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Cyber Threat Analyst 2

Top Secret Clearance Jobs, Virginia Beach, Virginia, us, 23450


About the job Cyber Threat Analyst 2 Top Secret Clearance Jobs is dedicated to helping those with the most exclusive security clearance find their next career opportunity and get interviews within 48 hours. About ARSIEM Corporation At ARSIEM Corporation we are committed to fostering a proven and trusted partnership with our government clients. We provide support to multiple agencies across the United States Government. ARSIEM has an experienced workforce of qualified professionals committed to providing the best possible support. As demand increases, ARSIEM continues to provide reliable and cutting-edge technical solutions at the best value to our clients. That means a career packed with opportunities to grow and the ability to have an impact on every client you work with. ARSIEM is looking for a Cyber Threat Analyst to support on-site incident response to civilian Government agencies and critical asset owners who experience cyber-attacks, providing immediate investigation and resolution. This position will support one of our Government clients in Arlington, VA. Responsibilities Researching and compiling known resolution steps or workarounds to enable mitigation of potential Computer Network Defense incidents within the enterprise Applying knowledge of the tactics, techniques, and procedures of various criminal, insider, hacktivist, and nation-state threat actors to identify and validate threats Applying cybersecurity concepts to the detection and defense of intrusions into small, and large-scale IT networks and conducting cursory analysis of log data Conducting cursory analysis of log data Monitoring external data sources (e.g., Computer Network Defense vendor sites, Computer Emergency Response Teams [CERTs], SANS, Security Focus) to maintain currency of Computer Network Defense threat condition and determine which security issues may have an impact on the enterprise Identifying the cause of an incident and recognizing the key elements to ask external entities when learning the background and potential infection vector of an incident Receiving and analyzing network alerts from various sources within the enterprise and determining possible causes of such alerts Tracking and documenting Computer Network Defense (CND) incidents from initial detection through final resolution Working with other components within the organization to obtain and coordinate information pertaining to ongoing incidents. Providing support during assigned shifts (M-F Day shift 0830-1730) Minimum Qualifications BS in Incident Management, Operations Management, Cybersecurity, or a related degree or HS Diploma with 4-6 years of incident management or cyber security experience. 2 years of directly relevant experience in cyber incident management or cybersecurity operations Knowledge of incident response and handling methodologies Knowledge of the NCCIC National Cyber Incident Scoring System to be able to prioritize triaging of incident Knowledge of general attack stages (e.g., footprinting and scanning, enumeration, gaining access, escalation of privileges, maintaining access, network exploitation, covering tracks, etc.) Skill in recognizing and categorizing types of vulnerabilities and associated attacks Knowledge of basic system administration and operating system hardening techniques Knowledge of Computer Network Defense policies, procedures, and regulations Knowledge of different operational threat environments (e.g., first-generation [script kiddies], second-generation [non-nation-state sponsored], and third-generation [nation-state sponsored]) Knowledge of system and application security threats and vulnerabilities (e.g., buffer overflow, mobile code, cross-site scripting, PL/SQL and injections, race conditions, covert channel, replay, return-oriented attacks, and malicious code) Must be able to work collaboratively across physical locations Preferred Qualifications Knowledge of basic system administration and operating system hardening techniques Knowledge of Computer Network Defense policies, procedures, and regulations Knowledge of different operational threat environments (e.g., first-generation [script kiddies], second-generation [non-nation-state sponsored], and third-generation [nation-state sponsored]) Knowledge of system and application security threats and vulnerabilities (e.g., buffer overflow, mobile code, cross-site scripting, PL/SQL and injections, race conditions, covert channel, replay, return-oriented attacks, and malicious code) Clearance Requirement : This position requires an Active TS/SCI clearance and the ability to obtain Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Entry on Duty (EOD) Suitability. Candidate Referral : Do you know someone who would be GREAT at this role? If you do, ARSIEM has a way for you to earn a bonus through our referral program for persons presenting NEW (not in our resume database) candidates who are successfully placed on one of our projects. The bonus for this position is $10,000, and the referrer is eligible to receive the sum for any applicant we place within 12 months of referral. The bonus is paid after the referred employee reaches 6 months of employment. ARSIEM is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other federally protected class. PI254169132