Cyber Incident Handler - Associate

Agile Defense • Fort Huachuca, AZ

6d • Onsite

About The Position

At Agile Defense, we are seeking a Cyber Incident Handler - Associate to join our team. This role involves evaluating security alerts and analyzing 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.

Requirements

• 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.
• Foundational understanding of cybersecurity controls and the importance of adhering to security policies in a professional environment.
• 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
• 0 years of experience with BS/BA, 2 years of experience with AA/AS, 4 years of experience with no degree
• One of the following certifications prior to start date: GMON, GRID, CEH, Cloud+, CySA+, GSEC, PenTest+, Security+, SSCP

Nice To Haves

• 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

Responsibilities

• Evaluate security alerts and analyze network events to determine their impact on current operations.
• Conduct initial event triage, formulate response strategies, and mitigate threats to the Department of War (DOW) information network.
• Collaborate with senior team members to investigate and resolve security events.
• Synthesize alert data into actionable reports.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of security operations and documentation.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level