commercial and open-source assessment tools (e.g., Elastic, Security Onion, Zeek, Suricata, Wireshark) â?¢ Experience with configuration management/modification of network devices (routers, switches) â?¢ Understanding of networking and security concepts (e.g., TCP/IP stack, routing, firewalls, intrusion detection systems, intrusion prevention systems) â?¢ Familiarity with IP networking concepts (e.g., virtual private networks, tunneling, layering, defense in depth) â?¢ Understanding of commodity networking applications (e.g., DNS, Active Directory) â?¢ Familiarity with scripting languages to facilitate tool application (e.g., PowerShell, Python) â?¢ Ability to capture and analyze substantial amounts of network traffic â?¢ Ability to communicate technical concepts to teammates â?¢ Ability to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret security clearance â?¢ Travel may be as frequent as two weeks every two months | Responsibilities â?¢ As part of a project team, identify, analyze, remediate network vulnerabilities and issues on any network of interest â?¢ 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 â?¢ Assist with on-site surveys, mission planning, and deployment process â?¢ Maneuver within network infrastructure to isolate, characterize and categorize network anomalies to help determine root source/root cause â?¢ Create reports to document observations, remediation, and recommended actions â?¢ Support simulating adversarial techniques in a lab and collect data to help develop detection approaches â?¢ Research emerging trends in networking technology and related exploits â?¢ Provide informal technical briefings on testing or experimental results to team members â?¢ Collaborate with world-class experts in an inclusive environment â?¢ Nurture and develop the next generation of scientific leaders Benefits â?¢ Company offers comprehensive and competitive benefits to help you live your best life â?¢ 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 â?¢ Take time to recharge: You get paid time off to support work-life balance and keep motivated â?¢ Prioritize wellness: Stay healthy with medical, dental, and vision coverage with wellness incentives and benefits plus a variety of optional supplemental benefits â?¢ Better together: Coverage for partners, gender-affirming care and health support, and family formation support â?¢ Build your financial future: Build financial stability with an industry-leading 401(k) retirement savings plan â?¢ For most employees, we put in 5 percent whether you contribute or not, and match your contributions on top of that â?¢ Advance your education: Tuition assistance is available to pursue higher education â?¢ Flexible work arrangements: You have options for where you work and when you work |