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Deputy Incident Response Lead (Mid)
Agile DefenseUnited Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 25 Sept 2024
About the role
At Agile Defense we know that action defines the outcome and new challenges require new solutions. That’s why we always look to the future and embrace change with an unmovable spirit and the courage to build for what comes next.
Our vision is to bring adaptive innovation to support our nation's most important missions through the seamless integration of advanced technologies, elite minds, and unparalleled agility—leveraging a foundation of speed, flexibility, and ingenuity to strengthen and protect our nation’s vital interests.
Requisition #587 Job Title: Incident Response AnalystLocation: 22001 Loudoun County Pkwy Ashburn, Virginia 20147Clearance Level: Active DoD - Secret
SUMMARYThe 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 & QUALIFICATIONSRequired 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 PowershellRequired 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
Our vision is to bring adaptive innovation to support our nation's most important missions through the seamless integration of advanced technologies, elite minds, and unparalleled agility—leveraging a foundation of speed, flexibility, and ingenuity to strengthen and protect our nation’s vital interests.
Requisition #587 Job Title: Incident Response AnalystLocation: 22001 Loudoun County Pkwy Ashburn, Virginia 20147Clearance Level: Active DoD - Secret
SUMMARYThe 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 & QUALIFICATIONSRequired 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 PowershellRequired 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
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