Host Based Systems Analyst II

Host Based Systems Analyst IISolutions³ LLC is supporting our prime contractor and their U.S. Government customer on a large mission-critical project providing remote and onsite advanced technical assistance, proactive hunting, rapid onsite incident response, and immediate investigation and resolution using host-based, network-based, and cloud-based cybersecurity analysis capabilities. Personnel provide front line response for digital forensics/incident response (DFIR) and proactively hunting for malicious cyber activity. Solutions³ LLC is seeking Cyber Network Defense Analysts (CNDA) to support this critical customer mission.Eligibility:Must be a US CitizenMust have an active TS/SCI clearanceMust be able to obtain DHS Suitability prior to starting employment5+ years of direct relevant experience in cyber defense analysis using leading edge technologies and industry standard cyber defense toolsResponsibilities Include: The majority of the CNDA's time (75%) will be spent executing the following tasks:Characterize and analyze network traffic to identify anomalous activity and potential threats to network resourcesCoordinate with enterprise-wide cyber defense staff to validate network alertsDocument and escalate incidents (including event's history, status, and potential impact for further action) that may cause ongoing and immediate impact to the environmentPerform cyber defense trend analysis and reportingPerform event correlation using information gathered from a variety of sources within the enterprise to gain situational awareness and determine the effectiveness of an observed attackProvide daily summary reports of network events and activity relevant to cyber defense practicesReceive and analyze network alerts from various sources within the enterprise and determine possible causes of alertsProvide timely detection, identification, and alerting of possible attacks/intrusions, anomalous activities, and misuse activities and distinguish these incidents and events from benign activitiesUse cyber defense tools for continual monitoring and analysis of system activity to identify malicious activityAnalyze identified malicious activity to determine weaknesses exploited, exploitation methods, effects on system and informationDetermine tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) for intrusion setsExamine network topologies to understand data flows through the networkIdentify and analyze anomalies in network traffic using metadataConduct research, analysis, and correlation across a wide variety of all source data sets (indications and warnings)Validate intrusion detection system (IDS) alerts against network traffic using packet analysis toolsIdentify applications and operating systems of a network device based on network trafficReconstruct a malicious attack or activity based off network trafficIdentify network mapping and operating system (OS) fingerprinting activitiesAssist in the construction of signatures which can be implemented on cyber defense network tools in response to new or observed threats within the network environment or enclaveNotify designated managers, cyber incident responders, and cybersecurity service provider team members of suspected cyber incidents and articulate the event's history, status, and potential impact for further action in accordance with the organization's cyber incident response planApproximately 25% of the CNDA's time will be spent executing the following tasks:Prepare and update manuals, instructions, and operating proceduresEvaluate established methods and procedures and prepare recommendations for changes in methods and practices where appropriatePlan and carry out difficult and complex assignments and develop new methods, approaches, and proceduresConduct analyses and recommend resolution of complex issues affecting the specialty areaEnsure optimal use of commercially available productsPrepare and present reportsEvaluate the effectiveness of installed systems and servicesRequired Skills:Experience successfully developing and deploying signaturesExperience detecting host and network-based intrusions via intrusion detection technologies (e.g., Snort)Experience implementing incident handling methodologiesExperience implementing protocol analyzersExperience collecting data from a variety of cyber defense resourcesExperience reading and interpreting signatures (e.g. snort)Experience performing packet-level analysisExperience conducting trend analysisDesired Skills:GSEC (SANS401), Arcsight (or other SEIM solution), Network+, Security+ and Python programming experience would be ideal.Strong math and science background.Experience with Carnegie Mellon SiLK tool suite.Desired Certifications: One or more of the following certifications: GNFA, GCIH, GCIA, GSEC, CASP+, CySA+, PaLMS, FedVTE Required Education: BS in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Computer Engineering or related degree; or HS Diploma and 7+ years of network investigations experience