Network Based Systems Analyst III

BS Computer Science, Cyber Security, Computer Engineering, or related degree; or HS Diploma & 7-9 years of network investigations experience.

5+ years of directly relevant experience in network investigations

In depth knowledge of CND policies, procedures and regulations

In depth knowledge of TCP/IP protocols

In depth knowledge of standard protocols – ICMP, HTTP/S, DNS, SSH, SMTP, SMB, NFS, etc.

In depth knowledge and experience of Wifi networking

In depth knowledge and experience of network topologies DMZ’s, WAN’s, etc.

Substantial knowledge of Splunk (or other SIEM’s)

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

Knowledge of Computer Network Defense policies, procedures, and regulations

Knowledge of defense-in-depth principles and general attack stages with respect to network security architecture

Ability to characterize and analyze network traffic to identify anomalous activity and potential threats to network resources

Ability to identify and analyze anomalies in network traffic using metadata

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

Experience examining network topologies to understand data flows through the network

Must be able to work collaboratively across physical locations