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Job Title	IT Security Analyst (VA Team Rotating)
Job ID Number	172852
Company	General Dynamics Information Technology
Location	Clarksville, VA
Job Category	Information Technology
Job Description	General Dynamics Information Technology is a top-tier IT integrator that provides information technology, systems engineering and professional services to customers in the defense, intelligence, homeland security, federal civil and commercial sectors. With approximately 17,000 professionals worldwide, the company has the customer knowledge, domain expertise and proven performance to manage large-scale, mission-critical IT programs. Security analysts needed to staff a 24x7 Security Operations Center (SOC). Responsibilities: Provide first level IDS monitoring, analysis and incident response to information security alerts events. Analyze network traffic and IDS alerts to assess, prioritize and differentiate between potential intrusion attempts and false alarms. Launch and track investigations to resolution. Compose and send alert notifications. Advise incident responders in the steps to take to investigate and resolve computer security incidents. Recommend IDS filters to eliminate false positives. The ideal candidate should be able to multitask and give equal attention to a variety of functions while under pressure. Speed and accuracy are essential, as is the ability to make quick, informed decisions while facing a deadline. This position requires the ability to work 12-hour shifts. A portion of your time must be spent keeping up with current vulnerabilities, attacks, and countermeasures. Must have strong written and oral communication skills and be self-directed and independent. BS/BA degree 5-8 years of experience. Knowledge of one or more of the following information security disciplines: Intrusion Detection System (IDS) monitoring, incident response, information assurance, computer security best practices, system hardening, vulnerability assessment, vulnerability management, antivirus, firewalls, and techniques for analyzing TCP/IP network traffic and event logs. Project management skills desired but not required. Experience with IDS software such as Enterasys Dragon, SourceFire, Snort or Cisco Secure IDS, log event correlation / Security Information Management (SIM) tools such as ArcSight, vulnerability assessment tools such as Nessus and network analysis / sniffer tools such as WireShark. Experience working in a large government or corporate enterprise environment. Certifications such as CISSP, SANS GIAC, Security+, Network+, Linux+, MCSE, CCNA or SSCP are desired but not required. Candidate must possess or be able to obtain a SECRET security clearance and pass a background investigation.
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