Network Based Systems Analyst (Cyber Network Defense Analyst (CNDA) 4

About ARSIEM Corporation

At ARSIEM Corporation we are committed to fostering a proven and trusted partnership with our government clients.  We provide support to multiple agencies across the United States Government.  ARSIEM has an experienced workforce of qualified professionals committed to providing the best possible support.

As demand increases, ARSIEM continues to provide reliable and cutting-edge technical solutions at the best value to our clients.  That means a career packed with opportunities to grow and the ability to have an impact on every client you work with. 

ARSIEM is seeking a Senior CDNA to use information collected from various sources to monitor network activity and analyze it for evidence of suspicious behavior. Monitoring and analysis are performed to identify and report events that occur or might occur within the network to protect information, information systems, and networks from threats. This job will support one of our Government clients in Arlington, VA.

• Assists the Government lead in coordinating teams in preliminary incident response investigations
• Assists the Government lead with interfacing with the customer while on-site
• Determines appropriate courses of action in response to identified and analyses anomalous network activity
• Assesses network topology and device configurations, identifying critical security concerns and providing security best practice recommendations
• Collects network intrusion artifacts (e.g., PCAP, domains, URIs, certificates, etc.) and uses discovered data to enable mitigation of potential Computer Network Defense incidents
• Analyzes identified malicious network activity to determine weaknesses exploited, exploitation methods, effects on the system, and information
• Collects network device integrity data and analyzes for signs of tampering or compromise
• Assists with real-time CND incident handling (i.e., forensic collections, intrusion correlation and tracking, threat analysis, and advising on system remediation) tasks to support onsite engagements

• BS Computer Science, Cyber Security, Computer Engineering, or related degree; or HS Diploma & 7-9 years of network investigations experience.
• 5+ years of directly relevant experience in network investigations
• In-depth knowledge of CND policies, procedures, and regulations
• In-depth knowledge of TCP/IP protocols
• In-depth knowledge of standard protocols – ICMP, HTTP/S, DNS, SSH, SMTP, SMB, NFS, etc.  
• In-depth knowledge and experience of Wifi networking 
• In-depth knowledge and experience of network topologies, DMZs, WANs, etc.
• Substantial knowledge of Splunk (or other SIEMs)
• Understanding of MITRE Adversary Tactics, Techniques, and Common Knowledge (ATT&CK)
• Knowledge of Computer Network Defense policies, procedures, and regulations
• Knowledge of defense-in-depth principles and general attack stages with respect to network security architecture
• Ability to characterize and analyze network traffic to identify anomalous activity and potential threats to network resources
• Ability to identify and analyze anomalies in network traffic using metadata
• Experience with reconstructing a malicious attack or activity based on network traffic
• Experience examining network topologies to understand data flows through the network
• Must be able to work collaboratively across physical locations

• Substantial knowledge of network device integrity concepts and methodologies
• Proficiency with network analysis software (e.g., Wireshark)  
• Proficiency with carving and extracting information from PCAP data 
• Proficiency with non-traditional network traffic (e.g., Command and Control)  
• Proficiency with preserving evidence integrity according to standard operating procedures or national standards
• Proficiency with virtualized environments
• DoD 8140.01 IAT Level II, IASAE II, CSSP Analyst, GCIA, GCIH, CSSP Analyst/CSSP Incident Responder, CEH
• SANS GIAC GNFA

Clearance Requirement: This position requires an active TS/SCI clearance and the ability to obtain Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Suitability.

Candidate Referral: Do you know someone who would be GREAT at this role? If you do, ARSIEM has a way for you to earn a bonus through our referral program for persons presenting NEW (not in our resume database) candidates who are successfully placed on one of our projects. The bonus for this position is $3,500,  and the referrer is eligible to receive the sum for any applicant we place within 12 months of referral. The bonus is paid after the referred employee reaches 6 months of employment.

ARSIEM is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other federally protected class.