Cyber Network Analyst

Cyber Network Analyst

Clearance Level: Must have an Active Secret Clearance to be considered for this role. Must be US Citizen

At Aquila Technology, you will see our team's passion every day, whether we are building a robust, policy-compliant IT system or stress-testing a system to identify gaps and security vulnerabilities. To own the advantage, we ensure our team owns results and gets the work done right the first time by deploying smart, purposeful solutions that work. Aquila is the right people with the right skills driving the right outcomes. We call this the Aquila Advantage.

About the Role:

Aquila Technology is seeking a Cyber Network Analyst t o join our team in supporting one of the country's premier defense research organizations. The Cyber Network Analyst will Develop an initial understanding of the current state security architecture by documenting current security architecture. Work with project team to develop detailed project plans for security solutions implementation. And assist project team with developing a roadmap for achieving ZTNA for all applicable client systems.

There are a few requirements for the position:

• Must be a U.S Citizen- Must have an active Secret Clearance in order to be considered (Green Cards / Visas do not qualify)
• Willingness to undergo a comprehensive background investigation and maintain a personal security clearance. (Aquila would sponsor you for the security clearance.)
• Must be within 100 miles of Lexington, MA (40% on-site requirement)

Must Have

• 2 years - Identity & access management
• 2 years - Operating System (OS) platforms (Linux, Mac, Windows)
• 3 years - Networks
• 3 years - Networking Applications and Protocols: TCP/IP, DNS, NTP, DHCP, SSH, FTP and HTTP/S.
• 2 years - Programming
• 2 years - Python and Bash scripting
• 6 years - Security
• 6 years - Cyber Experience
• 2 years - PKI, Multi-Factor Authentication, and PIV Technologies
• 2 years - Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) Tools
• 1 years - Kubernetes

Nice to Have

• Certification: Technical certification (MCSE, CISSP or Security+, AWS)
• Degree Level: Bachelor's Degree
• API and automation experience
• Currently holds a Secret Clearance (OR a higher clearance)
• Cyber security / SOC roles.
• Programming
• Ansible, Docker, AWS, and CloudFormation and YAML scripting

What You Will Do:

Cyber Security Operations:

• Build and Administer Cyber protection tools to include creating and maintaining standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• Expand expertise in Cyber protection tools to become subject matter expert
• Ensure the Cyber protection tools are used to their fullest extent to protect the organization.
• Drive compliance with all Government Regulations and Organization Vulnerability Management policy
• Assist with communications to the laboratory and external vendors regarding capability outages and product evaluations.
• Perform daily operational tasks to ensure the health of the cyber protection tools
• Assist with coverage gap identification. Deploy, configure and manage new tools as required to correct those gaps.

Build out resilient and automated services:

• Codify infrastructure and applications for automated deployment using DevSecOps principles, processes and tools.
• Identify opportunities for automation and lead the development work through the SOAR platform.

External Awareness

• Research how vulnerabilities are being exploited and software affected.
• Proactively identify opportunities to mitigate potential threats based on research.
• Review vendor notifications and assist with organization communications regarding external threats.

Security Projects

• Evaluate potential security software, tools or devices
• Test new network security systems and changes to existing network security devices.
• Develop technical project plans, requirement documentation, test plans, change requests, and communications to users.

Required Experience:

• Hands-on cyber security related experience
• Identity & access management
• Python and Bash scripting
• Experience working within a Kubernetes environment
• Ability to leverage SIEM tools to evaluate and troubleshoot network and host-based security issues.
• Good understanding of TCP/IP network protocols and application layer protocols (e.g., HTTP, SMTP, DNS, etc.)
• A working understanding Authentication protocols, Authorization, PKI, secrets management, privilege access management
• Good understanding of Windows, Mac and Linux Operating Systems and Event logging.
• Ability to lead and influence the delivery of security related goals and objectives.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to work without appreciable direction with direction provided at major milestones
• Able to anticipate / resolve issues, as well as research recommendations for consensus driven decision making.

Nice to Have:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technologies, Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Familiarity with Ansible, Docker, AWS, and CloudFormation and YAML scripting
• CompTIA Security+ Certification, SANS GCIH or CISSP
• Skill in building consensus among stakeholders and colleagues.
• Understanding of Cloud and Container security best practices.
• API and automation experience
• Experience in various cyber security / SOC roles.

Our interview process is designed to let you get to know us as much as for us to get to know you!

• You'll meet with someone from our Recruiting team so we can learn more about you and answer some of your questions.
• You'll meet with the Hiring Manager to learn more about the team, and the role, and get to tell us more about what you'd bring to the team
• You'll meet team members who will be your peers to help you get a feel for a "real day in the life" at Self.
  

Benefits and Perks:

Aquila team members experience the opportunity to be part of a fast-paced, customer-focused, and technically innovative work environment. Aquila strives to deliver the best of the best in technical services to our customers. Candidates that possess a love for technical challenges, a desire to constantly learn, and the desire to establish themselves as critical players within a team will enjoy calling Aquila Technology home.

Our Perks Include:

• PTO - 15 days (vacation/sick) 10 paid holidays - 6 standard (New Year's, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas) - 4 floating holidays prorated based on your day of hire
• 1.5 paid days, or 12 hours, for approved volunteer work
• 1 week of paid maternity/paternity LOA after 1 year of Full-time employment
• Tuition & Training Reimbursement - 5K annually for pre-approved, job-related tuition, certification, or professional conferences
• 401K with Fidelity 100% immediate vesting; Plan eligibility begins 90 days following the date of hire. Aquila matches 50 cents on the dollar, up to 6%.
• Cell Phone & Internet Reimbursed up to $150 monthly to cover cell phone, data, and home internet expenses.
• Buy Your Own Device (BYOD) Allowance Reimbursed up to $1500 for the purchase of a qualified technology device. Eligible after 90 days of employment, and benefit renews every three years.

Clearance Level: Candidates who have an active clearance are HIGHLY preferred. MUST BE US CITIZEN

Location: This position requires someone to be onsite 40% of the time. Final schedule TBD by the hiring manager

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.