Cloud Cyber Defense Analyst at Computer World Services (CWS)Corporation in Fort Belvoir, Virginia

Job Description:

Job Description

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.)

• NA

Computer World Services is an affirmative action and equal employment opportunity employer. Current employees and/or qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

Computer World Services is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Computer World Services will ensure that individuals with disabilities (IWD) are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Aaron McClellan in Human Resources at