Network Defense and Security Analyst

Network Defense and Security Analyst

Job Category: Information Technology

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCI

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%

Type of Travel: Continental US

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The Opportunity:
CACI has an exciting and immediate opportunity for a Cybersecurity – Network Defense and Security Analyst to support the USAF Network Operations Security Center (NOSC). This position works on-site at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas. This is a shift work position in a work center providing 24x7x365 support.

Responsibilities:

• Support real-time monitoring and analysis of IDS/IPS devices and alerts, track trends of authorized and unauthorized activity, and correlate unusual and suspicious network activity across USAFCNET/USCENTCOM networks.
• Provide site-specific and service-level intrusion packet level analysis using selected tools and activities related to mission execution.
• Perform cyber incident handling and support activities, including but not limited to incident reporting, notification, documentation, and coordination; detection of events; preliminary analysis and identification; preliminary response actions; incident analysis; response and recovery; and post incident analysis IAW applicable policy and directives.
• Maintain IDS/IPS devices to ensure they are operating at optimal efficiency, including, but not limited to assisting in the installation, configuration, maintenance, and management of IDS/IPS sensors; assist in the development and documentation of sensor processes and checklists; and provide technical advice and assistance to resolve network issues.
• Perform network event correlation and advanced traffic analysis, vulnerability analysis, IDS/IPS sensor maintenance, IDS/IPS database & VPN technical support, network defense training, support Standardization & Evaluation (Stan/Eval) activities, perform operational process tracking and processing; provide systems and exercise planning support, and prepare network defense technical reports.
• Provide oral and written briefs, presentations, and professional reports to government senior leaders and decision makers.

Qualifications:

Required: 

• DoD Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance
• B.S. in related field, and 5 or more years’ relevant IT experience; OR 7 or more years’ relevant IT experience.
• Relevant experience: Must possess experience and demonstrate an understanding of Microsoft server installation, roles, active directory, storage, performance management, and maintenance.
• Night Shift Work

• Minimum Professional Certifications:
  • Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) certification.
  • CCNA or CompTIA Network+ CE certification.
  • ITIL Foundation certification within 60 days of start date.

Desired:

• Extensive knowledge of network firewalls, computer and server log analysis, computer network servers and analysis of their logs; and digital evidence collection, handling, and security.
• Extensive knowledge and experience with network packet capture and analysis software such as WireShark (Ethereal) and Snort.
• Experience with standard DoD network topology and DMZ boundary protection; DoD/AF incident reporting processes; Familiarity with NSA Threat Operations Center (NTOC) Attack, Sensing & Warning (AS&W) alerts and processing; knowledge and experience processing Information Assurance Vulnerability Alert (IAVA) notices.

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What You Can Expect:

 

A culture of integrity.

At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you’ll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer’s missions and driven by a higher purpose – to ensure the safety of our nation.

 

An environment of trust.

CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. You’ll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.

A focus on continuous growth.

Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground — in your career and in our legacy. 

 

Your potential is limitless