Network Defense and Security Analyst

CACI International • TX

64d • $71,500 - $150,200

About The Position

CACI has an exciting and immediate opportunity for a Cybersecurity – Network Defense and Security Analyst to support the USAF Network Operations Security Center (NOSC). This position works on-site at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas. This is a shift work position in a work center providing 24x7x365 support.

Requirements

• DoD Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance.
• B.S. in related field, and 5 or more years’ relevant IT experience; OR 7 or more years’ relevant IT experience.
• Experience with Microsoft server installation, roles, active directory, storage, performance management, and maintenance.
• Minimum Professional Certifications: Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), CCNA or CompTIA Network+ CE, ITIL Foundation certification within 60 days of start date.

Nice To Haves

• Extensive knowledge of network firewalls, computer and server log analysis.
• Experience with digital evidence collection, handling, and security.
• Knowledge and experience with network packet capture and analysis software such as WireShark and Snort.
• Familiarity with NSA Threat Operations Center (NTOC) Attack, Sensing & Warning (AS&W) alerts and processing.
• Knowledge and experience processing Information Assurance Vulnerability Alert (IAVA) notices.

Responsibilities

• Support real-time monitoring and analysis of IDS/IPS devices and alerts.
• Track trends of authorized and unauthorized activity.
• Correlate unusual and suspicious network activity across USAFCNET/USCENTCOM networks.
• Provide site-specific and service-level intrusion packet level analysis.
• Perform cyber incident handling and support activities, including incident reporting, notification, documentation, and coordination.
• Detect events and perform preliminary analysis and identification.
• Conduct preliminary response actions, incident analysis, response and recovery, and post incident analysis.
• Maintain IDS/IPS devices to ensure they are operating at optimal efficiency.
• Assist in the installation, configuration, maintenance, and management of IDS/IPS sensors.
• Provide technical advice and assistance to resolve network issues.
• Perform network event correlation and advanced traffic analysis.
• Conduct vulnerability analysis and provide IDS/IPS database & VPN technical support.
• Support network defense training and Standardization & Evaluation (Stan/Eval) activities.
• Prepare network defense technical reports and provide oral and written briefs to government senior leaders.

Benefits

• Healthcare benefits.
• Wellness programs.
• Financial benefits.
• Retirement plans.
• Family support.
• Continuing education opportunities.
• Flexible time off benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees