Cybersecurity Incident Response & Threat Detection Analyst

Responsibilities & Qualifications

RESPONSIBILITIES

 

• Provide continuous 24x7x365 monitoring and analysis of SIEM platforms and other cybersecurity monitoring tools to detect and respond to cybersecurity threats.
• Identify, analyze, and respond to unauthorized activity across the Enterprise Network Environment using industry-standard incident response processes.
• Conduct root cause analysis for cybersecurity events and incidents to support threat mitigation and recovery efforts.
• Employ cybersecurity capabilities and deliberate actions in response to alerts, indicators of compromise (IOCs), and emerging threats.
• Monitor event logs and network traffic to detect Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs), "low and slow" attacks, and other anomalous behavior.
• Review security events and indicators to identify patterns or trends suggestive of compromise or malicious activity.
• Leverage Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) and threat intelligence feeds to maintain situational awareness of active threats.
• Support the configuration, tuning, and sustainment of cybersecurity tools and applications, including firewalls, IDS/IPS, antivirus, and forensic platforms.
• Assist in the implementation of Defense-In-Depth strategies, applying network perimeter controls and signature-based protections.
• Develop scripts and tools (preferably in SPL, Python, or PowerShell) to automate or enhance threat detection and incident response workflows.

 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience

 

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in cybersecurity operations or incident response.
• At least 2 years of experience performing root cause analysis for cybersecurity incidents.
• Hands-on experience with at least two of the following security tools:
  • Firewalls
  • Intrusion Detection/Prevention Systems (IDS/IPS)
  • Host-based Antivirus
  • Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
  • Vulnerability Management
  • Forensics
  • Malware Analysis
• System/Device Hardening
  • Understanding of Defense-in-Depth strategies and layered security controls.
  • Ability to develop and implement tools or scripts to enhance detection and response capabilities.

 

 

Certifications

• DoD 8570 IAT Level II Baseline Certification
• COMPTIA Security+ CE
  • Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
  • COMPTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+)
  • Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC) Global Industriel Cyber Security Professional (GICSP)
  • Global Information Assurance Certification (GAIC) Security Essentials Certification (GSEC)
  • Certified Network Defender (CND)
  • Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP)

 

• DoD 8570 CSSP-IR Certification
  • Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
  • CyberSec First Responder (CFR)
  • Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA Cyber Ops)
  • CCNA Security
  • Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator (CHFI)
  • Cybersecurity Analyst Plus (CYSA+)
  • GIAC Certified Forensic Analsyt (GCFA)
  • GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH)
  • Implementing Cisco Cybersecurity Operations (SCYBER)
  • Comp TIA Penetration Tester+ (PenTest+)
• Must have relevant Computer Network Defense CE certification within six (6) months of onboarding

Clearance

 

• Top Secret - IT-I Critical Sensitive or Tier 5 (T5)

Overview

We are seeking a Cybersecurity Incident Response & Threat Detection Analyst to join our team supporting External Application Incident Response Support Services.

 

TekSynap is a fast-growing high-tech company that understands both the pace of technology today and the need to have a comprehensive well planned information management environment. “Technology moving at the speed of thought” embodies these principles – the need to nimbly utilize the best that information technology offers to meet the business needs of our Federal Government customers.

 

We offer our full-time employees a competitive benefits package to include health, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability plans, vacation time and holidays.

Visit us at www.TekSynap.com. 

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