Senior Cyber Threat Analyst

The Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) is looking for a qualified Sr. Cyber Threat Analyst to support our government customer at Fort Shafter, Hawai'i.

DESCRIPTION OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Research and analyze threat products/reports from multiple intelligence and operational sources to provide situational awareness of Indicators of Compromise (IOCs) to support DCO-IDM operations to defend the Army and DoD Information Networks. Identify mitigation and detection measures in response to general or specific Advanced Persistent Threats (APT), attempted exploits/attacks, malware delivery, etc. on the respective networks. Enhance detection capabilities to deter threats.
• Cyber Threat Analysis: Identify the nature of the threat; analyze collected data for Defensive Cyber Operations-Internal Defensive Measures (DCO-IDM) value to understand adversary technical capabilities and Tactics, Techniques and Procedures (TTP)/methods of deployment. Analyze the attack/exploit capability of the software, document, and catalog findings for future correlation. Provide all pertinent findings to personnel responsible for the development of signatures capable of detecting the analyzed malware as it propagates on infected systems. Document, update and enhance processes and procedures by producing training materials, standards documents and reports. Contractor employees will have familiarization with additional analysis tools including but not limited to: Zeek, Elastic, Security Onion, etc.
• Generate and maintain a database of IOCs as well as report indications and warnings of malicious cyber activities.
• Creation of threat visualizations related to APTs to unveil the capabilities, tactics, techniques, and procedures of the APT group.
• Ability to create meaningful data representations within SIEM to aid in Incident Handling and Response processes.
• Weekly Security Awareness reports to inform the users in the Pacific AOR of current cyber threats. Remain aware of current activity trends on Army, other government, and commercial networks.
• Research, hypothesize, and create products related to specific Cyber Threat Actors (CTA).
• Exercise Support: Capable of creating industry standard Defensive Cyberspace Operations briefings.
• Whitepaper research and data compilation to share with Cyber organizations across the DoDIN.
• Assess current data sets and provide meaningful representations to enable leadership decision making.
• Willingness to travel at least 10% of the time.
• 40-hour work week.
• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

REQUIRED DEGREE/EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION:

• Must meet at least one baseline certification under the CSSP-Auditor position category per DoD 8570.01-M regulations upon date of hire:

• CEH, CySA+, CISA, GSNA, CFR, or PenTest+

• Must meet designated Computing Environment (CE) certifications within six (6) months of hire.

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field, preferred.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Knowledge of Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs) in the Pacific AOR.

• Must possess and demonstrate knowledge to gather and analyze Intelligence Reports from external organizations to build products for Hunt Team detection and mitigation.

• Experience with the following Microsoft products:

• PowerBI

• Windows Server

• and MS Office Enterprise

• Intermediate experience with Linux.

• Experience planning, synchronizing, and conducting Information Operations (IO) with the customer and other vendors.

REQUIRED CITIZENSHIP AND CLEARANCE:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Must have a TOP SECRET/SCI clearance OR a SECRET clearance with the ability to upgrade.

The Alakaina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) is a fast-growing government service provider. Employees enjoy competitive salaries; a 401K plan with company match; medical, dental, disability, and life insurance coverage; tuition reimbursement; paid time off; and 11 paid holidays. The Alakaina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer of individuals with disabilities and veterans. We are proud to state that we do not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. If you are a person with a disability and you need an accommodation during the application process, please click here to request accommodation. We E-Verify all employees.

The Alakaina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) is comprised of industry-recognized government service firms designated as Native Hawaiian Organization (NHO)-owned and 8(a) certified businesses. The Family of Companies (FOCs) includes Keaki Technologies, Laulima Government Solutions, Kūpono Government Services, and Kapili Services, Pookela Solutions, Kīkaha Solutions, LLC, and Pololei Solutions, LLC. Alakaina Foundation activities under the 501(c)3 principally benefit the youth of Hawaii through charitable efforts which includes providing innovative educational programs that combine leadership, science & technology, and environmental stewardship.

For additional information, please visit www.alakainafoundation.com

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