Bering Straits Native Corporation (BSNC) is currently seeking a Senior Cyber Security Analyst for a project in Washington, DC. The ideal candidate for this job will serve as a Cyber Security Analyst within the federal client s Security Operations Center. A highly-motivated individual with strong technical, communication, and organizational skills will succeed on this program. The goal of the Security Operations Center (SOC) team is to proactively monitor, identify, and remediate information technology security vulnerabilities and intrusions. The team, as the initial point of contact and triage, needs to ensure that all operational security controls are appropriately applied and managed and that systems within the control of the SOC have appropriate security controls in place in accordance with the Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA). To accomplish this goal, the security team is responsible for a broad suite of security technologies that include vulnerability scanning, malware detection, log file analysis, enterprise-wide incident response and security information and event management (SIEM) tools. The analyst will be responsible for continuous surveillance, analysis, mitigation, remediation and incident management using the client s current SOC suite of tools. RESPONSIBILITIES Intrusion detection Cyber incident ticketing and response Analyze PCAPs Perform cyber investigations and analysis Ability to proficiently utilize the client s wide variety of security tools including Akamai Web Application Firewall Bit9 Carbon Black Forcepoint Web, Email, and DLP SentinelOne Palo Alto RSA Security AnalyticsNetWitness ForeScout CounterACT Remedy Documentation of all activities, per requirements of audits Reporting generating and creating metrics for upper management QUALIFICATIONS Strong understanding of basic computer and networking technologies TCPIP stack Windows operating systems Common networking protocols SSH, SMB, SMTP, FTPSFTP, HTTPHTTPS, DNS, etc. Common enterprise technologies Active Directory, etc. Strong understanding of IT security principles, technologies, best practices, and NIST guidance Logical Access Control PKI and other encryption methods Network-based and host-based IDSIPS Excellent analytical and problem solving skills. Ability to work cohesively with the team, as well as independently to identify errors, and pinpoint root causes. Ability to investigate and evaluate network traffic, read and interpret logs and packets. Handle user reported cases of potential phishing campaigns. Research and analyze wide variety of commodity and APT based malware and techniques. Search our existing infrastructure for signs of malware and malicious events not detected by our existing security controls. Utilize industry standard network and host forensic tools in order to fully understand the scope of an incident (sandbox, etc.). Ability to analyze data from various sources over time and create a clear narrative of observed behavior in writing and verbally. Ability to multitask with a high degree of accuracy. Outstanding communication skills. Strong mastery of professional level English. Ability to communicate with senior management and federal client staff both technical and non-technical in a clear and concise manner using proper spelling, punctuation and grammar. Desire to not only work and learn from co-workers, but to also act as mentor at times. High level expertise in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. Must be willing to do any duties, as assigned. Certifications Network+ Security+ CySA+Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) DESIRED SKILLS Interest in securityhacking culture. Ability to think like an attacker A continued desire to obtain additional education and certifications. Server Administration background Windows or LinuxUnix Codingscripting skills Python, Powershell, Bash, Perl, Javascript CLEARANCE Public Trust or the ability to obtain or maintain a Secret level clearance (Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Accordingly, US Citizenship is required.)