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Sr. Cyber Security Subject Matter Expert (SME)
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Node.Digital LLC
Dulles Town Center, VA
Location: Dulles, VA

Must have an active Top Secret Clearance

Node is supporting a U.S. Government customer on a large mission-critical development and sustainment program to design, build, deliver, and operate a network operations environment including introducing new cyber capabilities to address emerging threats.

Node is seeking a Sr. Cyber Security Subject Matter Expert (SME) who can support our customers in the detection, response, mitigation, and reporting of cyber threats affecting client networks.

Responsibilities include:

  • Providing 24 x 7 watch supporting continuous monitoring and incident response for hybrid cloud/ on-prem customer networks
  • Providing support in the detection, response, mitigation, and reporting of cyber threats affecting customer networks
  • Producing reports and briefs to provide an accurate depiction of the current threat landscape and associated risk based on customer, community, and open-source reporting
  • Facilitating the customer's posturing to aggressively investigate cyber activity targeting customer information and its information infrastructure
  • Analyzing and reporting cyber threats as well as assisting in deterring, identifying, monitoring, investigating, and analyzing computer network intrusions
  • Providing support during assigned shifts, including nights/weekends, with hybrid work on-site
  • Developing and implementing training standards and procedures, including Work Instructions, Joint Qualification Requirements, and Standard Operating Procedures
  • Oversee the training of newly assigned analysts


Requirements

Required Skills:

  • Must be a US Citizen
  • Must have an active Top Secret clearance with an ability to obtain TS/SCI clearance
  • Must be able to obtain DHS Suitability
  • 10+ years of directly relevant experience
  • Must pass internal qualification requirements within specified time constraints
  • Hands-on experience in a SOC performing the detection, response, mitigation, and/or reporting of cyber threats affecting client networks and one or more of the following:
  • Experience in computer intrusion analysis and incident response
  • Knowledge and understanding of network protocols, network devices, multiple operating systems, and secure architectures
  • Strong experience with Cyber Security Incident Response training
  • Current experience with network intrusion detection and response operations (Protect, Defend, Respond and Sustain methodology)
  • Current experience with cyber threats and the associated tactics, techniques, and procedures used to infiltrate computer networks
  • MITRE Adversary Tactics, Techniques and Common Knowledge (ATT&CK)


Desired Skills:

  • Experience with cloud-based security
  • Experience in computer evidence seizure, intrusion detection, computer/network forensic analysis, or data recovery
  • 3+ years' demonstrated (in resume) experience as a SME in intrusion detection and incident response operations
  • Prior experience with SIEM Technologies (Splunk)
  • Scripting experience (Linux/Windows command line, Python, Perl, etc.)
  • Prior experience with data visualization products


Required Certifications:

  • DoDI 8570.01-M IAT Level II Technical Certification (Security+ CE, CCNA + Security, SSCP, CYSA+) or equivalent AND an Incident Response Certification (CEH, GCIH, GCIA, GNFA, or comparable certification) AND relevant Cloud Security Certification (AWS or Azure)


Required Education:

BS Incident Management, Operations Management, Cybersecurity or related degree. HS Diploma with 22 years of incident management experience

Company Overview:

Node.Digital is an independent Digital Automation & Cognitive Engineering company that integrates best-of-breed technologies to accelerate business impact.

Our Core Values help us in our mission. They include:

OUR CORE VALUES

Identifying the:RIGHT PEOPLE:and developing them to their full capabilities

Our customer's "Mission" is our "Mission". Our:MISSION FIRST:approach is designed to keep our customers fully engaged while becoming their trusted partner

We believe in:SIMPLIFYING:complex problems with a relentless focus on agile delivery excellence

Our mantra is ":Simple*Secure*Speed:" in the delivery of innovative services and solutions

Benefits

We are proud to offer competitive compensation and benefits packages to include:

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Basic Life
  • Long-Term Disability
  • Health Saving Account
  • 401K
  • Three weeks of PTO
  • 10 Paid Holidays
  • Pre-Approved Online Training