The Defensive Cyber Operations (DCO) division within the USARCC-SWA is looking for a candidate with strong scripting abilities, experience with systems security administration, and network security technologies. The Digital Forensics and Malware Analyst will design, implement, automate, maintain, and optimize measures protecting systems, networks, and information. Program: OMDAC-SWACA
Responsibilities
Examine malicious software using reverse engineering techniques to identify the nature of threats and perform analysis to understand adversarial capabilities and tactics.
Develop procedures and scripts to identify, collect, transfer and preserve evidence of unauthorized access to military and partner networks.
Obtain forensic images of servers, workstations, laptops, flash devices, removable media, cell phones, RAID, and virtual systems.
Analyze computer network intrusion events and malicious activity.
Draft forensic and malware reports, briefings, and white papers.
Analyze trends and statistics to provide proactive indications and warnings of malicious cyber activity and correlate attacks, exploits, and threat vectors.
Develop mitigation techniques to deny further exploitation and provide recommendations for appropriate response and corrective actions to defend against threat activity.
Qualifications
Education / Certifications: One year of related experience may be substituted for one year of education, if degree is required.
Bachelors Degree or equivalent experience preferably in Computer Science or MIS, IS, Engineering or related field.
This position requires candidates to adhere to DoD 8570.01-M.
All candidates are required to maintain at least one (1) baseline certification and one (1) computing environment (CE) certification. Baseline Environment (BE) certifications cannot also be used as a Computing Environment (CE) certification. The authorized certifications for this job title are listed as follows:
Experience: One year of related academic study above the high school level may be substituted for one year of experience up to a maximum of a 4-year bachelors degree in a Software Engineering or Business Information Systems discipline for three years general experience.
At least five (5) years of practical experience working with various data (network and system) technologies, with a minimum of two (2) of those years focused on information systems security, forensic and malware analysis.
Exceptional knowledge and experience with commercial binary analysis tools including but not limited to: IDA PRO disassembler, Ollydbg.
Experience with computer languages including but not limited to Assembly, C, C++, Perl, Java, Python, etc.
Experience with a customer service oriented company
Skills & Technology Used:
Ability to troubleshoot servers and infrastructure equipment
Ability to assess networking requirements and provide solutions
Ability to make accurate and independent decisions under pressure
Ability to perform comfortably in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented work environment
Ability to successfully execute many complex tasks simultaneously
Visualization of quantitative (numerical) or qualitative information
Excellent interpersonal, organizational, written and verbal communication, and briefing skills
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Threat Intelligence and visualization technologies
Security enclave engineering
We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace that values and supports the contributions of each individual. This commitment along with our common Vision and Values of Integrity, Respect, and Responsibility, allows us to leverage differences, encourage innovation and expand our success in the global marketplace. Vectrus is an Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability. EOE/Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran.
Education / Certifications: One year of related experience may be substituted for one year of education, if degree is required.
Bachelors Degree or equivalent experience preferably in Computer Science or MIS, IS, Engineering or related field.
This position requires candidates to adhere to DoD 8570.01-M.
All candidates are required to maintain at least one (1) baseline certification and one (1) computing environment (CE) certification. Baseline Environment (BE) certifications cannot also be used as a Computing Environment (CE) certification. The authorized certifications for this job title are listed as follows:
Experience: One year of related academic study above the high school level may be substituted for one year of experience up to a maximum of a 4-year bachelors degree in a Software Engineering or Business Information Systems discipline for three years general experience.
At least five (5) years of practical experience working with various data (network and system) technologies, with a minimum of two (2) of those years focused on information systems security, forensic and malware analysis.
Exceptional knowledge and experience with commercial binary analysis tools including but not limited to: IDA PRO disassembler, Ollydbg.
Experience with computer languages including but not limited to Assembly, C, C++, Perl, Java, Python, etc.
Experience with a customer service oriented company
Skills & Technology Used:
Ability to troubleshoot servers and infrastructure equipment
Ability to assess networking requirements and provide solutions
Ability to make accurate and independent decisions under pressure
Ability to perform comfortably in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented work environment
Ability to successfully execute many complex tasks simultaneously
Visualization of quantitative (numerical) or qualitative information
Excellent interpersonal, organizational, written and verbal communication, and briefing skills
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Threat Intelligence and visualization technologies
Security enclave engineering
We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace that values and supports the contributions of each individual. This commitment along with our common Vision and Values of Integrity, Respect, and Responsibility, allows us to leverage differences, encourage innovation and expand our success in the global marketplace. Vectrus is an Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability. EOE/Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran.
Examine malicious software using reverse engineering techniques to identify the nature of threats and perform analysis to understand adversarial capabilities and tactics.
Develop procedures and scripts to identify, collect, transfer and preserve evidence of unauthorized access to military and partner networks.
Obtain forensic images of servers, workstations, laptops, flash devices, removable media, cell phones, RAID, and virtual systems.
Analyze computer network intrusion events and malicious activity.
Draft forensic and malware reports, briefings, and white papers.
Analyze trends and statistics to provide proactive indications and warnings of malicious cyber activity and correlate attacks, exploits, and threat vectors.
Develop mitigation techniques to deny further exploitation and provide recommendations for appropriate response and corrective actions to defend against threat activity.
