(Cyber) Incident Management Analyst

Cyber Incident Management AnalystNightwing provides technically advanced full-spectrum cyber, data operations, systems integration, and intelligence mission support services to meet our customers' most demanding challenges. Our capabilities include cyber space operations, cyber defense and resiliency, vulnerability research, ubiquitous technical surveillance, data intelligence, lifecycle mission enablement, and software modernization. Nightwing brings disruptive technologies, agility, and competitive offerings to customers in the intelligence community, defense, civil, and commercial markets.Nightwing is supporting a U.S. Government customer to provide support for onsite incident response to civilian Government agencies and critical asset owners who experience cyber-attacks, providing immediate investigation and resolution. Contract personnel perform investigations to characterize the severity of breaches, develop mitigation plans, and assist with the restoration of services. Nightwing is seeking a Cyber Incident Management Analyst to support this critical customer mission.Responsibilities:Managing reported incidents by providing a single point of service for incident customer organizations throughout the incident life cycle of a high priority incidentCorrelating incident data to identify specific trends in reported incidentsRecommending defense in depth principles and practices (i.e. Defense in Multiple Places, layered defenses, security robustness, etc.)Performing Computer Network Defense incident triage to include determining scope, urgency, and potential impactIdentifying the specific vulnerability and making recommendations that enable expeditious remediationAssisting Federal leads with incident management functions when deployed at an onsite engagementAssists in coordinating with private sector partners, law enforcement, and internal entities to conduct daily operationsConducting peer reviews and providing quality assurance reviews for junior personnelMentoring of junior incident managers and providing guidance to others on incident management prioritization, triage, and report writing in support of onsite engagementsProviding team leadership during assigned shifts (2:00 PM - 10:30 PM ET or 10:00 PM - 6:30 AM ET and 12 hour weekend shifts)Leads a technical team of up to 6 highly skilled cyber threat analystsRequired Skills:U.S. CitizenshipMust have an active TS/SCI clearanceMust be able to obtain DHS Suitability8+ years of directly relevant experience in cyber incident management or cybersecurity operationsKnowledge of incident response and handling methodologiesKnowledge of the NCCIC National Cyber Incident Scoring System to be able to prioritize triaging of incidentKnowledge of general attack stages (e.g., foot printing and scanning, enumeration, gaining access, escalation of privileges, maintaining access, network exploitation, covering tracks, etc.)Demonstrated experience with recognizing and categorizing types of vulnerabilities and associated attacksKnowledge of basic system administration and operating system hardening techniquesKnowledge of Computer Network Defense policies, procedures, and regulationsKnowledge 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 locationsDesired Skills:Experience leading and mentoring technical teamsKnowledge of basic system administration and operating system hardening techniquesKnowledge of Computer Network Defense policies, procedures, and regulationsKnowledge 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 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 CISSPArlington, VA Previously part of a leading Fortune 100 company and headquartered in Dulles, VA; Nightwing became independent in 2024 but continues to support the nation's most mission impactful initiatives. When we formed Nightwing, we brought a deep set of credentials and an unfaltering commitment to the mission. For over four decades, our team has been providing some of the world's most technically advanced full-spectrum cyber, data operations, systems integration, and intelligence support services to the U.S. government on its most important missions.At Nightwing, we value collaboration and teamwork. You'll have the opportunity to work alongside talented individuals who are passionate about what they do. Together, we'll leverage our collective expertise to drive innovation, solve complex problems, and deliver exceptional results for our clients.Thank you for considering joining us as we embark on this new journey and shape the future of cybersecurity and intelligence together as part of the Nightwing team.Nightwing is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.