Required Security Clearance: Top Secret/SCI City: Charlottesville State/Territory: Virginia Travel: None Potential for Teleworking: No Schedule: Full Time DoD 8570 IAT Requirement: IAT III (CASP+, CCNP Security, CISA, CISSP (or Associate), GCED, GCIH) DoD 8570 IAM Requirement: None DoD 8570 IASAE Requirement: None DoD CSSP Requirement: CSSP Auditor (CySA+, CEH, CISA, GSNA) Last Updated: 2/13/24 1:24 PM Requisition ID: 12368 US Citizenship Required?: Yes The Security Incident Analyst is responsible for the mitigation of security incidents on information systems. The Security Incident Analyst investigates incidents involving information technology assets and personnel to the Computer Network Defense Center (DCNDC) and Information Systems Security Managers (ISSM) for situational awareness and tracking purposes. The Security Incident Analyst then manages, coordinates, and reports mitigation actions in order to sanitize agency assets prior to resolving cases. Job Description Manage network computer and system security incidents relating to data spills, misclassifications, unauthorized software downloads, system misconfigurations, cross-domain violations, etc. Perform incident investigation and analysis to research and gather information for mitigation coordination. Utilize cyber and case management tools. Prepare case evidence and incident reports. Provide training and guidance to less-experienced technical staff members, and customer education to network users. Work on special projects as assigned. Desired Skills Splunk Proofpoint Fidelis Solera Windows Linux Operating Systems Characteristics Investigates, analyzes, and responds to cyber incidents within a network environment or enclave. Uses data collected from a variety of cyber defense tools (e.g., IDS alerts, firewalls, network traffic logs) to analyze events that occur within their environments for the purposes of mitigating threats. Interprets, analyzes, and reports all events and anomalies in accordance with computer network directives, including initiating, responding, and reporting discovered events. Evaluates, tests, recommends, coordinates, monitors, and maintains cybersecurity policies, procedures, and systems, including access management for hardware, firmware, and software. Ensures that cybersecurity plans, controls, processes, standards, policies, and procedures are aligned with cybersecurity standards. Identifies security risks and exposures, determines the causes of security violations and suggests procedures to halt future incidents and improve security. Researches and evaluates new concepts and processes to improve performance. Analyzes cross-functional problem sets, identifies root causes and resolves issues. Develops techniques and procedures for conducting cybersecurity risk assessments and compliance audits, the evaluation and testing of hardware, firmware and software for possible impact on system security, and the investigation and resolution of security incidents such as intrusion, frauds, attacks or leaks. May coach and provide guidance to less-experienced professionals. May serve as a team or task lead. Education and Experience High School Diploma or GED + 10 years of relevant experience Associates Degree + 8 years of relevant experience Bachelors Degree + 6 years of relevant experience Masters Degree + 4 years of relevant experience PhD + 2 years of relevant experience Note: Relevant professional certifications will be considered equivalent to six (6) months of relevant experience Our Pay & Benefits Include Compensation Above Market Pay Large Referral Bonuses Additional Bonuses for Exceptional Performance and Assisting with Business Development and Company Growth Health 100% Paid Premiums for Health Insurance. Choose from over 60 gold-level medical plans from Aetna, CareFirst BCBS, Kaiser and UnitedHealthcare. Choose from PPO, EPO, POS, HMO, and HSA-compatible plans with Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account Options. 100% Paid Premiums for Dental Insurance 100% Paid Premiums for Vision Insurance Income Protection 100% Paid Premiums for Short-Term Disability 100% Paid Premiums for Long-Term Disability 100% Paid Premiums for Accidental Death & Dismemberment 100% Paid Premiums for Basic Term Life Insurance Retirement 8% Company Contribution to 401k with Immediate Vesting of Contributions and Pre-Tax and Roth Options Leave Up to 20 Days of Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO) 11 Days of Paid Floating Holidays Work-Life Balance Flexible Work Schedules including Flex Time and Compressed Work Period Remote Work including Partial or Fully Remote.
Salary: $118K - $149K a year
Employment Type: Full-time
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