Cyber Incident Handler - Intermediate

Agile Defense

$75K — $95K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Information Systems, IT, Software Engineering, or relevant certification required
  • 2 years of experience with a Bachelor’s degree, 4 years with an Associate’s degree, or 6 years without a degree
  • Active DoD Secret Clearance
  • Experience in IDS/SIEM monitoring and incident response coordination
  • Strong understanding of cybersecurity controls and adherence to policies

Responsibilities

  • Evaluate security alerts and analyze network events to assess operational impact
  • Conduct initial event triage and develop threat response strategies
  • Collaborate with senior members to investigate and resolve incidents
  • Synthesize alert data into actionable reports
  • Contribute to the continuous improvement of security operations

Benefits

  • 100% on-site work environment
  • Opportunity to work within a dynamic DoD cybersecurity environment
  • Engage in continuous professional development and improvement
  • Work alongside experienced professionals in a critical national security area
  • Gain exposure to cutting-edge cybersecurity technologies and methodologies
Full Job Description
Requisition #: 1621

Job Title: Cyber Incident Handler - Intermediate

Location: Fort Huachuca, AZ

Clearance Level: Secret, Must Have Clearance to Start

Required Certification(s): One of the following certifications prior to start date: GMON, GRID, CEH, Cloud+, CySA+, GSEC, PenTest+, Security+, SSCP

Job Description

Responsibilities include:
  • Evaluate security alerts and analyzes network events to determine their impact on current operations.
  • Utilizing specialized technical knowledge, this role conducts initial event triage, formulates response strategies, and helps mitigate threats to the Department of War (DOW) information network.
  • The analyst collaborates with senior team members to investigate and resolve security events, synthesizes alert data into actionable reports, and contributes to the continuous improvement of security operations and documentation.


Education and Background

Bachelors in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, Software Engineering OR one of the following certifications prior to start date: GMON, GRID, CEH, Cloud+, CySA+, GSEC, PenTest+, Security+, SSCP

Years of Experience

2 years of experience with BS/BA, 4 years of experience with AA/AS, 6 years of experience with no degree

Required Skills

  • Active DoD Secret Clearance.
  • Demonstrated experience in IDS/SIEM monitoring, event triage, multi-source data analysis, incident response coordination, TTP and exploit knowledge, and end-to-end incident documentation from detection through resolution.
  • Cyber Security Controls: Foundational understanding of cybersecurity controls and the importance of adhering to security policies in a professional environment.
  • Coordinate across the enterprise to ensure network security devices are being monitored and are receiving or generating alerts.
  • Identify security risks and exposures, determine causes of security violations, and suggest procedures to halt future incidents and improve security.


Preferred Skills

  • Familiarity with MISP for threat intelligence sharing, IOC management, and integration with incident response workflows
  • Experience with ServiceNow Security Operations (SecOps) module for incident tracking and SLA management
  • Proficiency with Elastic Stack or Splunk for SIEM-based alert triage, event correlation, and incident timeline reconstruction
  • Working knowledge of NIST SP 800-61 Computer Security Incident Handling Guide and DoD/Army incident response policy frameworks
  • Experience developing and exercising incident response playbooks for common cyber-attack scenarios in a DoD environment
  • Familiarity with digital forensics tools and techniques for evidence collection, chain of custody, and artifact analysis
  • Experience operating in a 24/7 CSSP or SOC environment supporting classified Army or DoW networks


Working Conditions

  • 100% on-site
  • Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods of time
  • Fine motor skills, with the ability to operate keyboards, phones, and controls


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