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Newberry Group

Real Time Cyber Analyst

Newberry Group, Island Ford, North Carolina, United States

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Who We Are Newberry Group is a performance-driven government services and solutions firm that provides security compliance, program governance, consulting, and customized solutions for public sector clients nationwide. The strength of our company is a direct reflection of our highly skilled and talented workforce.

Job Summary Newberry Group's Public Sector Division is seeking Real Time Cyber Analysts with the expertise to support a 24/7 Cyber Network Defense (CND) Operation for Department of Defense networks in Ford Island, Hawaii. This includes performing real-time cyber threat intelligence analysis, correlating actionable security events, performing network traffic analysis using raw packet data, and participating in the coordination of resources during the incident response process. Candidates must hold an active Secret or interim Secret clearance. Additionally, candidates must have the ability to obtain an interim‑Top Secret clearance and be able to possess a Top‑Secret w/ SCI clearance in the future.

Location Ford Island, HI. Work is to be performed on‑site and is subject to change with communication from the client. There are three available shifts: 7am‑3pm, 3pm‑11pm, and 11pm‑7am.

Salary Base pay range: $100,000 – $120,000 per year.

Responsibilities And Duties

Review DoD and open source intelligence for threats

Identify Indicators of Compromise (IOCs) and integrate those into sensors and SIEMs

Triage alerts to identify malicious actors on customer networks

Assist T1 analysts with triage and analysis

Complete moderate‑level cyber analysis of potential events

Report incidents to customers and USCYBERCOM

Basic Qualifications And Skills Required

Bachelor's degree and 2+ years of prior relevant experience; additional work experience or Cyber courses/certifications may be substituted in lieu of a degree

Demonstrated understanding of TCP/IP, common networking ports and protocols, traffic flow, system administration, OSI model, defense‑in‑depth, and common security elements

Motivated self‑starter with strong written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to create complex technical reports on analytic findings

DoD 8570 IAT level II or higher certification, such as CompTIA Security+ CE, ISC 2

SSCP, SANS GSEC prior to starting

DoD 8570 CSSP‑A level Certification, such as CEH, CySA+, GCIA, or other certification, is required within 180 days of hire

Demonstrated commitment to training, self‑study, and maintaining proficiency in the technical cybersecurity domain, and an ability to think and work independently

Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and critical thinking skills

Willing to perform non‑rotating shift work

Must be a U.S. citizen

Preferred Qualifications And Skills

CND experience (Protect, Detect, Respond, and Sustain) within a Computer Incident Response organization

Demonstrated understanding of the life cycle of network threats, attacks, attack vectors, and methods of exploitation with an understanding of intrusion set tactics, techniques and procedures (TTPs)

Advanced understanding of TCP/IP, common networking ports and protocols, traffic flow, system administration, OSI model, defense‑in‑depth, and common security elements

Demonstrated hands‑on experience analyzing high volumes of logs, network data (e.g., Netflow, Full Packet Capture), and other attack artifacts in support of incident investigations

In‑depth knowledge of architecture, engineering, and operations of at least one enterprise SIEM platform (e.g., ArcSight, Splunk, Nitro/McAfee Enterprise Security Manager, QRadar, LogLogic)

Experience and proficiency with any of the following: Anti‑Virus, HIPS/HBSS, IDS/IPS, Full Packet Capture, Network Forensics

Experience with malware analysis concepts and methods

Unix/Linux command line experience

Scripting and programming experience

Familiarity or experience in Intelligence Driven Defense and/or Cyber Kill Chain methodology

Existing 8570 CSSP Analyst Certifications (CEH), CySA+ etc, or the ability to obtain within the customer's timeframe

Benefits And Perks In addition to competitive wages, Newberry Group offers an outstanding benefits package. This includes medical coverage with two plan options (HDHP or PPO), dental and vision coverage, personal time off, paid holidays, parental leave program, telecommuting if available, retirement savings accounts (Pre Tax and Roth), flexible and dependent care savings accounts, life insurance, long and short‑term disability coverage, tuition and training reimbursement, and employee assistance program.

The Newberry Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer – EEO/AA/Disability/Veterans.

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