Host-based Systems Analyst Level 2
Summary
Title: | Host-based Systems Analyst Level 2 |
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ID: | 1328 |
Location: | Alexandria, Virginia |
Description
**This position is contingent upon government funding and award of contract to Clear Resolution Consulting, LLC, with the potential for work to begin December 1, 2017**
JOB SUMMARY: CRC has a need for a Host-based Systems Analyst Level 2 in Washington, DC.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Knowledge of basic system administration and operating system hardening techniques
- Knowledge of Computer Network Defense policies, procedures, and regulations
- Knowledge of different classes of attacks (e.g., passive, active, insider, close-in, distribution, etc.)
- Knowledge of different operational threat environments (e.g., first generation [script kiddies], second generation [non- nation state sponsored], and third generation [nation state sponsored])
- Knowledge of general attack stages (e.g., foot printing and scanning, enumeration, gaining access, escalation of privileges, maintaining access, network exploitation, covering tracks, etc.)
- Knowledge of incident response and handling methodologies
- Knowledge of system and application security threats and vulnerabilities (e.g., buffer overflow, mobile code, cross-site scripting, PL/SQL and injections, race conditions, covert channel, replay, return-oriented attacks, and malicious code)
- Skill in preserving evidence integrity according to standard operating procedures or national standards
- Skill in protecting a network against malware
- Skill in recognizing and categorizing types of vulnerabilities and associated attacks
- Active Top Secret clearance
- High School Diploma or GED
- 2+ years of experience with Host-based Systems
- Forensics-related SANS GIAC Certifications and CHFI, CCE, and CCFP Certifications
- Monitor external data sources (e.g., Computer Network Defense vendor sites, Computer Emergency Response Teams, SANS, Security Focus) to maintain currency of Computer Network Defense threat condition and determine which security issues may have an impact on the enterprise
- Perform analysis of log files from a variety of sources (e.g., individual host logs, network traffic logs, firewall logs, and intrusion detection system logs) to identify possible threats to network security
- Receive and analyze network alerts from various sources within the enterprise and determine possible causes of such alerts.
- Track and document Computer Network Defense incidents from initial detection through final resolution
Clear Resolution Consulting, LLC provides Intelligence Analysis, Business Management, Cyber Operations, Special Operations and Information Technology Consulting Services to the Department of Defense (DoD), Intelligence Community (IC) and other Federal Agencies.
This is a full-time position with employee and family medical, dental, and vision plans, life and AD&D insurance, generous holidays and personal leave, 401(K) with company matching, short-term/long-term disability insurance, and tuition assistance.
Clear Resolution Consulting, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, any other non-merit factor, or any other characteristic protected by law.
This opening is closed and is no longer accepting applications