Cyber Defence Analyst

• Network security appliances (Firewalls, IDS/IPS devices)
• Proficient understanding of network security protocols and architectures, such as TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP, ICMP, SSL/TLS, and how they relate to risks like DNS spoofing, DDoS attacks, or Man-in-the-Middle attacks.
• Experience with large-scale data processing hardware for cybersecurity applications, such as threat analytics, anomaly detection, and data correlation.
• Hands-on experience with tools like Snort, Suricata, or proprietary IDS/IPS solutions to monitor, analyze, and mitigate malicious traffic.
• Proficient in tools such as Wireshark and tcpdump for deep analysis of network traffic and identification of anomalies, misconfigurations, or malicious activities.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to engage with varied stakeholders along with presenting incident response briefing
• Experience with MS Officer operating system

• Bachelor’s Degree 8-10 years’ experience or a Master’s with 6-8 years’ experience
• Undergraduate degree
• Equivalent demonstrated experience
• GCIH or any relevant incident response DoD 8140 certification
• Field: Relevant or related discipline

• DHS/CBP suitability clearance
• Equivalent demonstrated experience

It is a condition of employment that employees obtain and retain the appropriate level of security clearance and medical clearance applicable to each role.

The employee will require a Top-Secret Positive Vetting (TSPV)

of Defence Security Clearance (Australian) or TS/SCI (U.S.) clearance w/ Poly

Tickets and Licenses:

• CPR
• White Card
• First Aid

All personnel assigned to work shall be:

• At least 18 years of age
• Able to fluently read, write, and speak the English language

This position is designated as a safety sensitive position.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and compliant work environment, Amentum is a drug-free workplace and requires all personnel to comply with company drug and alcohol policies as a condition of employment.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of the drug screening process.

Please note that this may include pre-hire screening for marijuana, as well as other federally controlled substances due to Amentum’s role as a federal contractor and trusted partner to the US Government.

Safety - Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment.

As appropriate, each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements and fulfilling all self-aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks and serving on safety committees and teams.

Quality - Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction.

It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations.

Accordingly, each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts.

Each employee must read and understand his/her Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.

Procedure Compliance - Each employee must read, understand and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures and policies pertaining to his/her job.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

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