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    Tier 1 Cyber Threat Analyst - North Las Vegas, United States - Criterion Systems

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    Overview:

    At Criterion Systems, we developed a different kind of businessa company whose real value is a reputation for excellence built upon the collective skills, talents, perspectives, and backgrounds of its people. By accepting a position with Criterion Systems, you will join a group of professionals with a collaborative mindset where we share ideas and foster professional development to accomplish our goals. In addition to our great culture, we also offer competitive compensation and benefit packages, company-sponsored team building events, and advancement opportunities. To find out more about how Criterion can help you take your career to the next level please visit our website: www.criterion-

    Criterion Systems is a Military/Veteran Friendly Company, therefore we encourage Veterans to apply.

    Responsibilities:

    Criterion Systems is seeking a Cyber Threat Analyst to support our customer in Las Vegas, Nevada

    The Cyber Threat Analyst will be a part of a Cyber Threat Analysis Center (CTAC) Team supporting the customer in cyber-threat hunting and associated investigations of systems developed and implemented to support the customer's mission. The candidate will be part of a team that performs cyber-threat hunting to identify potential cyber-threat activity within networks/systems. The successful candidate will perform hands-on investigations that require critical thinking and a broad understanding of multiple technologies. The candidate will support development of presentations and reports to document findings and will require good communication and interpersonal skills to convey findings in the technical proficiency level of the intended audience.

    Responsibilities include:

    • Assist in the development and execution of cyber threat-hunting standard operating procedures (SOPs)
    • Serve as a data analysis expert for output from a wide variety of cyber assessment tools and data analytics
    • Assist in analysis tool development, configuration, implementation and use
    • Analyze cyber-threat intelligence (e.g. actors, tools, exploits, malware, etc.) and determine TTPs used by threat-actors
    • Analyze security events and data feeds for event detection, correlation from monitoring solutions, conduct triage and classify the output using automated systems for further investigation
    • Assist in the discovery of cyber vulnerabilities and the investigation of global cyber security incidents, as required
    • Develop cyber protection improvement recommendations that support the remediation and protection of systems
    • Analyze and report on cyber-threats based on assessment and all-source intelligence
    • Translate analytical findings into security "use cases" that can be implemented within available surveillance capabilities
    • Provide detailed and accurate technical reporting of analysis results in the form of PowerPoint presentations and/or Word documents, as well as oral briefings on complex technical subjects attuned to senior management, technical, or non-technical audiences
    Qualifications:

    Duties, Tasks & Responsibilities

    • US Citizenship (no dual citizenship).
    • Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related engineering discipline. Bachelors Degree can be substitute with 4 years of work experience in computer and information technology related field.
    • Three (3) years of IT work experience with a preference in duties above.
    • Active Department of Energy (DOE) Q Clearance OR Top Secret Security Clearance OR Secret with an SSBI investigation or the ability to obtain a clearance.
    • Practical knowledge of high-level scripting/programming language (e.g., Python, Perl, PowerShell, etc.) to extract, de-obfuscate, or otherwise manipulate malware-related data.
    • Proficient with forensic analysis tools and techniques to identify malware technical indicators of compromise and perform triage.
    • Possess excellent oral and written communication skills and critical thinking abilities.
    • Capable of working independently and within teams to solve complex problems.
    • Able to work across multiple organizations, cultures and service providers to pull together actionable information and management information.
    • Practical knowledge of Splunk policies, filters and rules to improve event analysis and data correlation.
    • Experience with penetration testing, incident response, malware analysis, reverse engineering, or other similar work experience.
    • Knowledge of Windows and Unix/Linux Operating Systems.
    • Ability to perform analysis of network traffic and protocols

    Preferred Skills

    • One or more current certifications equivalent to Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP), SANS GIAC Penetration Tester (GPEN), SANS GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH), SANS GIAC Web Application Penetration Tester (GWAP), SANS GIAC Certified Intrusion Analyst (GCIA).
    • Background or experience in digital forensics is a plus

    Security Clearance Level

    • Active Department of Energy (DOE) Q Clearance OR Top Secret Security Clearance OR Secret with an SSBI investigation or the ability to obtain a clearance.

    Benefits Offered

    • Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Tuition/Training Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid Time Off, and Holidays.

    Criterion Systems, LLC and its subsidiaries are committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination at all levels of our organization. We believe in treating all applicants and employees fairly and make employment decisions without regard to any individuals protected status: race, ethnicity, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, sex/gender, gender identity/gender expression, sexual orientation, physical and mental disability, marital/parental status, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions), age, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit https://careers-criterion-



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