Sr. Cyber Security Subject Matter Expert (SME)

Sr. Cyber Security Subject Matter Expert (SME)

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

Permanent