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ARA · 1 day ago

Cyber Blue Team Analyst

Fort Belvoir, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

4+ years exp

Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) is an employee-owned international research and engineering company recognized for providing technically superior solutions to complex problems. They are seeking a Cyber Blue Team Analyst to conduct cyber assessments of vulnerabilities in critical systems, identify risks, and develop recommendations for risk reduction based on DoD benchmarks.

ConsultingHealth CareInfrastructureManufacturingTraining

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Conduct cyber assessments of vulnerabilities of critical U.S. and Allied systems, networks, infrastructures, and assets

Identify risks that may lead to mission loss or degradation and provide recommendations for risk reduction and management

Apply in-depth knowledge of cyber threats to develop recommendations to remediate system vulnerabilities

Perform assessments from an adversarial viewpoint to identify weaknesses, test and evaluate protection strategies, and demonstrate exploitation of identified vulnerabilities

Examine telecommunications and cyber space operations in the context of assessments

Support up to 10 assessments per year that range from one to six weeks in duration

Qualification

Cybersecurity practicesLinux environmentsSecurity monitoringNetwork monitoringIAT II certificationCSSP Auditor certificationProgramming experienceSoft skills

Required

Bachelor's degree or higher in computer science, information technology, cyber security, computer engineering, electrical engineering, or related discipline plus 4 years' experience (10 years' relevant experience can serve as a substitute for degree requirements)

Current / Active Top Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain SCI access

Active certifications required – IAT II as described in DoDD 8570.01 and CSSP Auditor (Security+, CySA+, Pentest+)

Demonstrated experience with Linux environments (Red Hat, CentOS, Ubuntu)

Understanding of information technology threats, and cybersecurity practices

Hands-on experience with security monitoring, threat hunting, packet analysis, malware analysis, signature development, and/or shell scripting

Hands-on experience with network monitoring and packet inspection tools

Programming experience (Perl, Python, C, etc.)

Preferred

Knowledge, skills, and ability to operate the advanced cyber analytical toolkit and perform required assessments

Working knowledge of Department of War's IT system and network certification and accreditation processes to include system security authorization agreements

Experience conducting Information Operations Computer Network Defense/Exploitation assessments

Experience with firewalls and network TAP technologies

Experience installing, configuring, and administering software applications

Demonstrated skills in troubleshooting problems with software and hardware

Experience configuring, managing, and maintaining networking equipment

Knowledge of Department of Warfare's information assurance policies and procedures

Experience in Vulnerability Alert processes

Working knowledge of Computer Network vulnerability/compliance analysis software