Advance Blue Cyber ​​​​Analyst at QinetiQ US – Fort Belvoir, VA, United States

Company overview

We are a team of world-class professionals delivering next-generation technology and products in robotic and autonomous platforms, ground, soldier and maritime systems at over 50 locations worldwide. Much of our work contributes to innovative research in sensor science, signal processing, data fusion, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML) and augmented reality (AR).

QinetiQ US’s dedicated experts in defense, aerospace, security and related fields all work together to explore new ways to protect the U.S. military, security forces and allies. Being part of QinetiQ US means being at the heart of the safety and security of the world around us. Working together with our customers, we help save lives, reduce risk to society and maintain the global infrastructure we all depend on.

Why join QinetiQ US?

If you have the courage to take on a wide range of complex challenges, you will experience a unique work environment where innovative teams combine different perspectives, disciplines and technologies to discover new ways to solve complex problems. In our diverse and inclusive environment, you can be authentic, feel valued, be respected and realise your full potential. QinetiQ US supports you with workplace flexibility, a commitment to the health and well-being of you and your family, and opportunities to work with purpose. We are committed to supporting your success in both your professional and personal life.

Position overview

Far Ridgeline Engagements, a US company of QinetiQ, is seeking an Advanced Blue Cyber ​​​​Analyst for Fort Belvioir, VA.

Responsibilities

Inspect data network traffic to identify potential vulnerabilities or exploits by malicious actors. As part of the assessment process, advanced cybersecurity operators will create a copy of the client’s network traffic and then run it through a number of software tools that scan the traffic for indicators of malicious activity or vulnerabilities. The contractor will be able and responsible for:

• Perform advanced cyber assessment technical planning and execution. Perform planning for assessment operations, including:

• Connects DTRA’s customers, external stakeholders, assessment site POCs, and technical SMEs to maximize the effectiveness and security of advanced cyber assessments
• Understands the objectives of the customer assessment and the technical requirements necessary to meet those objectives
• Designs, coordinates, and maintains assessment-specific network connectivity authorization documents for assigned cyber activities
• During assessments, you will serve as the primary point of contact between DTRA’s technical SMEs and assessment customers and trusted agents, ensuring that questions or concerns that may arise during an assessment are addressed.

• Provide technical insights and recommendations to the DTRA Cyber ​​Division Chief.
• Collaborate with DoD leadership, assessment coordinators, and authoritative experts to support the assessments
• Providing recommendations on the appropriate hardware and software needed to optimize advanced cyber assessments
• Liaise with technical personnel within DTRA Information Technology commercial suppliers
• Participate in annual updates of the SOPs by making recommendations to the DTRA Cyber ​​Division Chief

Required qualifications

• Required TS/SCI #qinetiqclearedjobs
• Possess the knowledge, skills and ability to operate the advanced cyber analytics toolkit and perform the required assessments
• Have a bachelor’s degree in a technical field, such as computer science or engineering.

In lieu of a diploma, 10 years of directly related operational experience may be substituted as agreed by the government

• Possess working knowledge of DoD IT systems and network certification and accreditation processes, including system security authorization agreements
• Experience conducting Information Operations Computer Network Defense/Exploitation assessments
• Programming experience (Perl, Python, C, etc.)
• Experience with firewalls and network TAP technologies
• Have extensive experience in security monitoring, threat hunting, packet analysis, malware analysis, signature development and shell scripting
• Knowledge of Linux environments (Red Hat, CentOS, Ubuntu)
• Install, configure and manage software applications
• Possess troubleshooting skills for software and hardware issues
• Configure, manage and maintain network equipment
• Strong computer networking skills
• Have a working knowledge of the Information Assurance Vulnerability Alert processes of the Ministry of Defense
• Have a working knowledge of computer network modeling software
• Have working knowledge of computer network vulnerability/compliance analysis software

Company EEO Statement

Accessibility/accommodation:

If you require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process due to a medical condition or disability, please email [email protected] or call (540) 658-2720 Option 4 and let us know the nature of your request and contact information.

QinetiQ US is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.