Cyber Network Defense Analyst (5402)

As a Cyber Network Defense Analyst, you’ll support our highly mission-critical customer to protect networked systems and services from cyber threats, as a 24x7, mission critical operation, with the goal to make an impact across the federal government. This is a hybrid position with the potential for 25% remote and 75% on-site support. Most team members work a rotating shift pattern (typically includes Day, Swing, and Mid Shift rotations consisting of four 10-hour shifts per week), which allows for longer stretches of scheduled time off.  If a more structured schedule is preferred, static shifts can usually be arranged based on preference and the needs of the program.  Exact schedules may vary based on program needs and manning levels. All new hires’ initial 4-6 weeks will be spent on the weekday day shift to complete ramp-up and training before entering the normal rotation.

We know that you can’t have great technology services without amazing people. At MetroStar, we are obsessed with our people and have led a two-decade legacy of building the best and brightest teams. Because we know our future relies on our deep understanding and relentless focus on our people, we live by our mission: A passion for our people. Value for our customers. 

If you think you can see yourself delivering our mission and pursuing our goals with us, then check out the job description below! 

What you'll do:

• Be a self-starter capable of independently performing daily tasks, but working within a team that requires significant coordination and inter-team communication.
• Follow Standard Operating Procedures and perform duties with a high degree of attention to detail, ensuring that all system checks are performed in a timely manner and all documentation is complete and accurate.
• Monitor intrusion detection and computer defense appliances and applications, and analysis of associated alerts.
• Document analysis and provide response recommendations to team members and senior leadership.
• Compute security frameworks such as cyber kill chain and attack.

What you need to succeed:

• A current DoD TS/SCI security clearance and a bachelor’s degree plus 7+ years of experience (additional years of experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree).
• A DoD 8570 IAT Level II Certification (e.g., CCNA-Security, GICSP, GSEC, Security+ CE, SSCP) or higher at the time of hire, a DoD 8570 CSSP Analyst Certification or ability to obtain one within 180 days of starting, and a DoD 8570 CSSP Infrastructure Support Certification (e.g., CEH, CySA+, SSCP), or ability to obtain one within 180 days of starting.
• Strong computing system knowledge, particularly networking, including knowledge of communication protocols and familiarity with common computing security elements such as IDS/IPS systems and firewalls.
• Experience with Unix/Linux, scripting, and programming, along with providing executive-level briefings and recommendations for countermeasures and security tool configuration.
• Ability to understand complex technical reports on analytic findings and understand adversary and friendly tools, techniques, and procedures (TTP's).
• Ability to triage alerts to prioritize response efforts and detect malicious actors on the customer network, along with experience reviewing opensource and DoD intelligence for threats, and identifying indicators of compromise (IOCs) and integrating them into sensors and SIEMs.
• In-depth knowledge of architecture, engineering, and operations of at least one enterprise SIEM platform, along with experience overseeing, coordinating, and prioritizing response actions of junior analysts.

Like we said, we are big fans of our people. That’s why we offer a generous benefits package, professional growth, and valuable time to recharge. Learn more about our company culture code and benefits. Plus, check out our accolades. 

Don’t meet every single requirement?   

Studies have shown that women, people of color and the LGBTQ+ community are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification.  At MetroStar we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic culture, so, if you’re excited about this role, but your previous experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to go ahead and apply.  We pride ourselves on making great matches, and you may be the perfect match for this role or another one we have. Best of luck! – The MetroStar People & Culture Team 

What we want you to know: 

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. 

MetroStar Systems is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of MetroStar Systems. 

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