Computer Network Defense (CND)

Athenix Cyber & SIGINT, LLC is seeking a Computer Network Defense (CND) to support a contract in the San Antonio, TX area.  

Position Overview:

Using your experience and expertise in computer network defense analysis, you will monitor the system and utilize security technologies to identify anomalies, unauthorized users, malicious activity, vulnerabilities, and policy violations. In addition, you will:

• Continuously monitor the system by performing log management functions
• Configure, monitor, and analyze data, logs, alerts, and signatures
• Implement detection methods
• Utilize available resources such as all-source analysis to develop and/or modify existing detection techniques to reflect current and emerging cyber threats
• Participate in Incident Response and post-mortem analysis activities
• Be responsible for triage and escalation during an incident response upon recognition of an event
• Maintain knowledge of applicable cyber defense policies, regulations, and compliance documents
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements:

• Directly related professional and/or military experience
• Experience with analytical tools developed for intelligence, threat analysis, and SIGINT metadata analysis
• Experience using the Plan, Brief, Execute, and Debrief (PBED) methodology
• Knowledge of *nix and Windows to perform log analysis and logging configuration
• Knowledge of TCP/IP networking/the 7 Layer Open Systems Interconnection model
• Experience using packet capture tools such as Wireshark
• Proficient in Splunk Search Processing Language (SPL) and Regular Expressions (Regex)
• Experience using detection systems such as OSSEC, Snort, Suricata, and Zeek
• IAT Level II Certification
• CompTIA Network+ Certification
• Active TS/SCI clearance is required

Athenix Solutions Group, LLC and its companies Athenix Cyber and SIGINT, and Athenix Special Missions is an EEO/Affirmative action employer and is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.