Cybersecurity Incident Response Specialist

24 hours ago

Arlington, Virginia, United States PassionHR Full time

**Job Title:** Cybersecurity Incident Response Specialist

We are seeking a highly skilled cybersecurity incident response specialist to lead investigations, assess the severity of breaches, develop effective mitigation plans, and assist in restoring services.

This role requires expertise in cyber incident management and cybersecurity operations, with a proactive approach to safeguarding enterprise IT environments.

Eligibility Requirements:

  • U.S. Citizenship
  • Active TS/SCI Clearance
  • Ability to obtain DHS Suitability prior to employment
  • Minimum of 2 years of directly relevant experience in cyber incident management or cybersecurity operations

Key Responsibilities:

  1. Research and compile resolution steps or workarounds to mitigate potential Computer Network Defense (CND) incidents.
  2. Apply knowledge of tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) used by various threat actors to identify and validate threats.
  3. Utilize cybersecurity concepts to detect and defend against intrusions in IT networks, including log data analysis.
  4. Monitor external data sources (e.g., vendor sites, CERTs, SANS) to stay updated on CND threats and assess their potential impact on the enterprise.
  5. Identify the root cause of incidents and collaborate with external entities to determine the infection vector and background of incidents.
  6. Receive and analyze network alerts, determine their causes, and coordinate appropriate responses.
  7. Track and document CND incidents from detection through resolution.
  8. Collaborate with organizational components to obtain and share information related to ongoing incidents.
  9. Provide support during assigned shifts to ensure comprehensive incident management coverage.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

  • Expertise in incident response and handling methodologies.
  • Familiarity with the NCCIC National Cyber Incident Scoring System for prioritizing incident triage.
  • Understanding of general attack stages (e.g., scanning, gaining access, privilege escalation).
  • Ability to recognize and categorize types of vulnerabilities and associated attacks.
  • Knowledge of system administration and operating system hardening techniques.
  • Understanding of CND policies, procedures, and regulations.
  • Awareness of operational threat environments (e.g., script kiddies, nation-state actors).
  • Knowledge of system and application security vulnerabilities, such as buffer overflow, cross-site scripting, injections, and malicious code.

Estimated Salary Range: $120,000 - $180,000 per year, based on location and experience.

Why Choose Us: PassionHR offers a dynamic work environment where you can apply your expertise to protect critical infrastructure and systems.

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