Computer Network Defense (CND) Analyst

POSITION TITLE: Computer Network Defense (CND) Analyst

LOCATION: Columbus, Ohio

SECURITY CLEARANCE (REQUIRED): DOD Top Secret Clearance w/SCI eligibility

TYPE OF POSITION:  Full-Time On-Site Position. No remote work or telework

DESCRIPTION:

Performs actions to protect, monitor, detect, analyze and respond to unauthorized activity within assigned information systems and computer networks. Employs Cybersecurity capabilities and deliberate actions to respond to a CND alert or emerging situational awareness/threat. Serves as an expert on CND requirements and compliance to such requirements by using IA tools and techniques to perform compliance analysis and correlation, tracking and remediation, coordination and escalating CND non-compliance. Provides technical analysis and sustainment support for the enterprise for IA tools and applications and assists with the application of Defense-In-Depth signatures and perimeter defense controls to diminish network threats.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Five (5) years of relevant experience or related formal education
• Two (2) years of experience performing root cause analysis of cybersecurity events and incidents
• Two (2) years of experience analyzing network traffic and/or system logs

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Must possess a current DOD Top Secret Clearance and be eligible for SCI access
• DOD Approved 8570/8140 Baseline Certification: Category IAT Level II (acceptable certifications are: CompTIA Sec+ CE, CompTIA CySA+, CCNA Security, GICSP, GSEC, SSCP)
• DOD Approved 8570/8140 CSSP Certification: CSSP-IR (acceptable certifications are: CompTIA CySA+, CompTIA PenTest+, CEH, CFR, GCFA, GCIH and SCYBER)
• Must possess written and verbal skills to appropriately document and brief Cybersecurity Incidents
• Working knowledge of at least two cybersecurity areas:
• Firewall
• IDS/IPS
• Host based antivirus
• Vulnerability Management
• Forensics
• Malware Analysis
• Device Hardening
• Understanding of Defense-in-Depth
• Ability to build and read scripts in languages such as Perl, Bash, Powershell, Ruby, Python

SALARY (Based on level of experience and expertise): $85K – $110K

BENEFITS:
We designed our employee benefits program around the goal of improving the quality of life for each employee. We offer some of the most competitive benefits in the industry to include Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurances; Short and Long Term Disability; Paid Leave, Holidays, Bereavement, Military, and Jury Duty; 401(k) Retirement Plan, Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care, Health Savings Account, Tuition/Training Assistance, and Referral Bonuses.