Cyber Security Analyst (Government)

AT&T - Collinsville, Illinois

A member of the Computer Network Defense (CND) Team (DISA GSM-O program) that leads/supports CND Activities within DISA Global. Responsible for maintaining the integrity and security of enterprise-wide cyber systems and networks.

  • Supports cyber security initiatives through both predictive and reactive analysis, articulating emerging trends to leadership and staff.
  • Coordinates resources during enterprise incident response efforts, driving incidents to timely and complete resolution.
  • Performs network traffic analysis utilizing raw packet data, net flow, IDS, and custom sensor output as it pertains to the cyber security of communications networks.
  • Reviews threat data from various sources and develops custom signatures for Open Source IDS or other custom detection capabilities.
  • Correlates actionable security events from various sources including Security Information Management System (SIMS) data and develops unique correlation techniques.
  • Utilizes understanding of attack signatures, tactics, techniques and procedures associated with advanced threats.
  • Develops analytical products fusing enterprise and all- source intelligence.
  • Conducts malware analysis of attacker tools providing indicators for enterprise defensive measures, and reverse engineer attacker encoding protocols.
  • Interfaces with external entities including law enforcement organizations, intelligence community organizations and other government agencies such as the Department of Defense.
  • Provides CND reports, trends, responses, mitigations, analysis, and information dissemination. Provides C2 support, situational awareness support, and provide leadership & support for all CND applicable activities.
  • Support teams within a performance-based environment with pre-determined Acceptable Levels of Performance (ALP’s).
  •  Supports the development, documentation and tracking of measurements & metrics relevant to the ALP’s.
  • Interfaces with Government counterparts, both CONUS & OCONUS, along with contract team members.
  • Maintains the integrity & security of enterprise-wide systems & networks.
  • Supports security initiatives through predictive & reactive analysis, and by articulating emerging trends to leadership & staff.
  • Possess a CompTIA Security with Continuing Education (CE) certification.
  • Experience supporting CND or related teams.
  • Experience working CND duties.
  • Experience working with DoD / Government Leaders at all levels.
  • Strong communication skills (both written and verbal).
  • In-depth understanding of TCP/IP protocols, ports, and services.
  •  Bachelor’s degrees from an accredited college in a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education, with 5 years of professional experience; or 3 years of professional experience with a related Master’s degree.

Desired Experience, Education, and Certifications:
  • At least one other IA certification completed, i.e., SSCP, CSIH, GCIA, GCIH or CEH.
  • UNIX Administrative skills. Command Line Scripting skills (PERL, python, shell scripting) to automate analysis task.
  • Knowledge of hacker tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTP).
  • Be able to conduct malware analysis.
  • Demonstrated hands on experience with various static and dynamic malware analysis tools
  • Knowledge of advanced threat actor tactics, techniques and procedures (TTP) Understanding of software exploits.
  • Ability to analyze packed and obfuscated code.
  • Comprehensive understanding of common Windows APIs and ability to analyze shellcode.

Required Clearance: Active TS

AT&T is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and we are committed to hiring a diverse and talented workforce. EOE/AA/M/F/D/V

Posted: 30+ days ago

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