Cyber Network Defens E Analyst

esponsibilities :
The Cyber Network Defense Analyst shall:

• Retain all incident reports for at least one year.
• Report potential incidents and correlated information from these incidents/events that occur on sensors using documented procedures in accordance with DoD guidance.
• Follow documented procedures for characterizing anomalous events detected by sensors and other network monitoring systems.
• Review and analyze logs in a timely manner to detect intruders.
• Utilize formal network security monitoring policies and procedures that include the appropriate use of DoD-approved IDPS tools that have automated alert capabilities enabled
• Provide notice of suspicious/malicious network traffic or similar activities that suggest an impending or on-going attack
• Perform Detection (Monitoring and Analysis) activities on the JCSE using Intrusion Detection
• System/Intrusion Prevention System sensors (IDS/IPS), hereafter called sensors.
• Ensure proper protection of data in transit, in accordance with DoD policy.
• Search for distributed, long-term, coordinated, low-visibility network based attacks to identify possible unauthorized activity utilizing exploratory problem-solving or self-learning techniques. Suspicious/significant activity will be shared among the CND/IA community.
• Maintain configuration documentation for the JCSE Enterprise to include: network diagrams, technical sensor/administrative & policy POCs, and related information.
• Implement formal procedures to report emerging viruses to USCYBERCOM within report time requirements.
• Document and escalate incidents.

Minimum Qualifications:
CERTIFICATIONS

• DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification and CSSP Analyst certification

EDUCATION

• Bachelors’ Degree in Computer Science or related field

EXPERIENCE

• 2 years with Bachelors’ Degree OR If no degree, 5 years direct work experience

SKILLS

• Knowledge with application and network security. Understanding of vulnerabilities, exploits, malware, risks to affected systems, and DoD IAVM program.
• Documented experience with end-point security solutions, intrusion protection systems, intrusion detection systems, firewalls, proxies, log analysis, and vulnerability scanner

CLEARANCE

• TOP SECRET

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