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Tier 2 IR Day Shift Back

Ashburn, VA, USA

Job Type

Contract

Workspace

On-Site

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

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