Cyber Network Defense Analyst

ManTech seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Cyber Network Defense Analyst in Herndon, VA.

As a CND Analyst on our team, you will use your expertise in specialized network defense to provide innovative and creative solutions to challenging cyber security problems. You will utilize the latest cyber tools available and assist with creating new ones while allowing you to advance the nation's information security posture.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Provide malicious code detection, intrusion detection, and information security tool development and integration.
• Utilize forensic analysis to identify malware, misuse, and/or unauthorized activity.
• Analyze all data sources, including Internet, Intelligence Community (IC) reporting, security events, firewall logs, and other data sources to identify malware, misuse, unauthorized activity or other cyber security related concerns.
• Track intelligence using open source and classified sources to identify malicious code threats and provide solutions to counteract that threat.
• Identify gaps in visibility or coverage of cyber defense systems.
• Prepare data analytics and reporting.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma and 15+ years of experience in a cyber security or network security role, or Bachelor's degree in a technical field with 11+ years of experience
• Experience writing script in programming languages such as Python, JavaScript, Yara or Snort
• Experience using Splunk, Elasticsearch or similar tools for case development and application
• Experience with network security applications, protocols, and associated hardware
• Experience with one or more of the following classes of enterprise cyber defense technologies: Host based IDS and IPS, Network and host-based malware detection and prevention

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with AWS infrastructure, tools and/or services
• Experience working with MITRE ATT&CK

Clearance Requirements:

• Must have an active/Current TS/SCI with polygraph