Incident Response - Senior Cyber Security Analyst

Job Description

Mission Support and Test Services, LLC (MSTS) manages and operates the Nevada National Security Site (NNSS) for the U.S. National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA). Our MISSION is to help ensure the security of the United States and its allies by providing high-hazard experimentation and incident response capabilities through operations, engineering, education, field, and integration services and by acting as environmental stewards to the Site’s Cold War legacy. Our VISION is to be the user site of choice for large-scale, high-hazard, national security experimentation, with premier facilities and capabilities below ground, on the ground, and in the air. (See NNSS.gov for our unique capabilities.) Our 2,750 professional, craft, and support employees are called upon to innovate, collaborate, and deliver on some of the more difficult nuclear security challenges facing the world today. In this environment, the best ideas need to be voiced and every opinion matters. As such, MSTS places great value on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and is committed to a diverse and equitable workforce, with an inclusive culture that values and celebrates the diversity of our people, talents, ideas, and perspectives.

• MSTS offers our full-time employees highly competitive salaries and benefits packages including medical, dental, and vision; both a pension and a 401k; paid time off and 96 hours of paid holidays; relocation (if located more than 75 miles from work location); tuition assistance and reimbursement; and more.
• MSTS is a limited liability company consisting of Honeywell International Inc. (Honeywell), Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. (Jacobs), and HII Nuclear Inc.
  
  

Responsibilities

MSTS is seeking an experienced candidate for a Senior Cyber Security Analyst for Incident Response.

Key Responsibilities

• Assists in researching, compiling, and analyzing technical data.
• Monitor Intrusion Detection/Prevention Systems (IDS/IPS), Security Event and Incident Management (SEIM) tools, endpoint security tools, email gateways, firewalls, network infrastructure devices, and other digital devices for security events.
• Create logical and physical forensic images of digital evidence over the network or directly from hosts.
• Conduct forensic software and hardware validations; maintain forensic hardware and update forensic systems and appliances as necessary.
• Analyze host-based and network-based indicators of compromise and correlate incidents using log analysis, forensics, malware reverse engineering, and other incident response data.
• Participate as part of the Incident Response Team to detect, respond to, contain, and remediate cyber-related threats.
• Seize digital evidence in support of investigations and conduct forensic analysis of digital evidence.
• Create detailed reports of investigative activity for consumption by organizations to include Human Resources, Legal, Labor Relations, Law Enforcement, the federal customer, and others.
• Review cyber security threat information and assist with mitigating vulnerabilities.
• Use established standards, practices, and procedures as well as an increasing technical knowledge to solve problems and complete projects.
• Perform related work as assigned by supervisor.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent training and experience in a computer-related field and at least 5 years of related experience.
• Demonstrated understanding of principles, theories, standards, practices, protocols, and procedures used in Digital Forensics/Incident Response.
• Understanding of:
• Windows Operating System and command line tools.
• Linux operating system and command line tools.
• Mac operating system and command line tools.
• Network protocols.
• Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP).
• Packet capture analysis with tools such as WireShark, file systems and the forensic analysis of files systems including File Allocation Table (FAT), New Technology File System (NTFS), Hierarchical File System (HFS), Extended File System (EXT), and Compact Disc File System (CDFS).
• Knowledge of network-based services and client/server applications.
• Knowledge of cyber security vulnerabilities, mitigation strategies, network architecture, and how to apply security controls.
• Familiarity with intrusion detection systems and with network architecture and security infrastructure placement.
• Ability to understand policies, procedures, laws, regulations, and other directives, and maintain strict confidentiality.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing, enough to communicate with co-workers, customers, provide testimony, write clear and concise reports, gather information, and collect information.
• Ability to use multiple electronic devices including standard office machines, cellular phones, and security devices.
• Ability to articulate highly technical processes and information to a non-technical audience.
• Ability to render credible testimony in a court of law.
• Ability to meet the physical requirements necessary to perform all assigned duties safely and effectively.
• Professional certifications such as ACE, CFCE, CHFI, EnCE, GCFE, and GCIH are highly desirable.
• The primary work location will be at the Losee Road facility in North Las Vegas, Nevada.
• Work schedule for this position will be 4/10's, Monday - Thursday (subject to change).
• Pre-placement physical examination, which includes a drug screen, is required. MSTS maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing.
• Must possess a valid drivers license.
  

MSTS is required by DOE directive to conduct a pre-employment drug test and background review that includes checks of personal references, credit, law enforcement records, and employment/education verifications. Applicants offered employment with MSTS are also subject to a federal background investigation to meet the requirements for access to classified information or matter if the duties of the position require a DOE security clearance. Substance abuse or illegal drug use, falsification of information, criminal activity, serious misconduct or other indicators of untrustworthiness can cause a clearance to be denied or terminated by DOE, resulting in the inability to perform the duties assigned and subsequent termination of employment. In addition, Applicants for employment must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship, at least 18 years of age. Reference DOE Order 472.2 , “Personnel Security”. If you hold more than one citizenship (i.e., of the U.S. and another country), your ability to obtain a security clearance may be impacted.

Department of Energy Q Clearance (position will be cleared to this level). Reviews and tests for the absence of any illegal drug as defined in 10 CFR Part 707.4 , “Workplace Substance Abuse Programs at DOE Sites,” will be conducted. Applicant selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation, required to participate in subsequent reinvestigations, and must meet the eligibility requirements for access to classified matter. Successful completion of a counterintelligence evaluation, which may include a counterintelligence-scope polygraph examination, may also be required. Reference 10 CFR Part 709 , “Counterintelligence Evaluation Program.”

MSTS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. MSTS is a background screening, drug-free workplace.

Annual salary range for this position is: $95,139.20 - $142,708.80.

Starting salary is determined based on the position market value, the individual candidate education and experience and internal equity.