Mid-Level Cyber Defense Analyst / Incident Responder IRES - HSV

Amentum•Huntsville, AL

1d•$127,000 - $136,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Mid-Level Cyber Defense Analyst / Incident Responder supports the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) on the Integrated Research and Development for Enterprise Solutions (IRES) contract. The candidate will perform Defensive Cyber Operations (DCO)/Cyber Security Service Provider (CSSP) duties outlined in Evaluator Scoring Metrics (ESM). They will perform cybersecurity duties on customer networks (proactively and reactively) to improve enterprise-wide security posture. This role involves preliminary analysis, identification, and response actions to detect, characterize, and respond to cyber incidents IAW CJCSM 6510.01B. The analyst will lead event/incident investigations from start to conclusion, including gathering data, analysis, and reporting, while properly documenting all steps in the incident response process and preserving evidence. They will analyze correlated asset, threat, and vulnerability data against known adversary exploits and techniques to determine impact and improve network defensive posture. Additionally, the role supports a Cyber Defense Analyst and Cyber Defense Incident Responder training plan by instructing, evaluating, and mentoring junior personnel, and supports the development, establishment, review, and update of DCO procedures, processes, manuals, and other documentation. The analyst will leverage actionable Cyber Threat Intelligence data to search for indicators of compromise and develop SIEM content/signatures to detect known attack patterns and make recommendations for improvements. Coordination with CSSP-CERT subscribers is required for developing current configurations, rules, and signatures for cyber security related toolsets, and to notify, investigate, and remediate discrepancies in security logging and CSSP-CERT alignment. Standardized and targeted training will be provided in support of CSSP-CERT subscriber cyber defense and incident response programs. The candidate will review data of ongoing intrusions or cybersecurity incidents and report, analyze, and document findings in accordance with CJCSM 6510.01B guidelines. Support will be provided to internal and external Insider threat and law enforcement / counterintelligence (LE/CI) agencies during cyber incidents / investigations.

Requirements

4, or more, years of general (full-time) work experience
4 years of directly related experience in information security, physical security, or cybersecurity, or a combination thereof
1, or more, years of experience working in a management or leadership role
Must possess one of the following certifications: FITSP-O | Federal IT Security Institute, CEH(P) | EC-Council, GMON | GIAC, GRID | GIAC, GCED | GIAC, GDSA | GIAC, GSEC | GIAC, PenTest+ | CompTIA, CySA+ | CompTIA, Cloud+ | CompTIA
Must have an active DoW Secret Security Clearance
Experience with most MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio).
Able to multi-task and prioritize various projects and assignments in a dynamic work environment in order to meet scheduled/unscheduled customer requests.
Willing to work rotating shifts in a 24x7x365 operational environment and respond quickly to emergencies as needed.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree, or higher, in Cybersecurity, Computer Science or related field
Experience with security analysis and solutions in a WAN/LAN environment to include Routers, Switches, Network Devices, and Operating Systems (e.g., Windows, and Linux)
Experience with other Security Operations Centers (SOC)/DCO tools/applications, such as Firewalls, Intrusion Detection Systems / Intrusion Prevention Systems, Network Security Manager, Forward Proxy, Spam Firewall, etc.
Experience analyzing security compliance scans performed across a WAN (ACAS/Nessus preferred)
Experience analyzing network and host-based threats (ESS preferred)
Able to mentor and train personnel in an evolving, high-paced environment
Familiar with DoD Security Operations Centers (SOC)
Familiar with DCO/Cybersecurity Service Provider (CSSP)-guiding security policies and procedures
Have an active DoW Top Secret clearance

Responsibilities

Perform Defensive Cyber Operations (DCO)/Cyber Security Service Provider (CSSP) duties outlined in Evaluator Scoring Metrics (ESM).
Perform cybersecurity duties on customer networks (proactively and reactively) to improve enterprise-wide security posture.
Perform preliminary analysis, identification, and response actions to detect, characterize, and respond to cyber incidents IAW CJCSM 6510.01B.
Lead event/incident investigations from start to conclusion, to include gathering data, analysis, and reporting.
Properly document all steps in the incident response process while taking care to preserve and protect incident artifacts, evidence, and chain of custody.
Analyze correlated asset, threat, and vulnerability data against known adversary exploits and techniques to determine impact and improve network defensive posture.
Support a Cyber Defense Analyst and Cyber Defense Incident Responder training plan by instructing, evaluating, and mentoring Junior Cyber Defense Analyst and Cyber Defense Incident Responders.
Support the development, establishment, review and update of DCO procedures, processes, manuals, and other documentation.
Leverage actionable Cyber Threat Intelligence data to search for indicators of compromise and develop SIEM content/signatures to detect known attack patterns and make recommendations for improvements.
Coordinate with CSSP-CERT subscribers to develop current configurations, rules, and signatures for cyber security related toolsets.
Coordinate with CSSP-CERT subscribers to notify, investigate, and remediate discrepancies in security logging and CSSP-CERT alignment.
Provide standardized and targeted training in support of CSSP-CERT subscriber cyber defense and incident response programs.
Review data of ongoing intrusions or cybersecurity incidents and report, analyze, and document/report the findings in accordance with CJCSM 6510.01B guidelines.
Provide support to internal and external Insider threat and law enforcement / counterintelligence (LE/CI) agencies during cyber incidents / investigations.