Responsibilities & QualificationsWe are seeking a Cybersecurity Incident Response & Threat Detection Analyst.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience
- Five (5) years relevant experience
- Two (2) years performing root cause analysis of cybersecurity events and incidents.
- Working knowledge of at least two type of security tools: Firewall; IDS/IPS; Host based antivirus; Data loss prevention; Vulnerability Management; Forensics; Malware Analysis; Device Hardening.
- Ability to build scrips and tools to enhance threat detection and incident response capabilities.
Clearance
- Top Secret, IT-I with SCI eligibility
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Participates in 24x7x365 monitoring of SIEM and other cybersecurity monitoring tools to detect and respond to cybersecurity threats within the Enterprise Network Environment.
- Performs actions to protect, monitor, detect, analyze, and respond to unauthorized activity.
- Employs Cybersecurity capabilities and deliberate actions to respond to specific alerts or emerging threats.
- Reviews logged events for trends that are indicative of attack or compromise within the environment.
- Actively monitors logs and traffic for Advanced Persistent Threats (APT) and "low and slow" attacks within the
- Maintains awareness of possible threats with the use of intelligence resources which
- include Open Source Intelligence (OSINT).
- Provides technical analysis and sustainment support for the enterprise for Cybersecurity tools and applications and assists with the application of Defense-In-Depth signatures and perimeter defense controls to diminish network threats.
Overview
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Location: DLA Land and Maritime, Columbus, OH
- Type of environment: Office
- Noise level: Low
- Work schedule: Schedule is day shift Monday – Friday. May be requested to work evenings and weekends to meet program and contract needs.
WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE
U.S. Citizen
Top Secret – IT-I and be eligible for SCI
WAGE INFORMATION
Target salary range: $100,000 - $160,000. The salary range displayed is an estimate and will be determined on several factors regarding the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies and experience, as well as contract parameters and organizational requirements. The displayed salary is one component of the total compensation package for employees.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle, feel, touch; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is regularly required to lift up to 10 pounds. The employee is frequently required to lift up to 25 pounds; and up to 50 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
OTHER INFORMATION
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice
This position supports an upcoming government contract proposal and is contingent upon contract award and government approval. Candidates must meet all stated requirements and may be required to sign a Letter of Commitment (LOC).
