*********Only Applicants with the required clearance level will be reviewed for these openings************
Clear Ridge is looking for Network Threat Support Specialists who will perform analysis to support cyber operation in the Ft. Meade, MD area. The NTSS will serve as a member of a computer network operations (CNO) intelligence team, focused on the threat to networked weapons platforms and US and DoD information networks. They will also collaborate with analytical counterparts across the U.S. Intelligence Community; apply knowledge of threat environment, open-source tools, and current implementation of threat technologies in order to devise all-source analytic/collection strategies to pursue access and exploitation of targets of interest.
These intelligence professionals will be responsible for Cyber activity tracking to include intrusion analysis, intent, damage assessment and attack characterization for the purpose of network defense and attribution. Demonstrating ability to identify network vulnerabilities for access purposes. Reporting experience and fluency in reporting vehicles. (Grapevine, etc.) Developing techniques for the identification and analysis of anomalous activity.
Minimum Qualifications:
TS/SCI clearance with Poly
BA or BS degree
Junior Network Threat Support Specialist
Qualifications:
Degree in a relevant field or equivalent military training with 4 years of related experience
Experience in network and vulnerability analysis within the DoD/IC.
Experience with the following Tools/Databases: Wireshark, IDA Pro, WinHex, Encase or OLLY Dbg
2+ years of Intelligence analysis experience within the DoD/IC.
Understanding & experience with collection management and intelligence community databases.
Understanding of the Special Technical Operations and Special Access Program communities
Preferred Qualifications:
Has one or more of the following certifications: GCFIH, CNDA, DoD Forensic Examiner and/or Network Intrusion Analyst, Security+, SSCP, Cisco CCNA (and other Cisco related network certs), Network +, CISSP,GSEC, GCIA, GPEN, GCFW, GCFA
Experience with Grapevine.
Mid-Level Network Threat Support Specialist
Qualifications:
Degree in a relevant field or equivalent military training with 6 years of related experience
Experience in network and vulnerability analysis within the DoD/IC.
Experienced in the following Tools/Databases: Wireshark, IDA Pro, WinHex, Encase or OLLY Dbg
4+ years of Intelligence analysis experience within the DoD/IC.
Understanding & experience with collection management and intelligence community databases.
Understanding of the Special Technical Operations and Special Access Program communities
Preferred Qualifications:
Has one or more of the following certifications: GCFIH, CNDA, DoD Forensic Examiner and/or Network Intrusion Analyst, Security+, SSCP, Cisco CCNA (and other Cisco related network certs), Network +, CISSP,GSEC, GCIA, GPEN, GCFW, GCFA
Experience with Grapevine.
Senior Network Threat Support Specialist
Qualifications:
Degree in a relevant field or equivalent military training with 10 years of related experience
Able to understand, interpret, and draw conclusions based on large sets of disparate data.
Experience in network and vulnerability analysis within the DoD/IC.
Able to perform statistical analysis and trending
Has knowledge of Windows system internals which includes proficiency with Windbg and Memory analysis experience
Experience with malware discovery and anomaly detection
Experience with software reverse engineering includes proficiency with IDA Pro
Experienced in the following Tools/Databases: Grapevine, Wireshark, IDA Pro, WinHex, Encase or OLLY Dbg
Experience with reporting/tipping and prioritizing information.
Experience with scripting languages such as Perl, Python, etc.
6+ years of Intelligence analysis experience within the DoD/IC.
Understanding & experience with collection management and intelligence community databases.
Preferred Qualifications:
Understanding of the Special Technical Operations and Special Access Program communities
Strong collaboration skills and the ability to work in a team environment
Superior communication ability, particularly well-written.
Additional Information
Come learn how we take care of our team, and why we were ranked Inc. 5000 Magazine’s #140 Fastest Growing Company nationwide – ranking #5 in Maryland and #7 in Government Services! And see how we were ranked a 2020 Top Workplace by the Baltimore Sun!
Clear Ridge Defense is the premier service solutions provider supporting the Service and Joint cyberspace operations and intelligence community in three core areas of expertise:
Cyber Systems & Software Engineering
Cyber Intelligence & Operations Planning
Security Risk Analysis, Mitigation & Training
All delivered by highly talented and focused team members that are supported by an unmatched professional and family-oriented culture that leverages and builds on sound, proven principles.
Benefits Snapshot:
100% Fully-Covered Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
100% Fully-Covered Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
100% Fully-Covered Life and AD&D Insurance
Unique Flexible PTO
11 Paid Federal Holidays
$500 New Uniform Bonus for Transitioning Military
Monthly Tax-Free Cell Phone Stipend
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Competitive 401k Matching to plan for retirement
Free financial advising from qualified experts
Annual $5,000 Training Allotment
One-of-a-kind Referral Program: $5,000 per referral OR $250/mo indefinitely, with no limit to number of referrals
Business Development and Client Expansion Bonuses
Monthly Company-Paid Socials and Events