Security Analyst - Detection Analyst - Military Veterans

Date Posted:

2024-09-26

Country:

United States of America

Location:

FL807: 640 Roberts Ave, Pensacola FL 640 Roberts Avenue Corry Station, Pensacola, FL, 32511 USA

Position Role Type:

Hybrid

You have been redirected to RTX’s career page as we have recently transitioned from RTX to become a standalone company, which provides us with greater autonomy and opportunities for growth. As a prospective employee of Nightwing, you’ll have the chance to contribute to our continued success and shape the future of our cybersecurity, intelligence, and services offerings.

Nightwing provides technically advanced full-spectrum cyber, data operations, systems integration and intelligence mission support services to meet our customers’ most demanding challenges. Our capabilities include cyber space operations, cyber defense and resiliency, vulnerability research, ubiquitous technical surveillance, data intelligence, lifecycle mission enablement, and software modernization. Nightwing brings disruptive technologies, agility, and competitive offerings to customers in the intelligence community, defense, civil, and commercial markets.

Nightwing is looking for an experienced and technically proficient Cybersecurity Incident Responder who can support our customer in the detection, response, mitigation, investigation, and reporting of cyber threats affecting the client networks. This large mission critical development and sustainment program designs, builds, delivers, and operates a network operations environment introducing new cyber capabilities to address emerging threats.

This position requires shift work including nights/weekends

Responsibilities include:

Responsible for leading incident response efforts and reporting status to stakeholders and leadership.

Maintain an understanding of the current vulnerabilities, response, and mitigation strategies used in cyber security operations

Produce reports and briefs to provide an accurate depiction of the current threat landscape and associated risk.

Investigate cyber activity targeting customer information and its infrastructure

Providing mentorship and technical education to CIRT personnel

Liaison with other government cyber threat analysis entities, such as inter-agency Cyber Threat Working Groups

Analyze and report cyber threats as well as assist in deterring, identifying, monitoring, investigating and analyzing computer network intrusions

Meet and maintain customer required Information Assurance training compliance

Required Skills:

Must be a U.S. Citizen

Must have active/current Top-Secret clearance with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI.

Must be able to receive DHS suitability prior to starting employment.

8+ years of directly relevant experience

Current experience with AWS security solutions and cloud security investigations

Current incident response experience using Splunk

Previous experience with penetration testing (red/blue/purple teams)

Previous security investigation experience (OS Forensics, Network Forensics, Web Application Forensics, Cloud Forensics, etc.)

Experience as a Linux/Windows/Network administrator

Must be able to work collaboratively across agencies and physical locations

Excellent oral and verbal communication

Desired Skills:

Hands-on experience in the detection, response, mitigation, and/or reporting of cyber threats affecting client networks

Experience in computer intrusion analysis and incident response

Experience with computer network surveillance/monitoring

Knowledge and understanding of network protocols, network devices, multiple operating systems, and secure architectures

Familiarity with computer evidence seizure, computer forensic analysis, and data recovery

Experience with System log analysis

Current experience with network intrusion detection and response operations (Protect, Defend, Respond and Sustain methodology)

Current experience with cyber threats and the associated tactics, techniques, and procedures used to infiltrate computer networks

Current experience with AWS security solutions and cloud security investigations

Desired Certifications:

Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP), Cisco Certified Security Professional (CCSP) or similar certification

Skill Level 1 certification (SANS GCIH or equivalent certification)

Skill level 2 certification (SANS GCFA, GCFR, or equivalent certifications)

Splunk Power User or higher

AWS Certified Practitioner or higher

Required Education:

A bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity, security operations, computer science, a related specialized area; or High School Diploma and 18 years of directly relevant experience.

Previously part of a leading Fortune 100 company and headquartered in Dulles, VA; Nightwing became independent in 2024 but continues to support the nation’s most mission impactful initiatives.

When we formed Nightwing, we brought a deep set of credentials and an unfaltering commitment to the mission. For over four decades, our team has been providing some of the world’s most technically advanced full-spectrum cyber, data operations, systems integration and intelligence support services to the U.S. government on its most important missions.

At Nightwing, we value collaboration and teamwork. You’ll have the opportunity to work alongside talented individuals who are passionate about what they do. Together, we’ll leverage our collective expertise to drive innovation, solve complex problems, and deliver exceptional results for our clients.

Thank you for considering joining us as we embark on this new journey and shape the future of cybersecurity and intelligence together as part of the Nightwing team.

The salary range for this role is 96,000 USD - 200,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX 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 or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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