Incident Response Expert IV

ARSIEM$100K — $130K *
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS in Computer Science, Cyber Security, Computer Engineering, or related; or HS Diploma with 10+ years technical experience.
  • 8+ years of relevant experience in cyber incident response.
  • Must be able to travel domestically on short notice.
  • Strong understanding of network architecture/security.
  • Ability to think independently and demonstrate superior communication skills.
  • Skilled in identifying different attack classes and stages.
  • Proficiency with common operating systems like Linux/Unix and Windows.

Responsibilities

  • Act as a subject matter expert on threat actor TTPs for incident response.
  • Summarize analytic findings into executive and technical reports.
  • Provide expert analysis and support for complex incident response problems.
  • Lead high-level incident response teams as a technical expert.
  • Develop technical solutions to complex cybersecurity problems independently.
  • Analyze incident data to recommend specific mitigations.
  • Guide stakeholders on countermeasure implementation and documentation.

Benefits

  • Opportunity for professional development and training.
  • Chance to work on important government cybersecurity initiatives.
  • Exposure to a variety of advanced technologies and methodologies.
  • Collaboration across diverse technical teams and locations.
Full Job Description
ARSIEM is looking for a CyberEviction Analystto support on-site incident response to civilian Government agencies and critical asset owners who experience cyber attacks, providing immediate investigation and resolution. This position will support one of our Government clients in Arlington, VA.

Responsibilities

  • Serves as hunt and incident response subject matter expert (SME), applying in-depth knowledge on threat actor (TA) tools, techniques, and procedures (TTPs)
  • Distills analytic findings into executive summaries and in-depth technical reports
  • Provide expert support, analysis, and research with only broad direction into exceptionally complex problems and processes relating to the subject matter as it relates to hunt and incident response activities
  • Serves as technical expert on high-level incident response teams providing technical direction, interpretation, and alternatives
  • Exercises considerable latitude in determining technical objectives of an assignment or task at hand
  • Independently develops technical solutions to complex problems that require the regular use of ingenuity and creativity
  • Analyzes incident data and victim environments to recommend targeted mitigations
  • Advise technical personnel on countermeasure implementation and customization
  • Supports internal stakeholders on containment and eradication missions
  • Documents analysis in a standardized knowledgebase for sharing and publication
  • Assists in maintaining branch process and procedure documentation
  • Guides the completion of hunt and incident response activities


Minimum Qualifications

  • BS Computer Science, Cyber Security, Computer Engineering, or related degree; or HS Diploma & 10+ years of technical experience in the area of expertise.
  • 8+ years of directly relevant experience in the area of expertise
  • Must be able to travel domestically on short notice
  • Strong understanding of network architecture/security
  • Experience performing cyber incident response
  • Ability to think independently
  • Demonstrates superior written and oral communication skills
  • Must be able to work collaboratively across physical locations
  • Skilled in identifying different classes of attacks and attack stages
  • Understanding of system and application security threats and vulnerabilities
  • Understanding of proactive analysis of systems and networks, to include creating trust levels of critical resources
  • Proficiency with common operating systems (e,g, Linux/Unix, Windows)


Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience leading and mentoring technical teams
  • Knowledge of Computer Network Defense policies, procedures and regulations
  • Knowledge of different operational threat environments (e.g., first generation [script kiddies], second generation [non nation-state sponsored], and third generation [nation-state sponsored])
  • Knowledge of system and application security threats and vulnerabilities (e.g., buffer overflow, mobile code, cross-site scripting, PL/SQL and injections, race conditions, covert channel, replay, returnoriented attacks, and malicious code)
  • Network and System administration experience
  • Strong understanding of adversarial tactics/techniques/procedures (TTPs)
  • Experience with Identity and Access Management (IAM) tools
  • Ability to review and analyze Enterprise Architecture (EA) from a security perspective
  • Understanding of cyber defense-in-depth principles
  • Hands-on skill in host/network intrusion detection
  • Ability to perform event correlation
  • Experience with malicious activity analysis
  • Ability to collaborate with stakeholders at multiple levels within an organization
  • Desired Certifications: One or more
    DoD 8140.01 IAT Level II, IASAE II, CSSP Analyst
    DoD 8140.01 GCIA, GCIH, CSSP Analyst/CSSP Incident Responder
    DoD 8140.01 CEH, CSSP Analyst
  • SANS GIAC GNFA preferred
  • SANS GRID, GICSP, or GCIP a plus


Clearance Requirement: This position requires an Active TS/SCI clearance and the ability to obtain Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Entry on Duty (EOD) Suitability.

Candidate Referral: Do you know someone who would be GREAT at this role? If you do, ARSIEM has a way for you to earn a bonus through our referral program for persons presenting NEW (not in our resume database) candidates who are successfully placed on one of our projects. The bonus for this position is $3,500, and the referrer is eligible to receive the sum for any applicant we place within 12 months of referral. The bonus is paid after the referred employee reaches 6 months of employment.

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