Network Forensics Analyst (IV)

NewGen Technologies
Any Location, VA
Job Description
Role Overview

The Network Forensics Analyst will support on-and-off-site incident response to government agencies and critical infrastructure owners who experience cyber-attacks. They will deliver advanced technical assistance, proactive hunting, rapid onsite incident response, and immediate investigation using host- and network-based cybersecurity analysis capabilities.

What You Will Do

The responsibilities include serving as a hunt and incident response subject matter expert, characterizing and analyzing network traffic, identifying and analyzing anomalies in network traffic, and reconstructing malicious attacks or activities based on network traffic.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will have 8+ years of directly relevant experience, a strong understanding of network architecture and security, and the ability to think independently, make sound decisions under pressure, and work with limited guidance.

Requirements

  • US Citizenship
  • TS/SCI Clearance
  • Ability to obtain DHS Suitability
  • BS in Computer Science, Cyber Security, Computer Engineering, or related degree; OR HS Diploma and 10+ years of technical experience in the area of expertise
  • 8+ years of directly relevant experience
  • 3+ years of experience related to the evaluation and implementation of new cyber response or network forensic capabilities
  • Hands-on experience with incident response or network operations involving enterprise edge devices from at least two of the following vendors: Cisco, Ivanti, Palo Alto, Ciena, Juniper
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