Host based Systems Analyst /Senior SOC Analyst

    • Node.Digital
  • Arlington, VA
  • Posted 12 days ago | Updated 12 days ago

Overview

On Site
Full Time

Skills

Standard operating procedure
Security clearance
Incident management
Digital forensics
Security operations
Event management
Computer networking
Technical analysis
Customer facing
Software security
Palo Alto
TCP/IP
Vulnerability assessment
Threat analysis
Network analysis
Cyber security
Computer science
Computer engineering
Online training
System on a chip
Network
SIEM
Servers
Operations
Intrusion detection
Data
Research
Planning
Management
Inventory
Analytical skill
Leadership
Policies
Wireless communication
ICMP
HTTP
Dragon NaturallySpeaking
Secure Shell
SMTP
Server Message Block
Nessus
Snort
Wireshark
Linux
GCFA
Certified Ethical Hacker
Cisco Certifications
OSCP
Automation
IMPACT
FOCUS
Agile

Job Details

Host-based Systems Analyst /Senior SOC Analyst

Location: Arlington, VA

Must have an active Secret Security Clearance

Node provides remote and onsite advanced technical assistance, proactive hunting, rapid onsite incident response, and immediate investigation and resolution using host-based and network-based cybersecurity analysis capabilities. Contract personnel provide-front-line response for digital forensics/incident response (DFIR) and proactively hunt for malicious cyber activity.

Node is seeking a Senior SOC Analyst to support this critical customer mission.

Responsibilities:

- Assisting Federal team leads with establishing and operating a Security Operations Center responsible for securing a highly dynamic environment supporting Incident Response and Threat Hunting experts

- Configuring and monitoring the Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) platform for security alerts.

- Scanning and monitoring system vulnerabilities on servers and infrastructure devices using a Threat and Vulnerability security solution; coordinating artifact collection operations.

- Assesses network topology and device configurations identifying critical security concerns and providing security best practice recommendations

- Collects network intrusion artifacts (e.g., PCAP, domains, URIs, certificates, etc.) and uses discovered data to enable mitigation of potential Computer Network Defense incidents

- Collects network device integrity data and analyzes for signs of tampering or compromise

- Analyzes identified malicious network and system log activity to determine weaknesses exploited, exploitation methods, effects on system and information

- Characterize and analyze artifacts to identify anomalous activity and potential threats to resources

- Assist with the development of processes and procedures to improve incident response times, analysis of incidents, and overall SOC functions

- Research and test new security tools/products and make recommendations for tools to be implemented in the SOC environment

- Planning, coordinating, and directing the inventory, examination, and comprehensive technical analysis of computer-related evidence

- Distilling analytic findings into executive summaries and in-depth technical reports

- Perform event correlation using information gathered from a variety of sources within the enterprise to gain situational awareness and determine the effectiveness of an observed attack

Requirements

Required Skills:

- U.S. Citizenship

- Must have an active Secret clearance, TS/SCI preferred

- Must be able to obtain DHS Suitability

- Must demonstrate being a self-starter and give examples of leadership in customer-facing roles

- 8+ years of directly relevant experience in security operations using leading-edge technologies and industry-standard tools

- Experience with the analysis and characterization of cyber attacks

- Skilled in identifying different classes of attacks and attack stages

- Knowledge of system and application security threats and vulnerabilities

- In-depth knowledge of CND policies, procedures, and regulations

- In-depth knowledge and experience of network topologies - DMZs, WANs, etc. and use of Palo Alto products

- In-depth knowledge and experience of Wifi networking

- In-depth knowledge of TCP/IP protocols such as ICMP, HTTP/S, DNS, SSH, SMTP, SMB,

- Experience using Elastic SIEM

- Experience with vulnerability assessment and monitoring tools such as Security Center, Nessus, and Endgame

- Experience with reconstructing a malicious attack or activity based on network traffic

- Experience incorporating Threat Intelligence

- Experience with Crowdstike, Gray Noise and Shodan

-Understanding of MITRE Adversary Tactics, Techniques and Common Knowledge (ATT&CK)

- Must be able to work collaboratively across physical locations.

Desired Skills:

-Proficiency in Elastic SIEM engineering

-Proficiency with Snort

-Proficiency with other EDR Tools (Crowdstrike, Carbon Black, etc)

-Proficiency with network analysis software (e.g. Wireshark)

-Proficiency with carving and extracting information from PCAP data

-Proficiency with non-traditional network traffic (e.g. Command and Control)

-Proficiency with preserving evidence integrity according to standard operating procedures or national standards

-Proficiency with designing cyber security systems and environments in a Linux

-Proficiency with virtualized environments

-Proficiency in conducting all-source research.

Required Education:

BS Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Computer Engineering or related degree; or HS Diploma and 10+ years of host or digital forensics and network forensic experience

Desired Certifications:

- GSOM, GSOC, GCFA, GCFE, EnCE, CCE, CFCE, CEH, CCNA, CCSP, CCIE, OSCP, GNFA

Company Overview:

Node. Digital is an independent Digital Automation & Cognitive Engineering company that integrates best-of-breed technologies to accelerate business impact.

Our Core Values help us in our mission. They include:

OUR CORE VALUES

Identifying the~RIGHT PEOPLE~and developing them to their full capabilities

Our customer's "Mission" is our "Mission". Our~MISSION FIRST~approach is designed to keep our customers fully engaged while becoming their trusted partner

We believe in~SIMPLIFYING~complex problems with a relentless focus on agile delivery excellence

Our mantra is "~Simple*Secure*Speed~" in the delivery of innovative services and solutions

Benefits

We are proud to offer competitive compensation and benefits packages to include:

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Basic Life
  • Long-Term Disability
  • Health Saving Account
  • 401K
  • Three weeks of PTO
  • 10 Paid Holidays
  • Pre-Approved Online Training