Incident Handler

RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsible for leading security event monitoring and correlation within a tiered Security Operations Center. Proven experience and ability to leverage CND analyst toolsets to detect and respond to IT security incidents. Ability to implement standard procedures for incident response interfacing with Information Security Officer and IT staff. Conducts research and document threats and their behavior to include monitoring external CSIRTS/CERTs. Provide recommendations to threat mitigation strategies. Employ effective web, email, and telephonic communications to clearly manage security incident response procedures. Perform routine event reporting over time including trend reporting and analysis. Experience required in security or network technology (Unix/Windows OS, Cisco/Juniper Routing-Switching) within a hands-on design/Implementation/Administration role. Demonstrates in-depth knowledge of TCP-IP protocol implementations for all common network services in addition to demonstrated capability to perform network packet analysis and anomaly detection. Professionally certified, within a CND discipline, as Technical Level III as defined by DODI 8570 is a requirement.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Active TS/SCI clearance with T5 investigation 
• BS in technical field and at least 12 years of program management experience (some PM experience may originate in the military, but the candidate must have at least 10 years of SME experience in industry)
• Demonstrated understanding of U.S. Army IT operational and technical requirements
• Experience leading a large, technically complex organization
• Demonstrated success and experience managing contractors in a DoD environment, working with Military and civilian leadership, while obtaining mission success and program profitability.
• Must be willing to work overtime, after hours, holidays, and weekends, as necessary

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS 

• GIAC Certified Incident Handler, and IAT Level II  Baseline Certification

We are seeking a Incident Handler (DCO) to join our Global Cyber Center team.  This position is contingent upon contract award. 

TekSynap is a fast growing high-tech company that understands both the pace of technology today and the need to have a comprehensive well planned information management environment. “Technology moving at the speed of thought” embodies these principles – the need to nimbly utilize the best that information technology offers to meet the business needs of our Federal Government customers.

We offer our full-time employees a competitive benefits package to include health, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability plans, vacation time and holidays.

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WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Location: Sierra Vista, AZ/Fort Huachuca, AZ
• Type of environment: Primarily office
• Noise level: Low
• Work schedule: Schedule is day shift Monday – Friday.
• May be requested to work evenings and weekends to meet program and contract needs.
• Amount of Travel: Up to 25% with possibility of more based-on mission requirements and future organizational growth

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle, feel, touch; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is regularly required to lift up to 10 pounds. The employee is frequently required to lift up to 25 pounds; and up to 50 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE

• Citizenship: US
• Clearance requirement: DoD TS/SCI

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. TekSynap does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, national origin, disability, age, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law (referred to as “protected status”). This nondiscrimination policy extends to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment as well as the use of all company facilities, participation in all company-sponsored activities, and all employment actions such as promotions, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.

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