ComputerNetwork Defense Analyst

BizFirst is currently assisting our client in hiring for afull-time Cybersecurity CND Analyst position. This role offers the option of acompressed work week, allowing candidates to choose between 4 days of 10-hourshifts or 5 days of 8-hour shifts for enhanced flexibility.

• Hybrid Work Environment: The position adopts a hybrid workmodel, requiring employees to be onsite for two days and remote for three dayseach week. Onsite locations include DLA offices in Columbus, OH; Fort Belvoir,VA; or Battle Creek, MI. (Whichever is near for you)
• Training and Onboarding Schedule: The initial training andonboarding phase spans approximately 2-3 months. During this period, newanalysts are expected to be onsite five days a week, working standard 8-hourshifts from 8 am to 4:30 pm.
• Shift Schedule: Following the completion of the trainingperiod, the role transitions to a 3rd shift schedule, with flexible hourstypically spanning from 11 pm to 7 am. This arrangement allows for 4 days of10-hour shifts per week, with the option to flex the remaining two hours aroundthe core 8-hour shift.

Responsibilities:

As a ComputerNetwork Defense Analyst, your key responsibilities will include:

• Implementproactive measures to guard, analyze, and mitigate unauthorized activitieswithin DLA's information systems and networks.
• Expertlymanage CND compliance, employing advanced tools and techniques forcomprehensive threat analysis and incident response.
• Conductmeticulous monitoring of cybersecurity tools, adeptly handling alerts andcoordinating incident responses.
• Engagein proactive threat hunting to detect and counteract emerging cybersecurityrisks.

Qualifications:

To besuccessful in this role, candidates must possess the following qualifications:

• TopSecret security clearance required with the ability to obtain TS/SCI.
• Minimumof five years in relevant roles or equivalent formal education.
• Provenexpertise in network traffic analysis, system log examination, and root causeidentification of cybersecurity events/incidents.
• Proficientin written/verbal communication for effective incident documentation andbriefing.
• Proficientin at least two cybersecurity domains.
• Knowledgeablein scripting languages (Perl, Bash, Powershell, Ruby, Python).
• Proficientin Microsoft Office suite.
• DODApproved 8570/8140 Baseline Certification: Category IAT Level II.
• DODApproved 8570/8140 CSSP Certification: CSSP-IR.

AdditionalInformation:

Here are someimportant details about this position:

• HybridWork: This role is hybrid, with 2 days onsite and 3 days remote work per week.Onsite locations include DLA in Columbus, OH; DLA Fort Belvoir, VA; or DLA inBattle Creek, MI.
• Shift:This position follows a 3rd shift schedule with flexible hours around an 11 pmto 7 am shift.

WhyJoin Our Client:

• Family Health Care (54% cost covered for the entire family)
• Family Dental (54% cost covered for the entire family)
• Family Vision (54% cost covered for the entire family)
• Flexible Spending Account
• Overutilization bonuses for Time and Materials (T&M) contracts
• Lifetime Event Bonuses (e.g., child, marriage)
• Profit-sharing arrangement for any work brought into the company
• Unlimited Leave with Approval
• 401k 100% employer match on first 4% invested
• $1,000 training budget

If you areinterested in discussing this exciting opportunity further, please let us know.We look forward to hearing from qualified candidates who are passionate aboutcybersecurity policy analysis and compliance.