Warnings Analyst, TN., USA

Location : Oak Ridge, TN Job Title : Warnings Analyst; Level 4-6 Organization : Chief Information Security Office Job Specialty : Cyber Security Clearance Required : TS / SCI Duration : 9 months with option to direct hire.

EmDrive, LLC. (EmDrive) is a nationally-recognized computer systems design services firm dedicated to providing critical infrastructure systems engineering services in support of our Nation’s security.

Using a disciplined systems engineering approach that is supported by an innovative software toolsets, EmDrive provides solutions to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of our government and private clients.

We support the defense, energy, and science markets through responsive, cost-effective execution of critical security, infrastructure, nuclear defense and nonproliferation, and environmental projects.

This position is a hybrid role in Oak Ridge, TN. Some on-site work may be required in this position. Required Knowledge , Skills, Abilities : The Threat Warning Analyst develops unique cyber indicators to maintain constant awareness of the status of the highly dynamic operating environment.

Collects, processes, analyzes, and disseminates cyber warning assessments.

• Knowledge of computer networking concepts and protocols, and network security methodologies.
• Knowledge of laws, regulations, policies, and ethics as they relate to cybersecurity and privacy.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity and privacy principles.
• Knowledge of cyber threats and vulnerabilities.
• Knowledge of cyber attack stages (e.g., reconnaissance, scanning, enumeration, gaining access, escalation of privileges, maintaining access, network exploitation, covering tracks).
• Knowledge of website types, administration, functions, and content management system (CMS).
• Knowledge of attack methods and techniques (DDoS, brute force, spoofing, etc.).
• Knowledge of classification and control markings standards, policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of common computer / network infections (virus, Trojan, etc.) and methods of infection (ports, attachments, etc.).
• Knowledge of current computer-based intrusion sets.
• Knowledge of cyber intelligence / information collection capabilities and repositories.
• Knowledge of data communications terminology (e.g., networking protocols, Ethernet, IP, encryption, optical devices, removable media).
• Knowledge of fundamental cyber operations concepts, terminology / lexicon (i.e., environment preparation, cyber-attack, cyber defense), principles, capabilities, limitations, and effects.
• Knowledge of general Supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) system components.
• Knowledge of host-based security products and how those products affect exploitation and reduce vulnerability.
• Knowledge of how to extract, analyze, and use metadata.
• Knowledge of intelligence disciplines.
• Knowledge of intelligence preparation of the environment and similar processes.
• Knowledge of intelligence support to planning, execution, and assessment.
• Knowledge of internal tactics to anticipate and / or emulate threat capabilities and actions.
• Knowledge of malware.
• Knowledge of the basics of network security (e.g., encryption, firewalls, authentication, honey pots, perimeter protection).
• Knowledge of the common networking and routing protocols (e.g. TCP / IP), services (e.g., web, mail, DNS), and how they interact to provide network communications.
• Knowledge of the ways in which targets or threats use the Internet.
• Knowledge of threat and / or target systems.
• Knowledge of what constitutes a threat to a network.
• Knowledge of wireless technologies (e.g., cellular, satellite, GSM) to include the basic structure, architecture, and design of modern wireless communications systems.
• Skill in conducting non-attributable research.
• Skill in conducting research using deep web.
• Skill in identifying critical target elements, to include critical target elements for the cyber domain.
• Skill in identifying cyber threats which may jeopardize organization and / or partner interests.
• Skill in preparing and presenting briefings.
• Skill in providing understanding of target or threat systems through the identification and link analysis of physical, functional, or behavioral relationships.
• Skill in writing, reviewing and editing cyber-related Intelligence / assessment products from multiple sources.
• Ability to accurately and completely source all data used in intelligence, assessment and / or planning products.
• Ability to clearly articulate intelligence requirements into well-formulated research questions and data tracking variables for inquiry tracking purposes.
• Ability to focus research efforts to meet the customer’s decision-making needs.
• Ability to identify intelligence gaps.
• Ability to recognize and mitigate deception in reporting and analysis.
• Ability to utilize multiple intelligence sources across all intelligence disciplines. What You Can Expect Meaningful work and unique opportunities to support missions vital to national and global security.

Top-notch, dedicated colleagues. Generous pay and benefits with a stable organization. Career advancement and professional development programs.

Work-life balance fostered through flexible work options and wellness initiatives. Benefits EmDrive’s benefits package was carefully designed to meet the needs of our employees and their families.

These benefits include : Major Medical Plan Dental Plan Vision Plan Disability Insurance Life insurance Retirement Plan 401(k) PTO Pay Rate : Please submit salary or hourly rate requirements along with resume or in a cover letter.

Notes The minimum education and experience for the lowest career level in the job posting range are listed under Minimum Job Requirements.

Successful candidates hired into a higher career level than the minimum in the range must meet the requirements listed in the job leveling charts for the career level into which they are being hired.

Level 1 - Associates degree with limited experience or high school diploma with 1 to 4 years of experience. Requires basic knowledge and familiarity with equipment in area of expertise.

Level 2 - Bachelors degree in a technical field with limited experience or Associates degree in a technical field and 2 to 5 years of related experience.

Requires general knowledge and understanding in area of expertise and associated equipment, processes or systems. Level 3 - Masters degree in a technical field with limited experience or Bachelors degree in a technical field and 2 to 5 years of related experience or Associates degree in a technical field and 5 to 10 years of related experience.

Requires advanced knowledge and understanding in area of expertise and associated equipment, processes or systems. Level 4 - PhD in a technical field with limited experience or Masters degree in a technical field and 2 to 5 years of related experience or Bachelors degree in a technical field and 5 to 10 years of related experience or Associates degree in a technical field and 10 to 15 years of related experience.

Requires demonstrated in-depth knowledge and skills in a technical specialty. Level 5 - PhD in a technical field and 2 to 5 years of related experience or Masters degree in a technical field and 5 to 10 years of related experience or Bachelors degree in a technical field and 10 to 15 years of related experience or Associates degree in a technical field and 15 to 20 years of related experience.

Requires demonstrated in-depth knowledge and skills in a technical specialty. Recognized as an expert in their field. Level 6 - PhD in a technical field and 5 or more years of related experience or Masters degree in a technical field and 10 or more years of related experience or Bachelors degree in a technical field and 15 or more years of related experience or Associates degree in a technical field and 20 or more years of related experience.

Requires demonstrated in-depth knowledge and skills in a technical specialty. This level should be limited to a small population.

Recognized as an expert in their field. Requires a Government clearance; Clearance Required : TS / SCI . The ability to obtain and maintain a Government clearance is required.

Position may require entry into Materials Access Areas (MAA) and participation in the Human Reliability Program (HRP). If HRP is required, candidate must complete a counterintelligence-scope polygraph, pursuant to 10CFR 709.

Medical requirements may apply. EmDrive, LLC and its Customers are a drug-free workplace. Candidates accepting a job offer will be required to pass a pre-placement physical, drug screening and background investigation.

As an employee, you may be required to receive and maintain a security clearance from the United States Department of Energy in order to meet eligibility requirements for access to sensitive information or matter.

U.S. citizenship is a requirement for security clearance applicants. All employees are subject to being randomly selected for drug testing without advance notification.

EmDrive, LLC and its Customers are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, disability or veteran status.

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