Reston, USA
78 days ago
Network Defense Analyst

Job Family:

Cyber Consulting


Travel Required:

Up to 25%


Clearance Required:

Active Top Secret SCI with Polygraph

What You Will Do:
The Network Defense Analyst is responsible for conducting a review of an organization’s cybersecurity services and completing checklists to ensure an organization is meeting IC policy requirements. These cybersecurity services include the Cybersecurity Framework Functions of Identify, Protect, Detect, Respond, and Recover. The IC policy checklists are for ICS 502-01, IC CIO 2018-124 Technical Implementation Guide (TIG), CNSS Directive 504, and others will be added over time. The tools evaluated will vary, but the minimum tools expected are ArcSight, Splunk, McAfee Host Base Security, Tanium, and ACAS. This includes the following during an inspection:

Responsibilities of this 100% on-site role include but are not limited to:

Coordination with multiple organizations and the reviewer staff

Consolidating reports on an organization’s enterprise

Validating tools are configured to provide the full scope of data able to be captured (i.e., Splunk forwarding, and indexing provide data to UAM tools)

Conducting interviews and tabletop exercises

Developing and creating exercises based on specific vulnerabilities and likely scenarios

Completing and developing checklists

Verifying IDS/IPS rules implementation

Providing input to written reports on compliance and associated risks

Validating specific events (i.e., malware detection alerts) for use in polling other security systems to ensure events are captured

Coordination with the purple team and cyber threat emulation activities


What You Will Need:

An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED TS/SCI Federal or DoD security clearance with a COUNTERINTELLIGENCE (CI) polygraph

THREE (3) or more years of experience as a Security Operations Center (SOC), Computer Network Defense (CND) or Cyber Security Service Provider (CSSP) analyst.

Bachelor's degree

IAT Level III certifications (i.e. CASP+CE, CISSP, CISA, CCNP, etc.)

What Would Be Nice To Have:

FIVE (5) or more years of experience as an SOC,CND,CSSP senior analyst or consultant

Experience working in a DoD or Intelligence Community Environment

CSSP Auditor certification

Capable of multitasking with efficient time management and possessing a comprehensive understanding of cyber threats, vulnerabilities, and network security methodologies.


What We Offer:

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include:

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays

Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus

Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Basic Life & Supplemental Life

Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

Student Loan PayDown

Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities

Skills Development & Certifications

Employee Referral Program

Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach

Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program

Mobility Stipend

About Guidehouse
Guidehouse is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.


Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.


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