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CACI International Inc · 2 months ago

Network Defense and Security Analyst

CACI International Inc is a leading company in information technology, seeking a Cybersecurity – Network Defense and Security Analyst to support the USAF Network Operations Security Center. The role involves real-time monitoring and analysis of network security, incident handling, and providing technical support to ensure optimal performance of IDS/IPS devices.

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Comp. & Benefits
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Responsibilities

Support real-time monitoring and analysis of IDS/IPS devices and alerts, track trends of authorized and unauthorized activity, and correlate unusual and suspicious network activity across USAFCNET/USCENTCOM networks
Provide site-specific and service-level intrusion packet level analysis using selected tools and activities related to mission execution
Perform cyber incident handling and support activities, including but not limited to incident reporting, notification, documentation, and coordination; detection of events; preliminary analysis and identification; preliminary response actions; incident analysis; response and recovery; and post incident analysis IAW applicable policy and directives
Maintain IDS/IPS devices to ensure they are operating at optimal efficiency, including, but not limited to assisting in the installation, configuration, maintenance, and management of IDS/IPS sensors; assist in the development and documentation of sensor processes and checklists; and provide technical advice and assistance to resolve network issues
Perform network event correlation and advanced traffic analysis, vulnerability analysis, IDS/IPS sensor maintenance, IDS/IPS database & VPN technical support, network defense training, support Standardization & Evaluation (Stan/Eval) activities, perform operational process tracking and processing; provide systems and exercise planning support, and prepare network defense technical reports
Provide oral and written briefs, presentations, and professional reports to government senior leaders and decision makers

Qualification

CybersecurityNetwork DefenseIncident HandlingMicrosoft ServerCertified Ethical HackerCCNACompTIA Network+ITIL FoundationOral CommunicationWritten CommunicationTeam Collaboration

Required

DoD Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance
B.S. in related field, and 5 or more years' relevant IT experience; OR 7 or more years' relevant IT experience
Must possess experience and demonstrate an understanding of Microsoft server installation, roles, active directory, storage, performance management, and maintenance
Night Shift Work
Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) certification
CCNA or CompTIA Network+ CE certification
ITIL Foundation certification within 60 days of start date

Preferred

Extensive knowledge of network firewalls, computer and server log analysis, computer network servers and analysis of their logs; and digital evidence collection, handling, and security
Extensive knowledge and experience with network packet capture and analysis software such as WireShark (Ethereal) and Snort
Experience with standard DoD network topology and DMZ boundary protection; DoD/AF incident reporting processes; Familiarity with NSA Threat Operations Center (NTOC) Attack, Sensing & Warning (AS&W) alerts and processing; knowledge and experience processing Information Assurance Vulnerability Alert (IAVA) notices

Benefits

Healthcare
Wellness
Financial
Retirement
Family support
Continuing education
Time off benefits

Company

CACI International Inc

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At CACI International Inc (NYSE: CACI), our 25,000 talented and dynamic employees are ever vigilant in delivering distinctive expertise and technology to meet our customers’ greatest challenges in national security.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$1B
2025-05-21Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2003-01-10IPO

Leadership Team

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John Mengucci
President & CEO
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Darryl W Burke
Senior Vice President / Air Force Client Executive
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