AGE Solutions

technology and professional services

ComputerNetworkDefenseAnalyst

$85k+ Columbus, Ohio, United States Remote Friendly
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The Brief

“Computer Network Defense Analyst at AGE Solutions. Skills: Cyber Network Defense (CND), Cybersecurity event analysis, Incident response, Threat hunting, Malware analysis, Forensics. Performs enterprise Cyber Network Defense (CND) activities. Maintains persistent defensive cyber operations”

What You'll Achieve.

Maintain confidentiality, integrity, availability, and overall security posture of government networks, systems, applications, and data assets; Preserve the security, availability, integrity, and resiliency of government enterprise networks, applications, and data resources; Enhance threat detection capabilities; Strengthen the defensive security posture of government enterprise environments; Minimize operational disruption

Industry & Context.

technology and professional services
Problems you'll solve

Root cause analysis of cybersecurity events and incidents; Analysis and correlation of cybersecurity data; Evaluate the impact and scope of suspected or confirmed cybersecurity incidents

Eligibility Requirements

DoD Top Secret Clearance with SCI eligibility and IT-I access, Supports 24x7x365 cybersecurity operations

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Minimum (5) years of relevant experience or related formal education, Minimum (2) years of experience performing root cause analysis of cybersecurity events and incidents, Minimum (2) years of experience analyzing network traffic and/or system logs, Demonstrate written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively document, present, and brief cybersecurity incidents to technical teams, leadership, and designated stakeholders, Working knowledge of at least two cybersecurity disciplines or operational areas of the following: Firewall, Vulnerability Management, Device Hardening, IDS/IPS, Forensics, Host based antivirus, Malware Analysis, Ability to apply Defense-in-Depth principles and layered cybersecurity strategies to support enterprise security operations, Ability to develop, modify, and interpret scripts using languages such as Perl, Bash, PowerShell, Ruby, and Python, DoD Top Secret Clearance with SCI eligibility and IT-I access, DoD 8570 IAT Level II Certification or higher (one of the following): CompTIA Security+ CE, CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+), Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP), GIAC Security Essentials Certification (GSEC), Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional (GICSP), Computing Environment Certification - DoD 8570 CSSP (one of the following): Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+), GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH), GIAC Certified Forensic Analyst (GCFA), CyberSec First Responder (CFR), Certified SCADA Security Architect (SCYBER)

What You'll Do.

Performs enterprise Cyber Network Defense (CND) activities

Maintains persistent defensive cyber operations

Conduct proactive threat hunting activities

Initiate and coordinate incident response procedures

Analyze and correlate cybersecurity data

Evaluate the impact and scope of suspected or confirmed cybersecurity incidents

Document and maintain detailed records of all incident response activities

Adhere to established Tactics

and Procedures (TTPs)

and implement cybersecurity countermeasures

Perform tuning and optimization of cybersecurity detection signatures

Ensure prompt notification

and reporting of cybersecurity incidents

Maintain detailed incident journals

Perform basic malware analysis

Support the forensically sound collection

and preservation of volatile

and environmental incident data

and submit forensic examination and malware analysis reports

Participate in proactive threat hunting operations

Document and maintain detailed records of threat hunting activities

Provide cybersecurity training and awareness guidance

Participate in annual incident response tabletop and cybersecurity readiness exercises

Ensure all cybersecurity operational activities

and incident response actions are performed in compliance with established government Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and required reporting timelines

and manage cybersecurity documentation

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Brief cybersecurity incidents to technical teams, leadership, and designated stakeholders; Provide cybersecurity training and awareness guidance to Information System Security Managers (ISSMs), system administrators, and end users; Participate in annual incident response tabletop and cybersecurity readiness exercises; Assisting in the development of after-action reviews, lessons learned documentation, and process improvement recommendations

Communication Scope

Written communication skills; Verbal communication skills; Ability to effectively document, present, and brief cybersecurity incidents

Full Job Description

About Us AGE Solutions is a premier technology and professional services company, providing in-depth consulting, advanced technology solutions, and essential services throughout the U. S. government, defense, and intelligence sectors. Prioritizing innovation and client-focused solutions, we assist major agencies in addressing intricate issues and ensuring a more secure future. AGE Solutions is looking for a Computer Network Defense Analyst (CND Analyst) to provide enterprise-level Cyber Network Defense (CND) support for continuous monitoring, detection, analysis, and response to cybersecurity events and unauthorized activity affecting government information systems and network infrastructure. Supports 24x7x365 cybersecurity operations to maintain confidentiality, integrity, availability, and overall security posture of government networks, systems, applications, and data assets across multiple operational environments. Responsibilities Include: Performs enterprise Cyber Network Defense (CND) activities in support of continuous cybersecurity operations, including the identification, assessment, investigation, and remediation of cyber threats, security events, and unauthorized activity impacting government systems and network infrastructure. Maintains persistent defensive cyber operations to preserve the security, availability, integrity, and resiliency of government enterprise networks, applications, and data resources across diverse operational environments. Conduct proactive threat hunting activities to identify emerging cyber threats, suspicious activity, and potential vulnerabilities impacting enterprise systems, networks, and operational environments. Initiate and coordinate incident response procedures upon confirmation that a security event or alert meets established cybersecurity incident criteria requiring investigation, containment, and remediation actions. Analyze and correlate cybersecurity data from multiple sources, including host and network IDS/IPS pl

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