SENIOR INCIDENT RESPONSE ANALYST WITH SECURITY CLEARANCE
Base One Technologies
Washington DC 20001 US
Our DC Metro based client is looking for Senior Incident Response Analyst . If you are qualified for this position, please email your updated resume in word format to Primary Responsibilities
• In-depth knowledge of each phase of the Incident Response life cycle
• Expertise of Operating Systems (Windows/Linux) operations and artifacts
• Understanding of Enterprise Network Architectures to include routing/switching, common protocols (DHCP, DNS, HTTP, etc), and devices (Firewalls, Proxies, Load Balancers, VPN, etc)
• Ability to recognize suspicious activity/events, common attacker TTPs, perform logical analysis and research to determine root cause and scope of Incidents
• Drive implementation and improvement of new tools, capabilities, frameworks, and methodologies
• Instill and reinforce industry best practices in the domains of incident response, cybersecurity analysis, case and knowledge management, and SOC operations
• Promote and drive implementation of automation and process efficiencies
• Familiarity with Cyber Kill Chain and ATT&CK Framework and how to leverage in Security Operations
• Provide guidance and mentorship to improve analyst skill sets and ensure delivery of high quality analysis and work products
• Establish trust and business relationships with customer and other relevant stakeholders
Basic Qualifications
• All Senior Incident Response Analyst candidates shall have a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or related field PLUS 4 years of experience in incident detection and response, malware analysis, or cyber forensics.
• Must have TS/SCI. In addition to specific security clearance requirements, all Department of Homeland Security SOC employees are required to obtain an Entry on Duty (EOD) clearance to support this program. • 4+ years of supervising and/or managing teams
• 5+ years of intrusion detection and/or incident handling experience
• CISSP and SANS GCIH or GCIA required upon start
• Advanced knowledge in planning, directing, and managing Computer Incident Response Team (CIRT) and/or Security Operations Center (SOC) operations for a large and complex Enterprise
• Significant experience supervising and leading employees of various labor categories and technical skill levels in efforts similar in size and scope to a mature Security Operation
• Mature understanding of industry accepted standards for incident response actions and best practices related to SOC operations;
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to create technical reports based on analytical findings.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
Preferred Qualifications
• Deep technical understanding of core current cybersecurity technologies as well as emerging capabilities.
• Hands-on cybersecurity experience (Protect, Detect, Respond and Sustain) within a Computer Incident Response organization including prior experience performing large-scale incident response.
• Demonstrated understanding of the life cycle of cybersecurity threats, attacks, attack vectors and methods of exploitation with an understanding of intrusion set tactics, techniques and procedures (TTPs).
• Familiarity or experience in Intelligence Driven Defense, Cyber Kill Chain methodology, and/or MITRE ATT&CK framework.
• Familiarity with Cloud concepts and experience performing monitoring and responding to threats in Cloud environments Potential for Telework: No
Clearance Level Required: Top Secret/SCI
Travel: No
Scheduled Weekly Hours:40 Shift: Day
• In-depth knowledge of each phase of the Incident Response life cycle
• Expertise of Operating Systems (Windows/Linux) operations and artifacts
• Understanding of Enterprise Network Architectures to include routing/switching, common protocols (DHCP, DNS, HTTP, etc), and devices (Firewalls, Proxies, Load Balancers, VPN, etc)
• Ability to recognize suspicious activity/events, common attacker TTPs, perform logical analysis and research to determine root cause and scope of Incidents
• Drive implementation and improvement of new tools, capabilities, frameworks, and methodologies
• Instill and reinforce industry best practices in the domains of incident response, cybersecurity analysis, case and knowledge management, and SOC operations
• Promote and drive implementation of automation and process efficiencies
• Familiarity with Cyber Kill Chain and ATT&CK Framework and how to leverage in Security Operations
• Provide guidance and mentorship to improve analyst skill sets and ensure delivery of high quality analysis and work products
• Establish trust and business relationships with customer and other relevant stakeholders
Basic Qualifications
• All Senior Incident Response Analyst candidates shall have a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or related field PLUS 4 years of experience in incident detection and response, malware analysis, or cyber forensics.
• Must have TS/SCI. In addition to specific security clearance requirements, all Department of Homeland Security SOC employees are required to obtain an Entry on Duty (EOD) clearance to support this program. • 4+ years of supervising and/or managing teams
• 5+ years of intrusion detection and/or incident handling experience
• CISSP and SANS GCIH or GCIA required upon start
• Advanced knowledge in planning, directing, and managing Computer Incident Response Team (CIRT) and/or Security Operations Center (SOC) operations for a large and complex Enterprise
• Significant experience supervising and leading employees of various labor categories and technical skill levels in efforts similar in size and scope to a mature Security Operation
• Mature understanding of industry accepted standards for incident response actions and best practices related to SOC operations;
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to create technical reports based on analytical findings.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
Preferred Qualifications
• Deep technical understanding of core current cybersecurity technologies as well as emerging capabilities.
• Hands-on cybersecurity experience (Protect, Detect, Respond and Sustain) within a Computer Incident Response organization including prior experience performing large-scale incident response.
• Demonstrated understanding of the life cycle of cybersecurity threats, attacks, attack vectors and methods of exploitation with an understanding of intrusion set tactics, techniques and procedures (TTPs).
• Familiarity or experience in Intelligence Driven Defense, Cyber Kill Chain methodology, and/or MITRE ATT&CK framework.
• Familiarity with Cloud concepts and experience performing monitoring and responding to threats in Cloud environments Potential for Telework: No
Clearance Level Required: Top Secret/SCI
Travel: No
Scheduled Weekly Hours:40 Shift: Day