Cyber Security Analyst
Vienna, VA

Job Description

Overview

KeyW is looking for a Cyber Security Analyst in Vienna, VA with a Top Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

The Cyber Security Analyst will:

* Implement, maintain and operate information system security controls and countermeasures
* Participate in Cyber Security Incident Response
* Analyze trends, news, and changes in the threat compliance environment with respect to organizational risk
* Understand and report network triggered security events with boundary & internal security support devices and report findings to leadership
* Develop and execute plans for compliance and mitigation of risk following the NIST RMF
* Perform security impact analysis on proposed or actual changes to enterprise information systems
* Assess selected RMF security controls based on defined continuous monitoring strategies
* Apply risk management to Federal Information Systems
* Support the sustainment of the NIST Cyber Security Framework across all approved systems and operational environments.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

* Must understand the NIST RMF process and requirements
* Must meet DoD Approved 8570 Baseline Certifications IAT/IAM level III requirements
* CISSP (required or must be obtained between 6 months of employment)

Preferred Skills:

* Experience with information systems, networks, and or/application security
* Technical knowledge in Cyber security engineering, systems and network security, authentication and security protocols, and cryptography
* General technical knowledge of internetworking devices and network services
* Good understanding of root causes of malware infections and proactive mitigation
* Good understanding of data exfiltration techniques
* Good organizational, problem-solving, written and communication skills
* Knowledge of network/host based intrusion analysis, malware analysis, forensics and cyber threat intel
* Ability to quickly learn new technologies and concepts and apply that knowledge effectively
* Ability to work directly with Cyber security teams to gather functional requirements and develop solutions which meet or exceed requirements, and support the system
* Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
* Good interpersonal and communication skills
* Network vulnerability scanning tool usage is an advantage
* 2-3 years of experience with Splunk (desired, but not required)

Desired Certifications (One or more):

* MCSE/MCSA
* Linux+ (RHCA/LPIC)
* Splunk Fundamentals I
* CEH
* CCNA (CCNP accepted)
* GIAC Certs

Education and Years of Experience:

* Bachelors of Science in a technical or mathematics field (will substitute 4 or more years' experience)
* Masters of Science in a technical or mathematics field (will substitute 6 or more years' experience)
* 4 years or more of IT Security Services and support
* 4 years or more of experience with network services technologies (servers/clients/AD/storage/virtual environment) and security tools.

Clearance Requirement: This position requires a Top Secret security clearance.

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Clearance

This position requires a Top Secret security clearance, based on current background investigation, as well as the favorable completion of polygraph.

KeyW EEO Statement KeyW, together with its direct and indirect subsidiaries, encourages and actively supports a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and commits to provide equal opportunity to each individual, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin or ancestry, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other classifications protected by Federal, State or local law. In fact, we foster an environment that promotes diversity, balance and fun-because we believe in the importance of having a workplace as unique as the challenges we solve. About the Organization

KeyW is a pure-play national security solutions provider for the Intelligence, Cyber and Counterterrorism Communities' toughest challenges. We support the collection, processing, analysis and dissemination of information across the full spectrum of their missions. We employ and challenge more than 2,000 of the most talented professionals in the industry with solving such complex problems as preventing cyber threats, transforming data into intelligence and combating global terrorism.