Cyber Security Analyst in Arlington, Virginia at VAE, Inc.

VAE, Inc. is a full service IT Infrastructure Solutions Company focused on building, securing and supporting our clients’ mission critical enterprises. We provide a distinctive array of design, integration and implementation services as well as fully managed service offerings. VAE is at the forefront of leveraging multi-tenant capable technologies and shared IT services to create secure, reliable and cost-effective end-to-end services and solutions. We deliver exceptional infrastructure solutions with extremely talented employees using a client-focused partnering approach.

VAE, Inc. is seeking a Cyber Security Analyst to support the DISA GSMO-II program in the Washington, DC area. This position provides 24x7 cybersecurity monitoring and analysis services for Department of Defense networks above the SECRET level, including real-time cyber threat intelligence analysis, correlation of actionable security events, network traffic analysis using raw packet data, and participation in the coordination of resources during the incident response process.

VAE, Inc. is seeking a Cyber Security Analyst to support the DISA GSMO-II program in the Washington, DC area. This position provides 24x7 cybersecurity monitoring and analysis services for Department of Defense networks above the SECRET level, including real-time cyber threat intelligence analysis, correlation of actionable security events, network traffic analysis using raw packet data, and participation in the coordination of resources during the incident response process.

• Bachelor's Degree and 4+ years of prior relevant experience; additional work experience or cyber courses/certifications may be substituted in lieu of a degree
• Demonstrated understanding of TCP/IP, common networking ports and protocols, traffic flow, system administration, the OSI model, defense-in-depth, and common security elements
• Motivated self-starter with strong written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to create complex technical reports on analytic findings
• DoD 8570 IAT Level II or higher certification (such as CompTIA Security+ CE, ISC2 SSCP, or SANS GSEC) prior to starting
• DoD 8570 CSSP-A level certification (such as CEH, CySA+, or GCIA) or other qualifying certification required within 180 days of hire
• Demonstrated commitment to training, self-study, and maintaining proficiency in the technical cybersecurity domain, with the ability to think and work independently
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
• Willingness to perform shift work
• U.S. Citizenship required
• Active DoD TOP SECRET clearance with SCI eligibility required

• CND experience (Protect, Detect, Respond, and Sustain) within a Computer Incident Response organization
• Demonstrated understanding of the life cycle of network threats, attacks, attack vectors, and methods of exploitation, with an understanding of intrusion set tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs)
• Advanced understanding of TCP/IP, common networking ports and protocols, traffic flow, system administration, the OSI model, defense-in-depth, and common security elements
• Experience with development and incorporation of AI and automation tools into incident response processes
• Demonstrated hands-on experience analyzing high volumes of logs and network data (e.g., Splunk, Suricata, Zeek, Full Packet Capture) and other attack artifacts in support of incident investigations
• In-depth knowledge of the architecture, engineering, and operations of at least one enterprise SIEM platform (e.g., Splunk ES, Elastic)
• Experience and proficiency with any of the following: Splunk, Suricata, Zeek, Full Packet Capture, Network Forensics, Endpoint Detection and Response, Corelight, Elastic
• Experience with malware analysis concepts and methods
• Unix/Linux command line experience
• Scripting and/or programming experience to write Suricata and Zeek rule sets
• Familiarity or experience with Intelligence Driven Defense, MITRE ATT&CK, and/or the Cyber Kill Chain methodology

VAE, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.