Deputy Incident Response Lead (Mid)

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Requisition #587

Job Title: Incident Response Analyst

Location: 22001 Loudoun County Pkwy Ashburn, Virginia 20147

Clearance Level: Active DoD - Secret

SUMMARY

The Security Operations Center (SOC) is a U.S. Government program responsible to prevent, identify, contain and eradicate cyber threats to the DHS's networks through monitoring, intrusion detection and protective security services to DHS's information systems. The SOC is responsible for the overall security of the clients Enterprise-wide information systems, and collects, investigates, and reports any suspected and confirmed security violations.

We are currently looking for a qualified Mid Level Deputy IR Lead.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

· Utilize state of the art technologies such as host forensics tools(FTK/Encase), Endpoint Detection & Response tools, log analysis (Splunk) and network forensics (full packet capture solution) to perform hunt and investigative activity to examine endpoint and network-based data.

· Conduct malware analysis, host and network, forensics, log analysis, and triage in support of incident response.

· Recognize attacker and APT activity, tactics, and procedures as indicators of compromise (IOCs) that can be used to improve monitoring, analysis and incident response.

· Develop and build security content, scripts, tools, or methods to enhance the incident investigation processes.

· Lead Incident Response activities and mentor junior SOC staff.

· Work with key stakeholders to implement remediation plans in response to incidents.

· Effectively investigative and identify root cause findings then communicate findings to stakeholders including technical staff, and leadership.

· Flexible and adaptable self-starter with strong relationship-building skills

· Strong problem solving abilities with an analytic and qualitative eye for reasoning

· Ability to independently prioritize and complete multiple tasks with little to no supervision

Education, Background, and Years of Experience

· Bachelor’s degree in Science or Engineering Field, IT, or Cybersecurity or related field

ADDITIONAL SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

Required Skills

· Must be a US citizen, no clearance required, prefer Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain TS/SCI.

·3+ years of experience be in the areas of incident detection and response, remediation malware analysis, or computer forensics.

· Prior relevant experience should be in the areas of incident detection and response, malware analysis, or computer forensics.

· Ability to script in one more of the following computer languages Python, Bash, Visual Basic or Powershell

Required Certifications

· One of the following certifications:

· CCFP – Certified Cyber Forensics Professional

· CCNA Security

· CCNP Security

· CEH – Certified Ethical Hacker

· CHFI – Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator

· CISSP – Certified Information Systems Security

· CIRC

· ECES – EC-Council Certified Encryption Specialist

· ECIH – EC-Council Certified Incident Handler

· ECSA – EC-Council Certified Security Analyst

· ECSS – EC-Council Certified Security Specialist

· EnCE

· ENSA – EC-Council Network Security Administrator

· FIWE

· GCFA – Forensic Analyst

· GCFE – Forensic Examiner

· GCIH – Incident Handler

· GISF – Security Fundamentals

· GNFA – Network Forensic Analyst

· GREM – Reverse Engineering Malware

· GWEB – Web Application Defender

· GXPN – Exploit Researcher and Advanced Penetration Tester

· LPT – Licensed Penetration Tester

· OSCE (Certified Expert)

· OSCP (Certified Professional)

· OSEE (Exploitation Expert)

· OSWP (Wireless Professional)

· WFE-E-CI

· FTK-WFE-FTK

· CompTIA Cyber Security Analyst (CySA+)

· CompTIA Linux Network Professional (CLNP)

· CompTIA PenTest+

· GCTI – Cyber Threat Intelligence

· GOSI – Open Source Intelligence

· CTIA – Certified Threat Intelligence Analyst

· Splunk Core Certified Advanced Power User

· Splunk Core Certified Consultant

· Splunk SOAR Certified Automation Developer

· IACRB Certified Security Awareness Practitioner (CSAP)

Preferred Skills

· Experience in Federal Government, DOD or Law Enforcement in CND, IR or SOC role

· Cyber Kill Chain Knowledge

WORKING CONDITIONS

Environmental Conditions

· Monday - Friday, regular business hours

· Hybrid Schedule

Strength Demands

· Sedentary – 10 lbs. Maximum lifting, occasional lift/carry of small articles. Some occasional walking or standing may be required. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Physical Requirements

· Stand or Sit; Walk; Repetitive Motion; Use Hands / Fingers to Handle or Feel; Stoop, Kneel, Crouch, or Crawl; See; Push or Pull

Employees of Agile Defense are our number one priority, and the importance we place on our culture here is fundamental. Our culture is alive and evolving, but it always stays true to its roots. Here, you are valued as a family member, and we believe that we can accomplish great things together. Agile Defense has been highly successful in the past few years due to our employees and the culture we create together. What makes us Agile? We call it the 6Hs, the values that define our culture and guide everything we do. Together, these values infuse vibrancy, integrity, and a tireless work ethic into advancing the most important national security and critical civilian missions. It's how we show up every day. It's who we are.

Happy - Be Infectious.

Happiness multiplies and creates a positive and connected environment where motivation and satisfaction have an outsized effect on everything we do.

Helpful - Be Supportive.

Being helpful is the foundation of teamwork, resulting in a supportive atmosphere where collaboration flourishes, and collective success is celebrated.

Honest - Be Trustworthy.

Honesty serves as our compass, ensuring transparent communication and ethical conduct, essential to who we are and the complex domains we support.

Humble - Be Grounded.

Success is not achieved alone, humility ensures a culture of mutual respect, encouraging open communication, and a willingness to learn from one another and take on any task.

Hungry - Be Eager.

Our hunger for excellence drives an insatiable appetite for innovation and continuous improvement, propelling us forward in the face of new and unprecedented challenges.

Hustle - Be Driven.

Hustle is reflected in our relentless work ethic, where we are each committed to going above and beyond to advance the mission and achieve success.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)