Job Description: AT&T Global Public Sector is a trusted provider of secure, IP enabled, cloud-based, network solutions and professional services to the Federal Government. We are dedicated to recruiting, developing and empowering a diverse, high-performing workforce that is passionate about what they do, committed to our shared values and dedicated to our customers' mission. The Columbia Programs Office is a technical organization focused on solving hard mission problems in the areas of telecommunications, engineering, and cybersecurity. The candidate will work as a member of the ROUNDTABLE Cyber Collaboration Team, as a threat analyst, on a project that analyzes event data for security relevant events using a variety of network-data processing platforms. Duties/Responsitibilities: • The candidate will work in a collaborative manner with other analysts to identify, characterize, provide recommendations for remediation, and define analytical methods to automate the analysis. • The candidate will perform ad-hoc analytical processing on a variety of network data feeds, system processed data derivatives (metadata), automated system alerts, and open source information. • Some aspects of the analysis may require use of deep packet inspection packet analysis. The candidate will be responsible for reporting findings in written and verbal form. Required Clearance: TS/SCI with poly (#ts/sci) (#polygraph) Required Qualifications: The successful candidate will have the following experience and knowledge: * Understanding of Transmission Control Protocol / Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) protocols, devices, security mechanisms and how they operate.
* Understanding of network security threats including APT, botnets, Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks, worms, and network exploits.
* Experience with network probing/testing/analysis tools (Nessus, nmap, burp, wireshark, etc.
* Technical knowledge of Windows, UNIX and Linux operating systems
* Programming skills that will be used to construct, modify, and execute testing tools including shell(ksh, bash), [g]awk, Python, PERL, regex, .NET Programming, Java, C, C , C#, Powershell, curl, Web application development (PHP, ASP.NET, etc.)
* Knowledge of software security testing principles, practices, and tools, experience of vulnerability assessments in a complex environment.
* Experience with Malware (including reverse engineering) and with internal and external attacks.
* Experience or familiarity with vulnerability analysis, computer forensics tools, cryptography principles.
* Effective team work skills for collaboration on analysis techniques, implementation, and reporting. Must be able to work both independently as well as effectively work in teams of individuals with a variety of skills and backgrounds.
* Effective written and verbal communication skills, and have demonstrated ability to present material to senior officials.
* Highly self-motivated requiring little direction.
* Demonstrates creative/out-of-the-box thinking and good problem solving skills.
* Demonstrates strong ethical behavior.
Desired Qualifications: Previous work experience as a Systems and/or Network Administrator Experience with database management software (Oracle, MongoDB, MySQL, DB2, etc.)
- Ability to obtain a strong and ongoing understanding of the technical details involved in current APT threats and exploits involving various operating systems, applications and networking protocols.
- Knowledge of tactics, techniques, and procedures associated with malicious insider activity, organized crime/fraud groups and both state and non-state sponsored threat actors.
- Understanding of cloud-based architectures and highly distributed big data architectures
- Understanding of mobile android and iOS environments and app development
- Experience with application security testing tools, such as Qualys Web App Security, IBM AppScan, HP WebInspect, HP Fortify, Metasploit framework
- Knowledge of security frameworks (ISO 27001/27002, NIST, HIPPA, SOX, etc.) - Hold cybersecurity certification(s) from CompTIA, SANS, (ISC)2 or EC-Council Our Cyber Security Analyst's earn between $90,000 - $125,000 . Not to mention all the other amazing rewards that working at AT&T offers. Individual starting salary within this range may depend on geography, experience, expertise, and education/training. Joining our team comes with amazing perks and benefits: * Medical/Dental/Vision coverage
* 401(k) plan
* Tuition reimbursement program
* Paid Time Off and Holidays (based on date of hire, at least 23 days of vacation each year and 9 company-designated holidays)
* Paid Parental Leave
* Paid Caregiver Leave
* Additional sick leave beyond what state and local law require may be available but is unprotected
* Adoption Reimbursement
* Disability Benefits (short term and long term)
* Life and Accidental Death Insurance
* Supplemental benefit programs: critical illness/accident hospital indemnity/group legal
* Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
* Extensive employee wellness programs
* Employee discounts up to 50% off on eligible AT&T mobility plans and accessories, AT&T internet (and fiber where available) and AT&T phone Weekly Hours:
40 Time Type:
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Columbia, Maryland It is the policy of AT&T to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, AT&T will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.