Job Purpose: Seeking cyber operator with hands-on Intrusion Detection System (IDS) and forensic analyst experience. In support of National Cyber Protection Team (CPT) operations, candidate will serve as Cyber Operators filling either a Cyber Security Network Analyst position or Cyber Security Host Analyst position. Duties and Responsibilities - Job Specifications: The operator will conduct network navigation, tactical forensic analysis, collection of valuable operational data, and when directed, execute operations in support of defensive initiatives. * Operators will provide support for persistent monitoring of all designated networks, enclaves, and systems. * Candidate may be required to interpret, analyze, and report findings in accordance with computer network directives, including initiating, responding, and reporting discovered events. * Candidate may be required to manage and execute first-level responses and address reported or detected incidents. * Candidate will participate in project review meetings and provide technical INFOSEC guidance and updates; document policies, procedures, and lessons learned accordingly. * Candidate must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills. Qualifications: Education: Minimum Bachelor's degree and 2 years' experience, Associates degree with 4 years' experience or 6 years' equivalent experience without a degree; degrees focused on engineering or applied science. Other degrees with strong computer technology curriculum may be considered. Specialized knowledge: General knowledge of physical computer components and architectures, including the functions of various components and peripherals, basic programming concepts, assembly codes, TCP/IP, OSI models, underlying networking protocols, security hardware and software. Experience: * Experience with toolsets such as Wireshark, ELK, Moloch, Metasploit, tcpdump, NMap, Nessus, Snort, Bro, EnCase, Forensic Toolkit, Windows Fundamentals, UNIX fundamentals, exploitation theory, privilege escalation, evidence removal * Experience with Cyber Threats Detection and Mitigation, Behavioral Malware Analysis * Experience with, Advanced Network Traffic Analysis, Malicious Network Traffic Analysis * Have strong UNIX/Linux fundamentals along with familiarity of UNIX/Linux/Windows Command Line Interface (CLI) * Demonstrated ability to methodically analyze problems and identify potential solutions * Experience programming in assembly, compiled, and interpreted languages. * Experience with encryption and decryption such as PGP, DES, AES, RSA, and PKI. * Experience programming in C, C++, C#, Ruby, Perl, Python, SQL. * Experience working with correlation environment tools (i.e., ArcSight) Professional Certification: * Possess or be willing to obtain within 6-months of start date if not already possessed - Operating System Certification; Microsoft or Linux * Certifications such as GXPN, GREM CCNA, CCNP, CCIE, GCFA, GNFA, RHCE, CompTIA, LPT, OSCP, GXPN, GREM CEH, Security+, MCP, and SANS GPEN a plus Other characteristics such as personal characteristics: * Must meet DoD 8570 IAT Level 3 requirements * Candidate should be self-motivated with minimal supervision * Proficiency in writing, editing, executing scripts on Windows, Linux, UNIX systems. * Have strong UNIX/Linux fundamentals along with familiarity of UNIX/Linux/Windows Command Line Interface (CLI) * Demonstrated ability to methodically analyze problems and identify potential solutions * Ability to explain, present, demonstrate (when applicable) and document the operational impact of a vulnerability or exploit * Ability to assist customer with implementing policies and tactics, techniques and procedures for conducting assessments Clearance Level: ACTIVE TS/SCI CLEARANCE; National Team positions will require successful Counter Intelligence Polygraph Examination (completed after hire) SIM&S, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other protected class.