Cyber Security Operations Specialist (CSOC Tier III)

Cherokee Federal•Springfield, VA

2h•$110,000 - $115,000

About The Position

Criterion Systems LLC, a part of Cherokee Federal, is seeking a Cyber Security Operations Specialist (CSOC Tier III) to provide specialized services within their Cyber Security Operations Center. This role is crucial for the 24x7x365 coordination, execution, and implementation of measures for event and incident containment, eradication, and recovery. The position involves incident handling, response, malware analysis, signature development, and forensic artifact analysis. The company is a trusted partner for over 60 federal clients, focusing on solving complex challenges and serving the government's mission.

Requirements

Current TS/SCI security clearance with the willingness and ability to obtain a Counterintelligence polygraph
BA/BS Degree (Additional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree)
Minimum of six (6) years of related work experience
DoD 8570 IAT Level III required (current); must be able to successfully obtain/maintain CSSP Incident Responder certification within 120 days of start date.
Ability to work One (1) or more of Five (5) work shifts
Experience with TCP/IP; Protocol analyzers; Network protocols; Cyber Attack Lifecycle; Mitre Attack framework; Obfuscation techniques (i.e. base64; rot13; XOR; URL encoding; etc.); Utilizing SIEM for event analysis
Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal

Responsibilities

Provide CSOC tiered services
24x7x365 coordination, execution, and implementation of all actions required for the containment, eradication, and recovery measures for events and incidents.
Incident handling/incident response.
Malware and analysis and signature development.
Forensic artifact handling and analysis.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned