Network Designs, Inc. ยท 2 months ago
Senior Cyber Defense Incident Responder
Washington, DC
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$144K/yr - $165K/yr
8+ years expNetwork Designs, Inc. (NDi) is a leading Federal contractor specializing in IT and network solutions for government customers. The Senior Cyber Defense Incident Responder will coordinate with leadership to provide expert technical support, respond to cyber incidents, and make recommendations for remediation of vulnerabilities within the network.
Information ServicesInformation Technology
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Collects intrusion artifacts (e.g., source code, malware, trojans) and use discovered data to enable mitigation of potential cyber defense incidents within the enterprise
Performs analysis of log files from a variety of sources to identify possible threats to network security
Performs cyber defense incident triage, to include determining scope, urgency and potential impact, identifies the specific vulnerability, and making recommendations that enables expeditious remediation
Performs cyber defense trend analysis and reporting
Assists in Incident Response processes and in the enhancement of behavioral analytics including the development of Concept of Operations and Standards Operating Procedures
Develops and maintains models for cyber threat mitigation and improves on threat modeling
Use behavior analytics (UBA) and ensures all infrastructure components meet proper performance standards
Coordinates and provide expert technical support to enterprise-wide cyber defense technicians to resolve cyber defense incidents
Coordinates incident response functions
Monitors external data sources (e.g., cyber defense vendor sites, Computer Emergency Response Teams, Security Focus) to maintain currency of cyber defense threat conditions and determine which security issues may have an impact on the enterprise
Performs cyber defense trend analysis and reporting
Performs initial, forensically sound collection of images and inspect to discern possible mitigation/remediation on enterprise systems
Receives and analyze network alerts from various sources within the enterprise and determine possible causes of such alerts
Writes and publishes after-action reviews
Writes and publishes cyber defense techniques, guidance, and reports on incident findings to appropriate constituencies
Writes, assist, and coordinates annual FBI-wide Tabletop Exercise Training Event (TTX) in coordination with OCIO personnel
Assists junior Incident Response Technicians in their tasks
Qualification
Required
U.S. Citizenship is required
Must possess an active TS clearance at the time of application, be willing and able to obtain SCI access, and pass a CI polygraph
This position is 5/days onsite in Washington D.C
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business Administration, or related field
At least eight (8) years of experience is required for this position
In lieu of some experience, industry certifications can be substituted (e.g., ISC2 CISSP, EC-Council Certified Incident Handler (C|IH), EC-Council Certified Network Defender (C|ND), SANS GCIH, SANS GCIP, SANS CFCA, Carnegie Mellon University CSIH)
Benefits
Comprehensive health, dental, vision, pet, and legal insurance
401(k) retirement matching
Paid leave
Paid holidays
Health and wellness programs
Employer-paid life and disability insurance
Professional development
Education benefits
Company
Network Designs, Inc.
NDi is a Verified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business [SDVOSB] professional services firm, supporting Federal and Commercial customers since 1995.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Anthony Zeruto, CISM
CEO and Owner
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