Computer Network Defense (CND) Analyst W/Top Secret Clearance

Job Description

Job Description

Overview

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Location: DLA Land and Maritime, Columbus, OH
• Type of environment: Office
• Noise level: Low
• Work schedule: Schedule is day shift Monday – Friday. May be requested to work evenings and weekends to meet program and contract needs.

WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE

U.S. Citizen

Top Secret – IT-I and be eligible for SCI

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle, feel, touch; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is regularly required to lift up to 10 pounds. The employee is frequently required to lift up to 25 pounds; and up to 50 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

OTHER INFORMATION

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice

This position supports an upcoming government contract proposal and is contingent upon contract award and government approval. Candidates must meet all stated requirements and may be required to sign a Letter of Commitment (LOC).

Responsibilities

We are seeking a Computer Network Defense (CND) Analyst

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience

• Five (5) years of relevant experience or related formal education.

• Two (2) years of experience performing root cause analysis of cybersecurity events and incidents.

• Two (2) years of experience analyzing network traffic and/or system logs.

• Written and verbal skills to appropriately document and brief Cybersecurity Indicants.

• Working knowledge of at least two cybersecurity areas:

  • Firewall

  • IDS/IPS

  • Host based antivirus

  • Vulnerability Management

  • Forensics

  • Malware Analysis

  • Device Hardening

• Understanding of Defense-in-Depth.
• Ability to build and read scrips in languages such as Perl, Bash, Poweshell, Ruby, Python

• Demonstrated experience supporting government agencies, customers, or contracts within federal environments. This includes the Intelligence Community (IC), Department of Defense (DoD), Federal Civil agencies, and military organizations. Prior experience supporting the same or similar contract, with an in-depth understanding of the customer environment, requirements, and operational landscape, is highly desirable.

Certifications

Candidates must possess the following certifications:

DoD 8570/8140 IAT Level II Baseline Certification 

• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Security
• CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+)
• Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional (GICSP)
• GIAC Security Essentials Certification (GSEC)
• CompTIA Security+
• Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP)

AND one of the following: 

CSSP Incident Responder (CSSP-IR) Certification 

• Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
• CyberSec First Responder (CFR)
• CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+)
• GIAC Certified Forensic Analyst (GCFA)
• GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH)
• ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity (SCYBER)

Clearance

• Top Secret, IT-I with SCI Eligibility.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs actions to protect, monitor, detect, analyze and respond to unauthorized activity within assigned information systems and computer networks.

• Employs Cybersecurity capabilities and deliberate actions to respond to a CND alert or emerging situational awareness/threat.

• Serves as an expert on CND requirements and compliance to such requirements by using IA tools and techniques to perform compliance analysis and correlation, tracking and remediation, coordination and escalating CND non-compliance.

• 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.

Qualifications

TekSynap is a fast growing high-tech company that understands both the pace of technology today and the need to have a comprehensive well planned information management environment. “Technology moving at the speed of thought” embodies these principles – the need to nimbly utilize the best that information technology offers to meet the business needs of our Federal Government customers. Apply now to explore jobs with us at  

We offer our full-time employees a competitive benefits package to include health, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability plans, vacation time and holidays. 

TekSynap is a drug-free workplace. We reserve the right to conduct drug testing in accordance with federal, state, and local laws. All employees and candidates may be subject to drug screening if deemed necessary to ensure a safe and compliant working environment.

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EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. TekSynap does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, national origin, disability, age, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law (referred to as “protected status”). This nondiscrimination policy extends to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment as well as the use of all company facilities, participation in all company-sponsored activities, and all employment actions such as promotions, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment. TekSynap is committed to ensuring that our online application process provides an equal employment opportunity to all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities. If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an application, please contact View email address on ziprecruiter.com for assistance.