Job Description

Mid Level Career It Security Position

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 (Saturday & Sunday 0600-1830; plus two 8 hour shifts during the work week)

Required Skills:

U.S. Citizenship

Must have an active TS/SCI clearance

Must be able to obtain DHS Suitability

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 Incident Management, Operations Management, Cybersecurity or related degree. HS Diploma with 4-6 years of incident management or cyber security experience.

Notes: Position; on-site work required.

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