Incident Response Analyst

Job#: 2078613

Job Description:

Title: Incident Response Analyst

Location: Dahlgren, VA

Pay: $45-55/hr w/ $110-115k conversion expectation

Type: 6-month contract to hire w/ client

Schedule: Hybrid, 3 days on-site & 2 days remote

Interview Process: 1 round video interview

Preferred Start Date: 7/7

Apply Here: Please send your updated resume, comptia sec+, and availibility for a call to Emmaat

Overview

Our client is seeking a talented Incident Response Analyst to enhance their team within the Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation Program at the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) located in Dahlgren, VA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree preferred
• 3-5 or more years of related experience
• Active Top Secret Clearance, will sponsor for interim TS from a Secret for the right candidate
• Must meet DoD 8570 Information Assurance Technical Level II certification requirements at time of hire. (CompTIA Security+)
• Must demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Must demonstrate the ability to multi-task and assist others.
• Possess the requisite writing skill to create analytical reports for technical and managerial staff.
• Must be familiar with Department of Defense networking and security accreditation requirements.
• Must have knowledge in the installation, maintenance, and administration of computer systems in a LAN/WAN environment.
• Experience with Carbon Black or similar software

Responsibilities

• Diligently monitor and interpret security alerts from Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) tools to detect potential threats.
• Conduct investigations into unusual network activities, escalating incidents as needed.
• Support incident response efforts by aiding in preparation, identification, containment, eradication, and recovery phases.
• Employ EDR and Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) systems, firewalls, and threat intelligence platforms to enhance network security.
• Assist in the appraisal, deployment, and tuning of security tools.
• Produce comprehensive reports detailing security incidents, investigations, and the organizations security posture.
• Document cybersecurity activities through the maintenance of standard operating procedures.
• Contribute to the formulation of security policies and the advancement of overall cybersecurity readiness.
• Gain expertise in wireless spectrum monitoring and discovery solutions to support network security initiatives.
• Proactively discover and evaluate wireless access points and mobile communication applications to bolster the security and functionality of our mission-critical wireless enterprise network.
• Leverage both open-source and proprietary cyber threat intelligence sources to pinpoint and analyze threats targeting the enterprise network.
• Develop a thorough understanding of networking technologies, including TCP/IP, routing concepts, and subnetting.
• Engage in the creation and ongoing refinement of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to lift up to 10-20 pounds
• Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time
• Must be able to twist, bend and squat periodically

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