Cyber Security Analyst

US-IL-Scott AFB

Trace Systems

Req #: 6425
Type: Regular Full-Time
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Job Title: Cyber Security Analyst

Job Location: Scott AFB, IL 

Responsibilities:

Trace Systems is actively recruiting for a Cyber Security Analyst to join our team based on-site at Scott AFB, IL.

Duties and responsibilities may include, but aren't limited to:

* Cyber Threat Analysis on the DoD network
* Network Traffic Analysis using packet capture programs
* Conduct routine security audits for compliance
* Respond to alerts and identify malicious threats on the DoD network
* Upgrade network sensors and Security Information and Event Management systems as new threats are discovered
* Manage IDS and IPS devices
* Manage firewalls
* Report findings to USCYBERCOM for review

Qualifications:

* Active, in-scope US Government issued: Top Secret clearance. 

* Due to the nature of the work and US Government required, US Citizenship is required.

* 2+ years of Cyber Security or Information Assurance related experience.
* Current DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification (Security+, CCNA-Security, CySA+, etc.)
* Knowledgeable of the life cycle of network threats, attacks, attack vectors.
* Understanding of methods of exploitation and of intrusion set tactics, techniques and procedures (TTPs).
* Understanding of TCP/IP, common networking ports and protocols, traffic flow, system administration, OSI model, defense-in-depth and common security elements.
* Hands-on experience analyzing high volumes logs, network data (e.g. Netflow, FPC), and other attack artifacts in support of incident investigations.
* In-depth knowledge of architecture, engineering, and operations of at least one enterprise SIEM platform (e.g. Nitro/McAfee Enterprise Security Manager, ArcSight, QRadar, LogLogic, Splunk).
* Experience and proficiency with any of the following: Anti-Virus, HIPS, ID/PS, Full Packet Capture software, Host-Based Forensics, or Network Forensics.
* Experience with malware analysis concepts and methods.
* Unix/Linux command line experience.
* Scripting and programming experience.
* Motivated self-starter with strong written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to create complex technical reports on analytic findings.
* Willingness to perform shift work.
			
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