Counter Access Analyst III

Job description

Overview Abacus Technology is seeking a Counter Access Analyst to provide technical support for the AFCENT Network Operations and Security Center (NOSC) at Shaw AFB. This is a full-time position. Responsibilities: - Build tactical and strategic network profiles for specific systems and complete network architecture. - Utilize network intrusion devices and available cyber defense infrastructure, including but not limited to, Endpoint Security Systems, Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems (IDS/IPS), proxy security appliances, forensics tools, and other security agents to minimize threats to AFCENT Networks. - Assist with analyst training in advanced traffic analysis, incident response, and cyber hunt activities. - Proactively conduct cyber hunt activities, search through systems and networks to detect advanced threats and monitor network traffic to determine system vulnerabilities and required fixes; apply established network security procedures, log and make recommendations for correcting network security incidents; and coordinate the escalation of security issues requiring detailed analysis to Cybersecurity Analysts. - Proactively analyze AFCENT network IDS and IPS for eviden...