CND Analyst

Computer Network Defense (CND) Analyst If you are looking for a challenging opportunity that allows you to develop and learn in a stable and growing organizationcome joins us as a CND Analyst at Horizon. Horizon Industries Limited (Horizon) is a dynamic IT and Management Consulting firm based in the Washington, DC area and we are currently seeking a CND Analyst for a full-time position, supporting the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA). Summary of requirements: 5 years relevant Cybersecurity/IT experience IAT II: One of the following CCNA-Security; CySA; GICSP; GSEC; Security CE; CND; SSCP CSSP-IR or CSSP-A TS On Site: Columbus, OH; Fort Belvoir, VA; Battle Creek, MI 2nd Shift : 4:00PM - 12:30AM (Approx) Position Description: We are looking for a CND Analyst that will: Participates in 24x7x365 monitoring DLA's SIEM and other cybersecurity monitoring tools in an effort to detect and respond to cybersecurity threats within DLA's Enterprise Network Environment. Performs actions to protect, monitor, detect, analyze, and respond to unauthorized activity. Employs Cybersecurity capabilities and deliberate actions to respond to specific alerts or emerging threats. Reviews logged events for trends that are indicative of attack or compromise within the environment. Actively monitors logs and traffic for Advanced Persistent Threats (APT) and "low and slow" attacks within the environment. Maintains awareness of possible threats through the use of intelligence resources to include Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT). Provides technical analysis and sustainment support for the enterprise for IA tools and applications and assists with the application of Defense-In-Depth signatures and perimeter defense controls to diminish network threats. Required Skills / Experience: Five (5) years of relevant IT experience. Two (2) years performing root cause analysis of cybersecurity events and incidents Working knowledge of at least at least two types of security tools: Firewall IDS/IPS Host based antivirus Data loss prevention Vulnerability Management Forensics Malware Analysis Device Hardening Understanding of Defense-in-Depth Ability to build scripts and tools to enhance threat detection and incident response capabilities (Preferably in SPL, Python, PowerShell) Must possess a DOD Top Secret Clearance and be eligible for an IT-1 Possess a relevant certification meeting the DOD 8570.01 IAT level II. One of the following:CCNA-Security CySA GICSP GSEC Security CE CND SSCP Must maintain CNDSP/CSSP-IR or CSSP-A certification Education: None Location: Columbus, OH; Fort Belvoir, VA; Battle Creek, MI Project Overview: This project supports DLA Cybersecurity in performing CSSP functions for DLA to include but not limited to performing incident response and cybersecurity content development focused on but not limited to externally hosted programs and applications. Coordinates with DLA stakeholder groups to ensure incident handling is conducted across the enterprise to protect DLA data, networks, applications both internally and externally hosted in accordance with DoD directives. Program Overview: The JETS Program provides the full range of IT services, technical and management expertise that support applications, software, hardware, infrastructure, and systems, across the DLA IT Enterprise. Support is provided for information technology solutions, technical support, maintenance, and sustainment; operations support; application development, maintenance, and technical support; and lifecycle management. Additionally, the program also supports administrative program management support for IT program offices and DLA Information Operations (J6) Office. The program provides support technology services across the DLA Information Opera