Knight Federal Solutions, Inc.
Computer Network Defense Analyst
Knight Federal Solutions, Inc., Denver, Colorado, United States,
DescriptionKnight Federal Solutions is a trusted provider to industry leading prime contractors, the Department of Defense and the Intelligence Community. We have established a company culture that supports our employees, their families and the communities in which they live and work. When you join our team you belong to a group of people that work hard, strive for greatness and care about people.Our hard work is evident in everything we do. Whether it be supporting large government programs in the areas of Simulation and Training, Information Technology, Intelligence or Engineering we always strive to be the best. It is for this reason that we have been recognized as a World Class Team Supplier by Northrop Grumman and were also named one of Florida’s fastest growing companies by Inc. Magazine.As Knight Federal Solutions continues to grow, we look forward to hiring the best and the brightest to join us in our success!Responsibilities
The Computer Network Defense Analyst (CNDA) is responsible for implementing and enforcing national, DOD (8500.01, 6510, etc.), and MDA security policies and directives.The CNDA is responsible for continuous network security monitoring, intrusion detection, and incident response actions to defend the C2BMC component of the Ballistic Missile Defense Communications Network (BMD COMNET) and C2BMC mission systems and services.Develops a network defense visibility display and directs/executes time-sensitive adjustments to the network security posture to minimize or counter operational risk.The CNDA collects, stores, and presents data and metrics for use by senior leaders to conduct Operational Risk Management (ORM) decisions on the network security posture and perform proactive security functions established to assist BMD organizations in deterring, detecting, isolating, containing, and recovering from information system (IS) and network security intrusions and mitigating known network vulnerabilities.The CNDA operates and administers the BMD-provided computer network defense suite of tools, including firewalls, correlated log analysis, intruder alert, and related services to protect BMD COMNET infrastructure and information services from internal and external threats.Performs other related duties and assignments as required.Requirements
Bachelor's degree and 0-3+ years’ experienceMust possess a DoD 8570 certification at IAT Level II or higher (Security+, GSEC, SCNP, SSCP, CISSP, CISA, GSE, SCNA).Responsible for maintaining DoD 8570 certification for the full contract period.Knowledge of and practical experience in the usage of an array of network and information security toolsKnowledge of modern computer systems, client/server, LAN/WAN and Network concepts, modern network management and monitoring conceptsKnowledge of hardware (Routers, CSU/DSU, bridges, multiplexers, servers, and switches configuration)Previous experience in the monitoring/management of intrusion detection systems and firewall devices, including SideWinder, ArcSight, HBSS and/or TripwireExperience securing network gear against known vulnerabilitiesMust be capable of obtaining a TS/SCI clearance and getting indoctrinated into a higher-than-secret programAbility to recognize known worms/viruses based on their signaturesAbility to recognize network intrusion events and to differentiate false positivesAbility to recognize successful intrusions and compromises through review and analysis of relevant event logs and other detailed informationPreferred Requirements
TS/SCI PreferredCertified Ethical Hacker certificationUnix and/or Microsoft operation system training.Knight Federal Solutions provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, genetic information or any other protected classification.
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The Computer Network Defense Analyst (CNDA) is responsible for implementing and enforcing national, DOD (8500.01, 6510, etc.), and MDA security policies and directives.The CNDA is responsible for continuous network security monitoring, intrusion detection, and incident response actions to defend the C2BMC component of the Ballistic Missile Defense Communications Network (BMD COMNET) and C2BMC mission systems and services.Develops a network defense visibility display and directs/executes time-sensitive adjustments to the network security posture to minimize or counter operational risk.The CNDA collects, stores, and presents data and metrics for use by senior leaders to conduct Operational Risk Management (ORM) decisions on the network security posture and perform proactive security functions established to assist BMD organizations in deterring, detecting, isolating, containing, and recovering from information system (IS) and network security intrusions and mitigating known network vulnerabilities.The CNDA operates and administers the BMD-provided computer network defense suite of tools, including firewalls, correlated log analysis, intruder alert, and related services to protect BMD COMNET infrastructure and information services from internal and external threats.Performs other related duties and assignments as required.Requirements
Bachelor's degree and 0-3+ years’ experienceMust possess a DoD 8570 certification at IAT Level II or higher (Security+, GSEC, SCNP, SSCP, CISSP, CISA, GSE, SCNA).Responsible for maintaining DoD 8570 certification for the full contract period.Knowledge of and practical experience in the usage of an array of network and information security toolsKnowledge of modern computer systems, client/server, LAN/WAN and Network concepts, modern network management and monitoring conceptsKnowledge of hardware (Routers, CSU/DSU, bridges, multiplexers, servers, and switches configuration)Previous experience in the monitoring/management of intrusion detection systems and firewall devices, including SideWinder, ArcSight, HBSS and/or TripwireExperience securing network gear against known vulnerabilitiesMust be capable of obtaining a TS/SCI clearance and getting indoctrinated into a higher-than-secret programAbility to recognize known worms/viruses based on their signaturesAbility to recognize network intrusion events and to differentiate false positivesAbility to recognize successful intrusions and compromises through review and analysis of relevant event logs and other detailed informationPreferred Requirements
TS/SCI PreferredCertified Ethical Hacker certificationUnix and/or Microsoft operation system training.Knight Federal Solutions provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, genetic information or any other protected classification.
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