Cyber Incident Manager with Security Clearance

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Job description

Work Location: Arlington VA Cyber Incident Manager Responsibilities:
Researching and compiling known resolution steps or workarounds to enable mitigation of potential Computer Network Defense incidents within the enterprise
Applying knowledge of the tactics, techniques, and procedures of various criminal, insider, hacktivist, and nation state threat actors to identify and validate threats
Applying cybersecurity concepts to the detection and defense of intrusions into small, and large-scale IT networks, and conduct cursory analysis of log data
Conducting cursory analysis of log data
Monitoring external data sources (e.g., Computer Network Defense vendor sites, Computer Emergency Response Teams CERTs , SANS, Security Focus) to maintain currency of Computer Network Defense threat condition and determine which security issues may have an impact on the enterprise
Identifying the cause of an incident and recognizing the key elements to ask external entities when learning the background and potential infection vector of an incident
Receiving and analyzing network alerts from various sources within the enterprise and determine possible causes of such alerts
Tracking and documenting Computer Network Defense (CND) incidents from initial detection through final resolution
Working with other components within the organization to obtain and coordinate information pertaining to ongoing incidents.
Providing support during assigned shifts (2:00 PM - 10:30 PM ET or 10:00 PM - 6:30 AM ET and 12 hour weekend shifts) Required Skills:
Must have an active TS/SCI clearance
Must be able to obtain DHS Suitability
Must have 5 years of professional experience
2+ years of directly relevant experience in cyber incident management or cybersecurity operations
Knowledge of incident response and handling methodologies
Knowledge of the NCCIC National Cyber Incident Scoring System to be able to prioritize triaging of incident
Knowledge of general attack stages (e.g., foot printing and scanning, enumeration, gaining access, escalation of privileges, maintaining access, network exploitation, covering tracks, etc.)
Skill in recognizing and categorizing types of vulnerabilities and associated attacks
Knowledge of basic system administration and operating system hardening techniques
Knowledge of Computer Network Defense policies, procedures, and regulations
Knowledge of different operational threat environments (e.g., first generation script kiddies , second generation non nation-state sponsored , and third generation nation-state sponsored )
Knowledge of system and application security threats and vulnerabilities (e.g., buffer overflow, mobile code, cross-site scripting, PL/SQL and injections, race conditions, covert channel, replay, return- oriented attacks, and malicious code)
Must be able to work collaboratively across physical locations Desired Skills:
Knowledge of basic system administration and operating system hardening techniques
Knowledge of Computer Network Defense policies, procedures, and regulations
Knowledge of different operational threat environments (e.g., first generation script kiddies , second generation non nation-state sponsored , and third generation nation-state sponsored )
Knowledge of system and application security threats and vulnerabilities (e.g., buffer overflow, mobile code, cross-site scripting, PL/SQL and injections, race conditions, covert channel, replay, return- oriented attacks, and malicious code) Required Education:
BS Computer Science, Operations Management, Cybersecurity or related degree. Two years of related work experience may be substituted for each year of degree level education. Desired Certifications:
GCIH, GCFA GISP, GCED, CCFP or CISSP Cyber Incident Manager to support onsite incident response to civilian Government agencies and critical asset owners who experience cyber-attacks, providing immediate investigation and resolution.
Providing support during assigned shifts (2:00 PM - 10:30 PM ET or 10:00 PM - 6:30 AM ET and 12 hour weekend shifts) Required Skills: U.S. Citizenship Must have an active TS/SCI clearance 2+ years of directly relevant experience in cyber incident management or cybersecurity operations Knowledge of incident response and handling methodologies Knowledge of the NCCIC National Cyber Incident Scoring System to be able to prioritize triaging of incident.
Location: Arlington, VA Work Hours: shifts (2:00 PM - 10:30 PM ET or 10:00 PM - 6:30 AM ET and 12 hour weekend shifts) Required Education: BS Incident Management, Operations Management, Cybersecurity or related degree.
Knowledge of general attack stages (e.g., foot printing and scanning, enumeration, gaining access, escalation of privileges, maintaining access, network exploitation, covering tracks, etc.)
Two years of related work experience may be substituted for each year of degree level education. Level I (Minimum 3 years incident management or cybersecurity operations experience with a High school diploma; or a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Incident Management, Operations Management, Cybersecurity or related discipline, and with a minimum 1 year of incident management or cybersecurity operations experience). Level II (4-6 years incident management experience or cybersecurity operations experience with a High school diploma; or a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Incident Management, Operations Management, Cybersecurity, or related discipline, and with 2-4 years of incident management or cybersecurity operations experience). Level III (7-9 years incident management experience or cybersecurity operations experience with a High school diploma; or a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Incident Management, Operations Management, Cybersecurity, or related discipline, and with 5-7 years of incident management or cybersecurity operations experience) Level IV (10+ years incident management experience or cybersecurity experience with a High school diploma; or a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Incident Management, Operations Management, Cybersecurity, or related discipline, and with 8+ years of incident management or cybersecurity operations experience)

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