Cyber Security Specialist

We are looking for a Cyber Incident Analyst to work with our team supporting a major government civilian agency Computer Security Incident Response Center (CSIRC).

As a Cyber Incident Analyst, you will be given the opportunity to learn from an experienced team of security Incident Response Analyst about both traditional and unconventional ways to detect, analyze, and mitigate potential intrusions and other security incidents. 

Responsibilities:

• Monitor Security Operations Dashboard for alerts
• Monitor and respond to multiple shared Mailbox inquiries 
• Monitor and answer the SOC phone hotline
• Work Incident Response and Administrative tickets
• Investigate security incidents and escalate as needed
• Perform and develop data mining queries using Splunk ES
• Communicate in a clear and concise manner with Leadership, Customers and Peers
• Provide vulnerability, threat and risk mitigation support
• Support daily Operations briefings
• Support customer defined metrics reports 
• Support government data calls

 Requirements:

Rotational weekend and holiday work will be required. 2nd Shift is 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM, 5 days a week.  Limited scheduling flexibility available. 

•         Must have an active DOD Secret, but clearable to Top Secret (Preferred)
•         Bachelor degree or years of experience or equivalent years of experience
•         Minimum 10 years of IT experience
•         Work experience in Network Security Background (formal or informal) in hands on computer and networking experience to include a good              understanding of TCP/IP, routing, and major Internet protocols.
•   Candidates must be willing to work in a SOC environment, demonstrate strong problem-solving skills, allow for flexible scheduling.
•   Must be able to work well both on their own (in an individual setting) as well as with others (in a team setting
•   Must possess strong self-initiative, curiosity and diligence - must be willing to engage with the team, in the capacity of both learning and sharing    information.
•   Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.       

Preferred:

• Experience with Linux OS
• Experience with SIEM tools such as Splunk
• Experience with IDS tools and technologies
• Technical Certifications such as Security +, CEH, GREM, and/or CISSP
•  Active DOD Top Secret Clearance

*** The successful candidate must complete “Splunk Fundamentals 1” prior to start***

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