System Security Analyst
AccessAgility LLC - Vienna, VA 22182
Daily Responsibilities
System Security Analysts/Intrusion Detection & Incident Response Analysts provide security operations support for our clients’ multi-level networks.
- Install, maintain, and operate network monitoring and intrusion detection and prevention systems;
- Conduct Tier-1 analysis of intrusion detection system (IDS) alerts and alarms;
- Perform Tier-1 network monitoring;
- Team members are part of our growing Information Assurance & Privacy practice and perform a range of the following activities:
- Mitigate alerts and events;
- Escalate unexplained, anomalous activity to next level for further investigation;
- Issue warnings and alerts for new possible unauthorized access to networks, databases, and systems;
- Provide Tier-2 analysis support;
- Monitor computer incident response team (CIRT) hotlines, e-mail inboxes, fax machines, and databases;
- Investigate, analyze, remedy, and report on security events and incidents;
- Report incident information to the U.S. CERT;
- Collaborate with other local, national, and international CIRTs; and
- Perform inter-agency liaison and coordinate events/incidents information with operational managers and law enforcement entities.
Requirements
Ability to obtain Secret level clearance/Hold active government security clearance and possess a mix of the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:
- Strong TCP/IP networking skills; advanced packet analysis experience;
- Administrator-level knowledge of UNIX and/or Windows systems;
- Hands-on experience with a wide array of scanning tools;
- Excellent client relationship management skills;
- Well-developed oral and written communication skills;
- An ability to deal with individuals at all levels; and
- A Bachelor's degree in Information Technology/Computer Science/Electrical Engineering or related technical discipline.
- Such industry-recognized certifications as CISSP, SANS GIAC, and Security + are a plus
Created on Mar 15, 2010