Cybersecurity Analyst

Job Title

Cybersecurity Analyst

Job Classification

Salary/Exempt

Organizational Unit

Naval Nuclear Laboratory -> Enterprise Integration -> Information Technology

Location

Liberty Street - Schenectady, NY 12309 US (Primary)

Category

Information Technology

Career Level

Experienced (Non-Manager)

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job Type

Full-time

Job Description

Have Cyber Security Experience? Looking for a new opportunity with great work life balance? Apply today! Naval Nuclear Laboratory is seeking a highly motivated professional to join our Security Operations Center (SOC) team. The successful candidate will work in a technically diverse and dynamic environment with a team of cybersecurity professionals involved in multiple aspects of preventing, detecting and responding to internal and external threats. If you want to apply your skills in a mission driven environment, apply now. Some of the duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Perform real-time status monitoring of security equipment (IDS, IPS, Firewalls, etc.) and systems (servers, clients, etc.u sing various tools (e.g. SIEM) to identify potential security incidents, threats and vulnerabilities
• Perform incident investigation and take associated response actions as necessary.
• Provide support and guidance to junior SOC Analysis on investigations and further analysis as needed.
• Develop new processes, procedures, rules, signature, etc. to enhance SOC monitoring, analysis and escalation procedures.
• Assess threat and vulnerability information from all sources (both internal and external) and promptly applying applicable mitigation techniques
• Research and identify new areas of risk and exposure where SOC should focus.
• Appropriately represent cybersecurity on cross-functional IT project teams.
• Support a 24x7 Security Operation Center (SOC) environment.

Required Skills

Advanced:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and a minimum of four years relevant experience; or
• Master's degree in a related field from an accredited college or university and a minimum of two years relevant experience

Senior:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and a minimum of six years relevant experience; or
• Master's degree in a related field from an accredited college or university and a minimum of four years relevant experience

Preferred Skills

• Strong understanding of networking concepts, protocols, services and operating systems (TCP/IP, UDP, DNS, DHCP,HTTP, SMTP, Windows, UNIX, Linux, etc.)
• Experience and familiarity with: Netflow data, DNS logs, Proxy Logs, IPS/IDS logs.
• Experience in using SIEM technologies to support in-depth investigations and 'hunting' activities.
• Experience and knowledge of security related technologies including but not limited to: Intrusion Prevention systems, Web Proxies, SIEM, Firewalls, Web application scanner, Vulnerability Scanners, Malware Research Tools or Forensics Tools
• Experience conducting vulnerability assessments and penetration testing.
• Experience in Software Scripting.

About Us

The Naval Nuclear Laboratory is operated for the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) by Fluor Marine Propulsion, LLC (FMP), a wholly owned subsidiary of Fluor Corporation. Naval Nuclear Laboratory personnel are FMP employees who work at four DOE facilities: Bettis Atomic Power Laboratory, Knolls Atomic Power Laboratory, Kenneth A. Kesselring Site, and Naval Reactors Facility, and at the U.S. Department of Defense-owned Nuclear Power Training Unit-Charleston. FMP employees also have an established presence at numerous shipyards and vendor locations. For nearly 70 years, the Naval Nuclear Laboratory has developed advanced nuclear propulsion technology, provided technical support, and trained world-class nuclear operators to ensure the safe and reliable operation of our nation's submarine and aircraft carrier Fleets. The Naval Nuclear Laboratory is a national asset solely dedicated to the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program. We rely on the dedication and innovation of our nearly 8000 engineers, scientists, technicians, and support personnel.

Fluor Marine Propulsion is an Equal Opportunity Employer (Veterans/Disabilities) Committed to Workplace Diversity