Responsibilities
- Triage incident handling support for incident detection, analysis, coordination, and response
- This team member will work with firewalls, intrusion protection, web proxy, antivirus, SIEM, vulnerability scanning and other key threat countermeasures.
- Research and analyze data sources to provide insight into new trends to customer environment collaborating with other members of the SOC
- Troubleshoot problems with customer policies and controls
- Performing on-demand vulnerability scanning and compliance monitoring to ensure agency security standards are met
- Identification of network and operating systems vulnerabilities and recommending countermeasures
- Supports the deployment and integration of security tools
- Analyze and recommend solution of information security problems based on knowledge of the major information security products and services
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to lead and work as part of a team
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in Cybersecurity incident handling and experience in Security Operation Center in Federal government environments
- Familiarity with OMB and FISMA mandates surrounding Information Security
- Deep understanding of NIST Special Publications, specifically 800-61, 800-37, 800-53 and 800-137
- Knowledge of security policy and technical standard development, secure infrastructure design reviews, multi-tiered trust zone structures, and complex networking through multiple level network security structures
- Familiarity with common SOC tools - SIEM, Tenable, ForeScout, App Detective, DB Protect, Fortify, Hailstorm, Cisco Ironport, etc.
- Excellent oral and written communication skill
- Familiarity with hardening techniques for a wide range of Microsoft operating systems, databases, and software suites, including: Windows Server 2008, 2012, Windows Desktop 7, 8, Microsoft SQL Server 2008, 2012, 2014, Microsoft SharePoint 2010, 2013
- Candidates must be able to work on-site at a Federal Agency located in Washington, DC and must be able to pass a U.S Federal government background
- Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, related discipline or equivalent experience
Nice to Have
- CISM, CISSP-ISSMP, GCIH or similar industry certification preferred
Work Arrangement
On-site — Washington, DC
Additional Information
- Must be able to pass a U.S Federal government background
- Work on-site at a Federal Agency located in Washington, DC
