Cyber Defense Analyst 03654 NWS

Location: Oak Ridge, Tennessee
Title: Cyber Defense Analyst
Schedule (FT/PT): Regular Full Time
Travel Required: Yes (0-25%)
Clearance: Ability to Obtain

North Wind Services is a high performing, low risk firm with the experience and qualifications to successfully manage and execute a wide range of technical services, including environmental investigation and restoration, construction, demolition, radioactive and hazardous waste management, public communication and involvement, information management, health and safety/industrial hygiene and emergency response/HAZMAT services.

POSITION PURPOSE:
The Cyber Defense Analyst will be responsible for analyzing network traffic to identify activities and potential threats to network resources.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Document and escalate incidents, perform event correlation using information gathered from various sources to gain situational awareness of observed attacks, and conduct cyber defense trend analysis and reporting
• Using Cyber Defense tools for monitoring and analysis of system activity, analyze malicious activities to determine weaknesses within our systems
• Analyze network traffic to identify potential threats
• Document and escalate cyber incidents
• Perform event correlation to gain situational awareness
• Conduct trend analysis and reporting on cyber defense
• Utilize Cyber Defense tools for monitoring and analysis
• Analyze malicious activities to identify weaknesses

ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Notify designated managers, cyber incident responders, and cybersecurity service provider team members of suspected security incidents and communicate the event's history, status, and potential impact for further action in accordance with the organization's cyber incident response plan.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Cyber Security, Information Technology, or a related field
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in identifying and managing cyber threats

Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrated experience in documenting and escalating cyber incidents
• Background in firewall management and vulnerability assessments

Special Requirements:

Must have Active DOE Q or DOD TS.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• This position is a sedentary role. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be sitting for long periods of time but will also be required to stand, walk, and communicate with others.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

• Indoor tasks to be expected.
• Elevated noise levels possible.

North Wind offers a competitive pay and benefits package to include health, life, and disability insurance benefits, 401(k) with company match, generous paid leave and tuition reimbursement for eligible employees. As a company, we are committed to employee wellness, professional development, and work-life balance. We value safety, reliability, and commitment to our people! For more information about our benefits or hiring philosophy, visit the North Wind Career Opportunities Page.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The nature of those accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact our Helpline +1.208.528.8718 or use the Request for Reasonable Accommodation form to get assistance.

North Wind is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, religion, or other legally protected status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Proof of citizenship will be required as a condition of employment.

Candidates may be required to obtain and hold a Secret or Higher US Government Clearance.