Location: Fully On-site in Columbus, OH; Fort Belvoir, VA; or Battle Creek, MI
Employment Type: Full-time.
Salary Range: $175K - $185K
Clearance Required: Active Top Secret
Who we are:
Horizon Industries Limited (Horizon) is a dynamic IT and Management Consulting firm based in the Washington, DC area. Founded in 1996, Horizon Industries Limited (Horizon) has evolved into a company of highly qualified professionals that provides full-cycle IT consulting and Management support in both the private and public sectors.
Horizon's culture is based on our core values, and we PRIDE ourselves on a diverse, employee- and family-centric approach.
Summary of requirements:
- 5 years relevant Cybersecurity/IT experience
- IAT II: One of the following
- CCNA-Security; CySA+; GICSP; GSEC; Security+ CE; CND; SSCP
- CNDSP/CSSP-IR
- Must have one of the "Computer Network Defense" CE Certifications within six (6) months of onboarding.
- Active Top Secret
- On Site: Columbus, OH; Fort Belvoir, VA; Battle Creek, MI
What are we are looking for:
We are looking for a CND Analyst that will:
- Participates in 24x7x365 monitoring DLA's SIEM and other cybersecurity monitoring tools in an effort to detect and respond to cybersecurity threats within DLA's Enterprise Network Environment.
- Performs actions to protect, monitor, detect, analyze, and respond to unauthorized activity.
- Employs Cybersecurity capabilities and deliberate actions to respond to specific alerts or emerging threats.
- Reviews logged events for trends that are indicative of attack or compromise within the environment.
- Actively monitors logs and traffic for Advanced Persistent Threats (APT) and "low and slow" attacks within the environment.
- Maintains awareness of possible threats through the use of intelligence resources to include Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT).
- Provides technical analysis and sustainment support for the enterprise for IA tools and applications and assists with the application of Defense-In-Depth signatures and perimeter defense controls to diminish network threats.
Required Skills / Experience
- Five (5) years of relevant IT experience.
- Two (2) years performing root cause analysis of cybersecurity events and incidents
- Working knowledge of at least at least two types of security tools:
- Firewall
- IDS/IPS
- Host based antivirus
- Data loss prevention
- Vulnerability Management
- Forensics
- Malware Analysis
- Device Hardening
- Understanding of Defense-in-Depth
- Ability to build scripts and tools to enhance threat detection and incident response capabilities (Preferably in SPL, Python, PowerShell)
- Must possess a DOD Top Secret Clearance.
- Must possess a relevant certification meeting the DOD 8570.01 IAT level II. One of the following:
- CCNA-Security
- CySA+
- GICSP
- GSEC
- Security+ CE
- CND
- SSCP
- Must maintain CNDSP/CSSP-IR
- Must have one of the "Computer Network Defense" CE Certifications within six (6) months of onboarding.
Project Overview:
This project supports DLA Cybersecurity in performing CSSP functions for DLA to include but not limited to performing incident response and cybersecurity content development focused on but not limited to externally hosted programs and applications. Coordinates with DLA stakeholder groups to ensure incident handling is conducted across the enterprise to protect DLA data, networks, applications both internally and externally hosted in accordance with DoD directives.
Program Overview:
The JETS Program provides the full range of IT services, technical and management expertise that support applications, software, hardware, infrastructure, and systems, across the DLA IT Enterprise. Support is provided for information technology solutions, technical support, maintenance, and sustainment; operations support; application development, maintenance, and technical support; and lifecycle management. Additionally, the program also supports administrative program management support for IT program offices and DLA Information Operations (J6) Office. The program provides support technology services across the DLA Information Operations Enterprise, the DLA Program Executive Offices (PEO), and all other technology services currently supported through DLA Contracting Services Office (DCSO) acquisitions.
Why you will succeed at Horizon:
Horizon works at the forefront of new technologies and development practices and supports its employees in being trained and certified in the latest and greatest. As we continue to expand and grow the Horizon brand around the globe, we want to ensure that our team members are growing with us, as you are a vital part of our success story. This is a great opportunity for us to invest in our employees by supporting them with the right skills and tools to be successful in their careers.
You will find a career map with a focus on someone who wants to specialize in a technical track or a people management track. We will provide you with a series of personal and professional development opportunities to ensure you have the support and tools necessary to grow and achieve your goals. This includes personal career coaching and mentoring opportunities, among other initiatives.
Why you will love working with us/ Perks:
- A comprehensive benefits package including healthcare (medical, dental, vision, and disability)
- a 401 (k) program where you are 100% vested from day one with an employer match after 90 days.
- An Educational Assistance program.
- a Student Loan Repayment Program
- Gym Reimbursement Program.
- Paid Time off
- Dynamics, a passionate, multi-disciplinary team of creative minds to work with, and many more.
Horizon is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and it is our policy to consider all applicants for employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.
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