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Cyber Security Analyst

Chantilly, VA · Information Technology

The Sponsor requires support related to providing technical analysis and support to cyber operations; which will entail expertise in analyzing and synthesizing collection to evaluate and extract relevant data, preparing written reports, providing briefings. The contractor should be knowledgeable of current cyber trends and be able to apply that knowledge to meet the Sponsor’s dynamic technical requirements. The Sponsor also requires support to provide knowledge management support to further ongoing Sponsor initiatives which consists of organization, project management, development of technical materials, and coordination for focused web-based portals, websites and training.

Responsibilities

  • Provide technical analysis support and assistance to the Sponsor’s virtual and cyber operations
  • Review technical collection, evaluate and extract relevant data, and prepare written reports and briefings as necessary
  • Develop systems to support chats, process incoming and outgoing data, understand the implications of technology on security, and maintain documentation relating to the systems
  • Maintain knowledge of technical tools used and engage in continuous learning regarding new technologies to support Sponsor operations
  • Possess an advanced understanding of cyber operations to include knowledge of internet protocols, IP addressing methodology, and implications of geolocation, fraud detection, and spoofing techniques
  • Communicate complex technical concepts, describe technologies used and the rationale behind them, and discuss technical risks and mitigation strategies
  • Have the knowledge required to initiate vetting of meta-data and know how to report that in the context of vetting requirements
  • Collaborate with other departments and serve as a conduit to the technical analysis team in identifying opportunities for advanced technical
  • Read and respond to Sponsor communications
  • Assist in developing technical documents including user manuals, training materials, website content, feedback forms and reports
  • Work with multiple teams to edit functional descriptions, internal websites and databases, special reports and other deliverables and documents
  • Facilitate organization-wide meetings, information sessions and activities, such as brainstorming, training and informal brownbag sessions
  • Track and maintain information on specialized Sponsor software and tool update releases to manage information on potential impact, use, and accessibility for the Sponsor workforce. Respond to direct management and other high-profile taskings, to include project management duties to maintain schedule and ensure periodic review.
  • Provide documentation, reports and information updates to the Sponsor on ongoing activities and Sponsor directed initiatives
  • Confer with team members, customers and service providers to discuss, analyze, or resolve website and knowledge repository usability issues
  • Prepare reports, periodic updates and correspondence concerning project specifications, activities and status
  • Produce useful information presented in clear views that enable leadership to make informed decisions. Output can be in the form of metrics, progress-tracking visualizations, charts, schedules and other visually appealing and effective manners for communicating regarding ongoing projects that span the activities of the office and the organization.

Requirements

  • TS/SCI FSP Clearance
  • Demonstrated experience using social media platforms and an understanding of how these platforms operate, to include use of fraud detection techniques
  • Demonstrated experience in advanced cyber operations to include knowledge of internet protocols, IP addressing, and use of virtual machines and emulators
  • Demonstrated experience working to mitigate the impact of geolocation and fraud detection on operations
  • Demonstrated experience and detailed knowledge of Intelligence Community Directives (ICDs) related to cybersecurity, to include ICD 503
  • Demonstrated experience using critical thinking skills to innovate and resolve issues
  • Demonstrated experience securely working with and designing websites and an understanding of the risks and proper use of encryption technologies as well as commercial messaging applications

Desired Skills

  • Demonstrated experience developing methods to harden Sponsor processes and procedures against security threats
  • Demonstrated experience working to execute Sponsor mission and working successfully and collaboratively with Sponsor elements and components
  • Demonstrated experience or knowledge of Sponsor documentation
  • Foreign language capability in Arabic, Swahili, French, Pashto, Russian, Turkish, or Somali


About Us
For more than 20 years, NewGen Technologies has solved our clients’ toughest IT challenges with integrity, security, and outstanding service by delivering both technology and talent. We have helped secure borders, have used artificial intelligence (AI) to fight terror, aided the identification of criminals, and have helped to prevent crime through the introduction of biometrics. Our team of Highly Cleared Specialists have hard-to-find skills and expertise in a wide spectrum of technologies to provide solutions that transform business processes and solve problems of national significance. #CJ

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