Network Based Systems Analyst IV

Network Based Systems Analyst IV - TS/SCI 

 Arlington, VA

Join an outstanding team that offers exciting job opportunities with the goal of providing the absolute best support to our customers.  Here at DigiFlight we embrace integrity, innovative solutions, put our customers first and offer a highly competitive benefits package!

Role description:
 Network Based Systems Analyst IV:

Responsibilities:

- Assists the Government lead in coordinating teams in preliminary incident response investigations

- Assists the Government lead with interfacing with the customer while on site

- Determines appropriate courses of actions in response to identified and analyses anomalous network activity

- Assesses network topology and device configurations identifying critical security concerns and providing security best practice recommendations

- Assists with the writing and publishing of Computer Network Defense guidance and reports on incident findings to appropriate constituencies

- Collects network intrusion artifacts (e.g., PCAP, domains, URI’s, certificates, etc.) and uses discovered data to enable mitigation of potential Computer Network Defense incidents

- Analyzes identified malicious network activity to determine weaknesses exploited, exploitation methods, effects on system and information

- Assists with real-time CND incident handling (i.e., forensic collections, intrusion correlation and tracking, threat analysis, and advising on system remediation) tasks to support onsite engagements

- Provide technical briefings as required

Required Skills:

- U.S. Citizenship

- Must have an active TS/SCI clearance

- Must be able to obtain DHS Suitability

- 8+ years of directly relevant experience in network investigations

- In depth knowledge of CND policies, procedures and regulations

- In depth knowledge of standard protocols – ICMP, HTTP/S, DNS, SSH, SMTP, SMB, NFS, TCP/IP

- In depth knowledge and experience of Wifi networking 

- In depth knowledge and experience of network topologies - DMZ’s, WAN’s, etc.

- Substantial knowledge of Splunk (or other SIEM’s)

- Understanding of MITRE Adversary Tactics, Techniques and Common Knowledge (ATT&CK)

- Knowledge of Computer Network Defense policies, procedures, and regulations

- Knowledge of defense-in-depth principles and general attack stages with respect to network security architecture

- Ability to characterize and analyze network traffic to identify anomalous activity and potential threats to network resources

- Ability to identify and analyze anomalies in network traffic using metadata

- Experience with reconstructing a malicious attack or activity based on network traffic

- Experience examining network topologies to understand data flows through the network

- Must be able to work collaboratively across physical locations

Required Education:

BS Computer Science, Cyber Security, Computer Engineering, or related degree; or HS Diploma & 10+ years of network investigations experience.

Preferred Skills:

Desired Certifications:

- DoD 8140.01 IAT Level II, IASAE II, CSSP Analyst, GCIA, GCIH, CSSP Analyst/CSSP Incident Responder, CEH 

- SANS GIAC GNFA preferred 

Desired Skills:

- Substantial knowledge of network device integrity concepts and methodologies

- Proficiency with network analysis software (e.g. Wireshark)  

- Proficiency with carving and extracting information from PCAP data 

- Proficiency with non-traditional network traffic (e.g. Command and Control)  

- Proficiency with preserving evidence integrity according to standard operating procedures or national standards

- Proficiency with virtualized environments

Our People 

DigiFlight attracts the most highly skilled workforce to protect some of our nation’s most sensitive systems. Before joining the company, many DigiFlight professionals served our country in a civilian and/or military capacity. Our diverse team provides innovative solutions as they support critical clients in tackling tough challenges. Most importantly, our team is passionate about their work and making a difference.

Our corporate culture promotes a healthy work/life balance.

Our Benefits

DigiFlight’s competitive benefits package allows employees to manage their personal and professional portfolios through a variety of features and programs. Our benefits include:

• Health, Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending Account
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 11 paid holidays
• Tuition Education Assistance
• Professional Development
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Life insurance and short- and long-term disability insurance
• Employee Referral Program
• Marketing Incentive Plans

 DFI offers a highly competitive, family-oriented benefits package.