Cyber Security Operations Jr. Analyst

Job Description

Job Description

Overview

We are seeking a Cyber Security Operations Jr. Analyst to join our Prime Contract with the Defense Threat Reduction Agency.

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.

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.

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The safety and health of our employees is of the utmost importance. Employees are required to comply with any vaccination requirements mandated by contract, applicable law or regulation.

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A technical assessment will be conducted during the initial pre-screening for this position. 

Responsibilities

RESPONSIBILITIES

• In support of the DTRA J6 Cybersecurity department, the Cyber Security Analyst will provide the required resources and expertise to support 24x7x365 cybersecurity monitoring and response across DTRA’s distributed network operations environment.
• Collect and analyze network and/or host artifacts from a variety of sources across NIPR, SIPR, JWICS and others; to include logs, system images and packet captures to characterize activity, determine root cause, operational impact, and to enable rapid remediation and/or mitigation of cyber threats within the Enterprise Network through the investigation process.
• Perform initial cyber incident triage; to include determining initial scope, urgency, and potential impact; identifying the specific vulnerability; escalating incidents to Tier II analysts.
• The CSSP Detect Analyst will monitor computer network defense services in a manner that effectively safeguards the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of DTRA-supported network environments and Information Technology (IT) infrastructure.
• Must be familiar with the DoDM 8530.01 (Cybersecurity Activities Support Procedures).
• Manage and document cyber defense incidents from initial detection through escalation.
• Working with the DTRA J6 Cybersecurity, contractor CSSP analysts and engineers shall collaborate with various teams throughout the agency to process intelligence, determine threat, develop mitigations, monitor for attacks, and assess risk while providing cyber based Situational Awareness to agency leadership and stakeholders.
• The Cybersecurity Analyst is responsible for network threat monitoring across a variety of tools and required to perform shift change turnover.
• The CSSP Detect Tier 1 Analyst will collaborate and provide expertise to ensure compliance with DoD CSSP Evaluators Securing Metrics (ESM).
• The analyst must also be proficient in conducting research on threats and adversaries across various open source and government database platforms. The ability to work effectively within a team is essential, as the analyst will be required to share and discuss information discovered during the research and monitoring process.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Must have Active DoD Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility (TS/SCI)
• IAT Level II certification and CSSP Analyst certification (Security+ CE or better, CEH or better)
• Computing Environment certification desired (Windows 2016, Red Hat security, Splunk Power User etc.)
• Experience with open-source research, analyzing network traffic, analyzing windows logs, experience with network and host-based security systems, experience with SIEMs, basic knowledge of network topography, intermediate understanding of network protocols, and through understanding of the OSI model.
• Experience with Splunk and Trellix ESS (McAfee HBSS)
• Minimum 1 year of cyber security analyst experience or 3 years of IT experience

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• SANS GCIH or similar certification
• Tanium Interact Module experience
• Wireshark experience
• Open source research experience
• PowerShell and Bash use
• 1 year experience working at a CSSP or DoD SOC
• Familiarity with DoDM 8530.01 (Cybersecurity Activities Support Procedures).

Qualifications

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

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: Kirtland AFB, NM
• Type of environment: Office
• Noise level: Low
• Work schedule: 1400 – 2200 EST, Sunday - Thursday
• Amount of Travel: Less than 10%

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.

WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE

• U.S Citizenship Required
• Top Secret with SCI Eligibility Clearance

WAGE INFORMATION

Target salary range: $80,000.00 - $110,000.00.  The salary range displayed is an estimate only and is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, and will be determined on several factors regarding the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies and experience, as well as contract parameters and organizational requirements.  The displayed salary is one component of the total compensation package for employees. 

OTHER DUTIES

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.

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.

Many positions require specific certifications and/or the ability to obtain a security clearance.  Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens.  Applicants who accept an offer of employment may be subject to investigations performed by TekSynap and/or the Government to verify the candidate meets the required qualifications and other eligibility requirements. 

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.

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