Cyber Host Forensic Analyst IV with Security Clearance

Nightwing provides technically advanced full-spectrum cyber, data operations, systems integration and intelligence mission support services to meet our customers' most demanding challenges. Our capabilities include cyber space operations, cyber defense and resiliency, vulnerability research, ubiquitous technical surveillance, data intelligence, lifecycle mission enablement, and software modernization. Nightwing brings disruptive technologies, agility, and competitive offerings to customers in the intelligence community, defense, civil, and commercial markets. Responsibilities Serves as hunt and incident response subject matter expert (SME), possessing in-depth knowledge on subjects relating to the conduct, activities, or operation of NCCIC HIRT in a surge capacity Distills analytic findings into executive summaries and in-depth technical reports Provide expert support, analysis, and research with only broad direction into exceptionally complex problems and processes relating to the subject matter as it relates to hunt and incident response activities Serves as technical expert on high-level incident response teams providing technical direction, interpretation, and alternatives Exercises considerable latitude in determining technical objectives of an assignment or task at hand Independently develops technical solutions to complex problems that require the regular use of ingenuity and creativity Guides the completion of hunt and incident response activities 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 the area of expertise 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 Must be able to travel domestically on short notice Ability to think independently Demonstrates superior written and oral communication skills Must be able to work collaboratively across physical locations Skilled in identifying different classes of attacks and attack stages Understanding of system and application security threats and vulnerabilities Understanding of proactive analysis of systems and networks, to include creating trust levels of critical resources Proficiency with common operating systems (e.g., Linux/Unix, Windows) Desired Skills Experience leading and mentoring technical teams 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 WireShark Splunk Snort Required Education BS Computer Science, Cyber Security, Computer Engineering, or related degree; or HS Diploma & 10+ years of technical experience in the area of expertise. Desired Certifications DoD 8140.01 IAT Level II, IASAE II, CSSP Analyst DoD 8140.01 GCIA, GCIH, CSSP Analyst/CSSP Incident Responder DoD 8140.01 CEH, CSSP Analyst SANS GIAC GNFA preferred SANS GRID, GICSP, or GCIP a plus EEO Statement Nightwing is an Equal Opportunity/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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Nightwing