T1 Cyber Network Defense Analyst – Shift (w/ active TS)

Cyber Network Defense Analyst – Shift Schedule (w/ active TS)nLocation: Washington, DC Full-time, Hybrid Clearance: TS/SCI Shift Schedule: Day Shift (Sun - Thur 12-hr shift, and alternating Weds)nJOB DESCRIPTIONnCritical Solutions has an immediate opening for a Tier 1 Cyber Network Defense Analyst (CNDA) to support our federal customer in Ashburn, VA. nThe Tier 1 Cyber Network Defense Analyst (CNDA) will be part of a team that provides security operations center (SOC) support, cyber analysis, application development, and a 24x7x365 support staff. Candidates must have the ability to work non-core hours, if necessary.nDuties include network security monitoring and detection. Proactively searching for threats. Inspect traffic for anomalies and new malware patterns. Investigate and analyze logs. Provide analysis and response to alerts, and document activity in SOC investigations and Security Event Notifications (SENs).nnPRIMARY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:nnUtilize a SIEM for enterprise monitoring and detectionnCreate Security Event Notifications to document investigation findingsnPerform critical thinking and analysis to investigate cyber security alertsnAnalyze network traffic using enterprise tools (e.g. Full PCAP, Firewall, Proxy logs, IDS logs, etc)nCollaborate with team members to analyze an alert or a threatnStay up to date with latest threatsnMonitor shared email box for notifications and requestsnUtilize OSINT to aid in their investigationnContribute to content tuning requestsnnnBASIC QUALIFICATIONS:nnActive TS/SCI and must be able to obtain and maintain an Entry on Duty (EOD) clearancenmust have the ability to work non-core hours, if necessary.nBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or related field AND a minimum of two (2) years professional experience in the areas listed below:nnNetwork AdministrationnUnix/Linux AdministrationnSoftware engineeringnSoftware developmentnSystems administrationnHelp desk/IT supportnnnThe ideal candidate is a self-motivated individual in pursuit of a career in cyber security.nFamiliarity with a SOC's purpose and role within an organizationnGeneral understanding of common network ports and protocols (e.g. TCP/UDP, HTTP, ICMP, DNS, SMTP, etc)nFamiliarity with network topologies and network security device functions (e.g. Firewall, IDS/IPS, Proxy, DNS, etc).nFamiliarity with packet analysis tools such as WiresharknAble to perform critical thinking and analysis to investigate cyber security alertsnFamiliarity with common malware and attack vectorsnFamiliarity with Windows operating systems and standard OS loggingnFamiliarity with Antivirus, DLP, and host based firewallsnMust have one of the following certifications: A+ CE, CCNA-Security, CND, Network+ CE, SSCP, Security+, CySA+nnnPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:nnFamiliar with SOC methodologies and processesnFamiliarity with scripting languages (e.g. Python, Powershell, Javascript, VBS etc)nnnSHIFT SCHEDULE:nnThursday - Saturday 7am - 7pm ET and and alternating WednesdaysnnnLOCATION:nnThis is a hybrid role with expectations of being on the client site most days.nMust be willing and able to commute to Washington, DCnnnADDITIONAL INFORMATION:nCLEARANCE REQUIREMENT: Must possess an active DoD Top Secret Clearance. In addition, selected candidate must undergo background investigation (BI) and finger printing by the federal agency and successfully pass the preceding to qualify for the position. US CITIZENSHIP IS REQUIREDnCRITICAL SOLUTIONS PAY AND BENEFITS: nSalary range $58,000 - $74,000. The salary range for this position represent the typical salary range for this job level and this does not guarantee a specific salary. Compensation is based upon multiple factors such as responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, certifications, and other requirements.nBENEFIT SNAPSHOT: 100% premium coverage for Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance, Supplemental Insurance, 401K matching, Flexible Time Off (PTO/Holidays), Higher Education/Training Reimbursement, and more