Cyber Incident Response Analyst
2 weeks ago
Program Role: CIR Tier II Analyst (ON-SITE in Hines, IL)
Armavel, LLC is offering an opportunity to be a part of a growing, forward-thinking team in an engaging, fast-paced environment. As a Cyber Incident Response Analyst, you will play a critical role in safeguarding the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) digital assets.
Duties
- Perform real-time monitoring and triage of security alerts in Cybersecurity toolsets including SIEM, and EDR
- Make accurate determination of what alerts are false positives or require further investigation and prioritization
- Lead and actively participate in the investigation, analysis, and resolution of cybersecurity incidents. Analyze attack patterns, determine the root cause, and recommend appropriate remediation measures to prevent future occurrences
- Ensure accurate and detailed documentation of incident response activities, including analysis, actions taken, and lessons learned. Collaborate with knowledge management teams to maintain up-to-date incident response playbooks
- Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including forensics, threat intelligence, IT, and network administrators. Clearly communicate technical information and incident-related updates to management and stakeholders
- Identify and action opportunities for tuning alerts to make the incident response team more efficient
- Monitor the performance of security analytics and automation processes regularly, identifying areas for improvement and taking proactive measures to enhance their efficacy
- Leverage Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR) platforms to streamline and automate incident response processes, including enrichment, containment, and remediation actions
- Support the mentoring and training of more junior IR staff
- Stay informed about the latest cybersecurity threats, trends, and best practices. Actively participate in cybersecurity exercises, drills, and simulations to improve incident response capabilities
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent work experience)
- 3+ years of experience supporting incident response in an enterprise-level Security Operations Center (SOC)
- A deep understanding of cybersecurity principles, incident response methodologies, and a proactive mindset to ensure our SOC operates effectively in a high-pressure environment.
- Strong experience with security technologies, including SIEM, IDS/IPS, EDR, and network monitoring tools
- Experience with enterprise ticketing systems like ServiceNow
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment to identify errors, pinpoint root causes, and devise solutions with minimal oversight.
- Ability to learn and function in multiple capacities and learn quickly.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
Must currently have or be willing to obtain one of the following certifications (or equivalent):
- GIAC Certified Incident Handler
- EC-Council’s Certified Incident Handler (E|CIH)
- GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH)
- Incident Handling & Response Professional (IHRP)
- Certified Computer Security Incident Handler (CSIH)
- Certified Incident Handling Engineer (CIHE)
- EC-Council’s Certified Ethical Hacker
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