Overview:
Quantum Research International, Inc. (Quantum) is a certified DoD Contractor providing services and products to US/Allied governments and industry in the following main areas: (1) Cybersecurity, High Performance Computing Systems, Cloud Services and Systems; (2) Space and Ground Support Systems; (3) Aviation Systems; (4) Missile Systems; (5) Artificial Intelligence/ Machine Learning Systems and Experimentation/Training; and (6) Audio Visual Systems and Services. Quantum's Corporate Office is in Huntsville, AL, but Quantum actively hires for positions nationwide and internationally. We pride ourselves on providing high quality support to the U.S. Government and our Nation's Warfighters. In addition to our corporate office, we have physical locations in Aberdeen; MD; Colorado Springs, CO; Orlando, FL; Crestview, FL; and Tupelo, MS.

Mission:

As a member of the NGA DEFENDER Computer Network Exploitation team, the ALL-SOURCE ANALYST (Part-Time position) executes computer network operations via penetration testing and emulating Advanced Adversaries, Insider Threats, and Purple Team against NGA systems for the purpose of strengthening information system security. All-Source Analysts compile, integrate, and/or interpret all-source data for intelligence or vulnerability value with respect to specific cyber targets. They also develop a common operational and intelligence picture, cyber operations specific indicators, and support course of action development, as well as conduct advanced analysis of collection and open-source data to ensure cyber target continuity; profile targets and their activities; and develop techniques to gain more target information. Analysts determine how targets communicate, move, operate and live based on knowledge of target technologies, digital networks and the applications on them. This position is available immediately and supports the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) onsite at NGA headquarters in Springfield, VA.

Responsibilities:

The contractor shall assist the customer in providing technical and engineering support to sensitive and highly regulated Computer Network Exploitation (CNE) operations designed to identify vulnerabilities subject to Advanced Persistent Threats (APT) or other emerging, time sensitive cyber threats on the customers networks. The contractor analyzes data/information from one or multiple sources to conduct preparation of the environment, respond to requests for information, and submit intelligence collection and production requirements in support of planning and operations. Specific responsibilities include:

• Assist in the coordination, validation, and management of all-source collection requirements, plans, and/or activities, and the identification of intelligence collection shortfalls.
• Brief threat and/or target current situations.
• Develop information requirements necessary for answering priority information requests and engage customers to understand customers' intelligence needs and wants.
• Monitor and report changes in cyber threat dispositions, activities, tactics, capabilities, objectives, etc. as related to designated cyber operations warning problem sets.
• Identify, monitor, and report cyber threat tactics, capabilities, methodologies, vulnerabilities, and specific threats to Blue Force capabilities.
• Produce timely, fused, all-source cyber operations intelligence and/or indications and warnings intelligence products (e.g., threat assessments, briefings, intelligence studies, country studies).
• Provide evaluation and feedback necessary for improving intelligence production, intelligence reporting, collection requirements, and operations.
• Provide intelligence analysis, support, and target recommendations to designated exercises, planning activities, and time sensitive operations.
• Provide timely notice of imminent or hostile intentions or activities which may impact organization objectives, resources, or capabilities.
• Work closely with planners, intelligence analysts, and collection managers to ensure intelligence requirements and collection plans are accurate and up to date.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Information Systems or other technically relevant degree;in lieu of degree, CEH, CISA, or GCIA may be accepted
• Experience with Computer Network Defense (CND) Intelligence Analysis, Assessments, and/or Open-Source Research
• Knowledge of Government standards for data security such as markings, handling of classified and unclassified information, and how to handle the distribution of this information.
• Understands computer networking concepts and protocols, and network security methodologies, risk management processes (e.g., methods for assessing and mitigating risk), and laws, regulations, policies, and ethics as they relate to cybersecurity and privacy.
• Familiar with a range of cyber threats and vulnerabilities, and operational impacts of cybersecurity lapses.
• Expertise with what constitutes a network attack and a network attack's relationship to both threats and vulnerabilities.
• Knowledge of cyber-attack stages (e.g., reconnaissance, scanning, enumeration, gaining access, escalation of privileges, maintaining access, network exploitation, covering tracks).
• Understands physical computer components and architectures, including the functions of various components and peripherals (e.g., CPUs, Network Interface Cards, data storage).
• Expertise with cyber-attack methods and techniques (DDoS, brute force, spoofing, etc.) and common computer/network infections (virus, Trojan, etc.) and methods of infection (ports, attachments, etc.).
• Experience with cyber intelligence/information collection capabilities and repositories, and cyber laws and their effect on Cyber planning.
• Knowledge of fundamental cyber operations concepts, terminology/lexicon (i.e., environment preparation, cyber-attack, cyber defense), principles, capabilities, limitations, and effects.
• TS/SCI eligible, subject to CI Polygraph
• IAT Level 2
• Must demonstrate capability on the job to achieve Joint Qualification Requirement (JQR) (Computer Network Defense (CND) Intelligence Analysis and Assessments) or JQR (CND Intelligence Analysis Open-Source Research).

Desired/Preferred Skills

• Analyzing target communication networks and essential network data (e.g., router configuration, files, routing protocols).
• Develop or recommend analytic approaches or solutions to problems and situations for which information is incomplete or for which no precedent exists, and evaluate information for reliability, validity, and relevance.
• Identify alternative analytical interpretations to minimize unanticipated outcomes and identify cyber threats which may jeopardize organization and/or partner interests.
• Communicate complex information, concepts, or ideas in a confident and well-organized manner through verbal, written, and/or visual means.
• Provide understanding of target or threat systems through the identification and link analysis of physical, functional, or behavioral relationships.
• Use multiple analytic tools, databases, and techniques (e.g., Analyst's Notebook, A-Space, Anchory, M3, divergent/convergent thinking, link charts, matrices, etc.).and multiple search engines (e.g., Google, Yahoo, LexisNexis, DataStar) and tools in conducting open-source searches.
• Ability to think critically and like threat actors.
• Function in a collaborative environment, seeking continuous consultation with other analysts and experts-both internal and external to the organization-to leverage analytical and technical expertise.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/D/V: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law. *Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.