Cyber Analyst / CSSP

DESE Research, Inc. is excited for the opportunity to add a Cyber Analyst/CSSP to our existing team. If you feel like you have the skills and qualifications for this position, please apply now!

Job Details: The candidate will join a team of CSSP analysts in defending DoD networks and ensuring our national security interests. The candidate will perform the following tasks: Analyze network data to include packet capture analysis and network flow analysis. Employ vulnerability management solutions to create reports based on findings. Assist with a wide range of Cyber security issues including architectures, firewalls, electronic data traffic, and network access, and reviews and recommends changes. May interface with external entities (e.g. law enforcement, intelligence/government agencies, etc.)

Required Qualifications:

• Must have a minimum DoD security clearance of Secret.
• 2-4 years of related experience
• Active DoD 8570/8140 IAT Level II (e.g., Security+CE) certification
• Active CSSP Analyst certification (or ability to obtain within 2 months of hire)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Familiarity with network cyber-defense capabilities
• Basic understanding of the TCP/IP model, network threats, potential network exploitation, and methods to defend against potential malicious activity
• Basic knowledge of Computer Network Defense activities to include standard cyber-defense Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS), Intrusion Protection Systems (IPS), network monitoring, packet capture analysis, network flow analysis, network proxy operation, firewalls, vulnerability management solutions, and anti-virus capabilities
• Familiarity with encryption technology, penetration testing, and vulnerability analysis of various security technologies
• Familiarity with information technology security research

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience with system administration or help desk
• Experience with ACAS and HBSS solutions
• Familiarity with the Linux terminal and Bash scripting
• Active on learning platforms such as HackTheBox and TryHackMe

Required Education Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or similar technical field of study.

Why employee's love working for DESE:

At DESE, we are committed to creating a company that is known for its respect and care for employee's. We understand that happy employees are what keeps our business going and we strive to provide the best opportunities for each individual working on our team! Here are a few reasons you will love working here:

• Competitive salaries
• Annual performance bonuses
• Robust 401k profit sharing plan
• Competitive health, dental & vision insurance with affordable premiums
• Flexible work schedules
• Two different flexible spending account options
• Company paid life insurance & Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• Education reimbursement program
• Personal leave for approved philanthropic activities
• Vacation, Sick & Holiday leave
• Opportunities for internal promotions
• Employee referral incentive program
• Rewards and gifts for service anniversaries

Disability Accommodation for Applicants - DESE Research, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in its job application procedures. If you have any difficulty using our online system and you need an accommodation due to a disability, you may use the following alternative email address or phone number to contact us about your interest in employment with us: hrandsecurity@dese.com or 256-837-8004x123.