About the Role
- Utilize state of the art technologies such as host forensics tools(FTK/Encase), Endpoint Detection & Response tools, log analysis (Splunk) and network forensics (full packet capture solution) to perform hunt and investigative activity to examine endpoint and network-based data.
- Conduct malware analysis, host and network, forensics, log analysis, and triage in support of incident response.
- Recognize attacker and APT activity, tactics, and procedures as indicators of compromise (IOCs) that can be used to improve monitoring, analysis and incident response.
- Develop and build security content, scripts, tools, or methods to enhance the incident investigation processes.
- Lead Incident Response activities and mentor junior SOC staff.
- Work with key stakeholders to implement remediation plans in response to incidents.
- Effectively investigative and identify root cause findings then communicate findings to stakeholders including technical staff, and leadership.
- Shift schedule: 7am-7pm, Sun-Tues, every other Wednesday.
Requirements
Must be a US citizen, no clearance required, prefer Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain TS/SCI.
3+ years of experience be in the areas of incident detection and response, remediation malware analysis, or computer forensics.
Prior relevant experience should be in the areas of incident detection and response, malware analysis, or computer forensics.
Ability to script in one more of the following computer languages Python, Bash, Visual Basic or Powershell
Flexible and adaptable self-starter with strong relationship-building skills
Strong problem-solving abilities with an analytic and qualitative eye for reasoning
Ability to independently prioritize and complete multiple tasks with little to no supervision.
Requirement Certifications
CCNA Security
CCNP Security
CCSP – Certified Cloud Security Professional
CEH – Certified Ethical Hacker
CNDA – Certified Network Defense Architect
Cyber Analyst Course (DCITA)
ECES – EC-Council Certified Encryption Specialist
ECSA – EC-Council Certified Security Analyst
ECSP – EC-Council Certified Secure Programmer
ECSS – EC-Council Certified Security Specialist
ENSA – EC-Council Network Security Administrator
GCIA – Intrusion Analyst
GCIH – Incident Handler
GISF – Security Fundamentals
GNFA – Network Forensic Analyst
GPPA – Perimeter Protection Analyst
GWEB – Web Application Defender
LPT – Licensed Penetration Tester
OSCP (Certified Professional)
OSEE (Exploitation Expert)
SEI (Software Engineering Institute)
GWEB – Web Application Defender
LPT – Licensed Penetration Tester
OSCP (Certified Professional)
OSEE (Exploitation Expert)
SEI (Software Engineering Institute)
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in Federal Government, DOD or Law Enforcement in CND, IR or SOC role
Cyber Kill Chain Knowledge
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Science or Engineering Field, IT, or Cybersecurity or related field