Computer World Services Corporation (CWS) is seeking an exceptional candidate to serve as Cloud Cyber Defense Analyst. Candidate analyzes, reports, and responds to detected cyber incidents. Maintains system cybersecurity monitoring operations. Uses cybersecurity tools to proactively search for threats to systems or networks. Conducts network defense analysis and provides recommendations for improvements. Develops and maintains thorough, up-to-date knowledge of cybersecurity threats and incident response best practices. Collaborates with peers and stakeholders to establish and ensure consistent response practices and prioritization of security events.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
Primarily responsible for finding vulnerabilities, delivering analyses, crafting mitigations, developing cybersecurity products, and educating our customers to prevent and eradicate the cyber threats to U.S. Army's own cloud information systems and networks assets.
Applies technical expertise to provide computer network defense capabilities, continuous monitoring, technical analysis, situational awareness, and incident response for the highest classified capabilities, systems, and data in the Army.
DoD and Joint Service computer network and communications regulations, services, and instructions to ensure computer systems and telecommunications services are in compliance with applicable cybersecurity regulations and instructions.
Must be able to understand the utilization, configuration, implementation, and analysis of industry standard cyber defense capabilities including but not limited to web content filters, email security capabilities, Intrusion Detection System (IDS), Intrusion Prevention System (IPS), Army Endpoint Security System (AESS), Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Domain Name System (DNS) security practices, advanced log analysis, network monitoring, network flow analysis, packet capture analysis, network proxies, firewalls, anti-virus capabilities, Linux/UNIX command line, and access control lists.
Monitoring cloud systems for potential security breaches
Conducting risk assessments and vulnerability testing
Education & Experience
Bachelor's Degree
Six (6) years of experience performing CND or a master's degree in computer science or a relevant field and a minimum of three years of experience in working in CND.
Must have familiarity with RMF and its rules and regulations.
Must understand the utilization, configuration, implementation, and analysis of industry standard cyber defense capabilities, including, but not limited to, web content filters, email security capabilities, IDS, IPS, AESS, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Domain Name System (DNS) security practices, advanced log analysis, network monitoring, network flow analysis, packet capture analysis, network proxies, firewalls, anti-virus capabilities, Linux/UNIX command line, and access control lists
Certifications
DoD 8570.01 IAT Level 3 - Certified Information Security System Professional (CISSP)
Global Information Assistance Certification (GIAC) and GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH)
Required certification any of the following: Certified Intrusion Analyst or Certified Ethical Hacking (CEH) or Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
Foundational Cloud Certification
Security Clearance
Active TOP SECRET
Ability to obtain SCI clearance; previous DoD SCI desired
Other (Travel, Work Environment, DoD 8570 Requirements, Administrative Notes, etc.)
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