Cyber Network Defense Analyst

Responsibilities:
Perform proof of concept testing for new DISA J6 Pentagon Voice products

Evaluate new technologies and tools that will impact organization network and security

Analyze proprietary and third-party software to identify and address security concerns

Assess the organization’s security architecture and scan code to identify vulnerabilities

Perform defensive coding and remediation techniques

Perform STIGs and scans to the DISA J6 Pentagon Voice network 

Provide security training and guidance for team members

Review existing applications and software to identify security improvements

Install, configure, and use new security tools implemented by DISA J6 Pentagon Voice network

Develop and refine app and product security best practices

Maintain documentation of application security controls

Conduct penetration testing and provide maintenance, patching, retesting support

Serve as a subject matter expert on common attack vectors and application security for developer teams and organization leadership

Collaborate with all support staff members to better understand mandated application changes, updates, along with assigned routine maintenance(s) before deploying into the production environment.

Working with DISA J6 IA Security team on an on-going basis to ensure Commercial-Off-The-Shelf (COTS) products comply with DISA security standards.

Collaborating with technical troubleshooting staff from a multitude of technical/management disciplines to provide timely solutions and explanations to complex system related problems which impact DISA J-6 Pentagon Voice services – whether in person, telephonically, or through electronic means. Able to produce and present After Action Report (AAR)

Ability to troubleshoot utilizing tcpdump/packet capture/wireshark/ SIP tracing

Developing and applying advanced methods, theories and research techniques in the investigation and solution of highly complex system requirements and system diagnostics of DISA J6 Pentagon Voice services

Reviewing and assisting in authoring procedural literature to tasks and current practices to support DISA J6 Pentagon Voice

Provide technical consultation on current and proposed systems to DISA J6 Pentagon Voice Government Leads

Must be flexible to work after-hour support for maintenance, upgrades, emergency outage support to the system

Required Experience/Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree and/or 5+ years of related experience.

3+ years of experience in an IT role, preferably in an Engineering team

Extensive experience managing enterprise-level network firewall and VPN technologies. Application firewall experience is a plus.

Experience with Linux and Windows

DoD 8570.01-M IAT Level II/8140 Computing Environment (CE) Certification as determined by the Program Manager is required prior to support on contract

IAT II 8570/8140 Baseline Certification Security+ or equivalent

Any combination of education or experience equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in information systems or related field

Excellent troubleshooting and analytical skills.

Excellent communication skills.

Experience assessing vulnerabilities in business software and systems

Experience establishing software development policies

Experience with application design, risk assessment, and penetration testing

Experience performing security assessments of VoIP Systems

Container DevOps experience

Proficient in at least one programming language such as Java, Perl, C++, or Python

Deep knowledge of common security vulnerabilities

Knowledge of architectural network diagrams

Knowledge of secure development lifecycle principles

Strong problem-solving and analytical skills

Special Requirements/Security Clearance:
Must possess a Secret clearance