Network Security Analyst

Network and Security AnalystMy name is Stephen Hrutka. I lead a Veteran-Owned management consulting firm in Washington, DC. We specialize in Technical and Cleared Recruiting for the Department of Defense (DoD), the Intelligence Community (IC), and other advanced defense agencies. At HRUCKUS, we support fellow Veteran-Owned businesses by helping them recruit for positions across organizations such as the VA, SBA, HHS, DARPA, and other leading-edge R&D-focused defense agencies. We seek to fill a Network and Security Analyst role in Washington, DC.The ideal candidate is a Washington, DC resident with 8 years of Incident Handler/Incident Response experience and TS/SCI clearance. If you're interested, I'll gladly provide more details about the role and further discuss your qualifications.HRUCKUS is looking for an experienced Network and Security Analyst to coordinate across the enterprise to ensure network security devices are being monitored and are receiving or generating alerts.The Network and Security Analyst will identify security risks and exposures, determine causes of security violations, and suggest procedures to halt future incidents and improve security. This role involves network traffic analysis, incident reporting, and leading investigations to improve the cybersecurity posture of communication networks.Position responsibilities include:Coordinating across the enterprise to ensure network security devices are being monitored and are receiving or generating alerts.Identifying security risks and exposures, determining causes of security violations, and suggesting procedures to halt future incidents and improve security.Performing network traffic analysis utilizing raw packet data, net flow, IDS, IPS, and custom sensor output, as it pertains to the cybersecurity of communications networks.Device monitoring of tiered alerts for all operational networks.Maintaining documentation for processes and procedures.Creating incident reports providing both high-level and in-depth details for investigations.Leading investigations and mentoring junior analysts.Developing training pipeline and brown bag sessions for team cross training.Required qualifications include:BS Degree in IT or Related Field.8 years of Incident Handler/Incident Response experience.The ability to lead cyber investigations and brief updates to the customer and team lead.Current DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification (CCNA Security, CySA+, CICSP, GSEC, Security+ CE, SSCP).Current DoD 8570 CSSP-Analyst certification. (CEH, CFR, CySA+, GCIA, GCIH, GICSP, SCYBER).Desired qualifications include:Experience with training development and "brown bag" sessions for team cross-training.Salary range: $100,000 - $170,000.