Cyber Defense Analyst at Adaptivestack Technologies – Oak Ridge, Tennessee

AdaptiveStack Technologies. Is looking for a qualified Cyber Defense Analyst

The Ideal candidate will have a strong background in a variety of cyber defense tools (e.g. IDS alerts, firewalls, network traffic logs) to analyze events that occur within thier environments for the purpose of mitigating threats.

Preferred Skills:

• Knowledge of cyber threats and vulnerabilities, and what constitutes a network attack
• Knowledge of cyber-attack stages (e.g., reconnaissance, scanning, enumeration, gaining access, escalation of privileges, maintaining access, network exploitation, covering tracks)
• Knowledge of intrusion detection methodologies and techniques for detecting host and network-based intrusions
• Knowledge of computer networking concepts and protocols, and network security methodologies
• Knowledge of network security architecture concepts including topology, protocols, components, and principles (e.g., application of defense-in-depth)
• Ability to perform network traffic and packet level analysis
• Ability to recognize and categorize types of vulnerabilities and associated attacks
• Strong problem solving and communication skills (both orally and in writing)
• Ability to handle sensitive situations with discretion and maintain confidentiality
• Knowledge of adversarial tactics, techniques, and procedures
• Ability to apply techniques for detecting host and network-based intrusions using intrusion detection technologies
• Experience using security event correlation tools, analytics or SIEM correlation experience, skillset, or background
• Experience protecting a network against malware. (e.g., NIPS, anti-malware, restrict/prevent external devices, spam filters)
• Knowledge of malware analysis concepts and methodologies
• Knowledge of network protocols such as TCP/IP, Dynamic Host Configuration, Domain Name System (DNS), and directory services
• Knowledge of application security risks
• Knowledge of host/network access control mechanisms (e.g., access control list, capabilities lists)
• Knowledge of network services and protocols interactions that provide network communications
• Knowledge of cloud service models and how those models can limit incident response
• Knowledge of incident response and handling methodologies
• Knowledge of laws, regulations, policies, and ethics as they relate to cybersecurity and privacy
• Ability to conduct vulnerability scans and recognize vulnerabilities in security systems

Required Skills:

• Requires a Q clearance; however, all qualified candidates will be considered regardless of their current clearance status. The ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy Q clearance is required. or DOD Top Secret.
• Bachelor's degree in a technical field and 10 to 15 years of related experience

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE):

Adaptivestack Technologies provides equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation, age, disability, or status as a disabled veteran, recently separated veteran, Armed Forces Service Medal veteran, or other protected veteran, marital status, familial status, age, handicap or disability, genetic predisposition or carrier status, uniformed service status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Preference will be given to those individuals where their primary residency is located in a qualified HUBZone (http://map.sba.gov/hubzone/maps/)