Cyber Network Forensic Analyst II

Overview

Nightwing provides advanced cyber and data operations services to the intelligence community and other sectors. They are supporting a U.S. Government customer to provide onsite incident response to civilian agencies experiencing cyber attacks. Nightwing is seeking a Network Forensics Analyst to support this mission.

• Assists the Government lead in coordinating teams in preliminary incident response investigations.
• Assists the Government lead with interfacing with the customer while on site.
• Determines appropriate courses of actions in response to identified and analyzed anomalous network activity.
• Assesses network topology and device configurations identifying critical security concerns and providing security best‑practice recommendations.
• Assists with the writing and publishing of Computer Network Defense guidance and reports on incident findings to appropriate constituencies.
• Collects network intrusion artifacts (e.g., PCAP, domains, URIs, certificates, etc.) and uses discovered data to enable mitigation of potential Computer Network Defense incidents.
• Analyzes identified malicious network activity to determine weaknesses exploited, exploitation methods, and effects on system and information.
• Collects network device integrity data and analyzes it for signs of tampering or compromise.
• Assists with real‑time CND incident handling (forensic collections, intrusion correlation and tracking, threat analysis, and advising on system remediation) tasks to support onsite engagements.

• U.S. Citizenship.
• Must have an active TS/SCI clearance.
• Must be able to obtain DHS Suitability.
• 5+ years of directly relevant experience in network investigations – in-depth knowledge of CND policies, procedures and regulations.
• In‑depth knowledge of TCP/IP protocols.
• In‑depth knowledge of standard protocols – ICMP, HTTP/S, DNS, SSH, SMTP, SMB, NFS, etc.
• In‑depth knowledge and experience of Wi‑Fi networking.
• In‑depth knowledge and experience of network topologies.
• DMZs, WANs, etc. – substantial knowledge of Splunk (or other SIEMs).
• Understanding of MITRE ATT&CK (Adversary Tactics, Techniques, and Common Knowledge).
• Knowledge of Computer Network Defense policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Knowledge of defense‑in‑depth principles and general attack stages with respect to network security architecture.
• Ability to characterize and analyze network traffic to identify anomalous activity and potential threats to network resources.
• Ability to identify and analyze anomalies in network traffic using metadata – experience with reconstructing a malicious attack or activity based on network traffic.
• Experience examining network topologies to understand data flows through the network.
• Must be able to work collaboratively across physical locations.

• Substantial knowledge of network device integrity concepts and methodologies.
• Proficiency with network analysis software (e.g., Wireshark).
• Proficiency with carving and extracting information from PCAP data.
• Proficiency with non‑traditional network traffic (e.g., Command and Control).
• Proficiency with preserving evidence integrity according to standard operating procedures or national standards.
• Proficiency with designing cyber security systems and environments in a Linux and/or Windows environment.
• Proficiency with virtualized environments.

BS in Computer Science, Cyber Security, Computer Engineering, or related degree; or HS Diploma & 7–9 years of network investigations experience.

• DoD 8140.01 IAT Level II, IASAE II, CSSP Analyst – DoD 8140.01 GCIA, GCIH, CSSP Analyst/CSSP Incident Responder – DoD 8140.01 CEH, CSSP Analyst – SANS GIAC GNFA preferred.

Arlington, VA

Nightwing is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.