Cybersecurity Incident Response Specialist

2 weeks ago

Huntsville, Alabama, United States Quantum Research International Full time

Overview:

Quantum Research International, Inc. is dedicated to delivering exceptional services and products to our national defense and federal civilian clients across various sectors, including: 1) Cybersecurity and Information Operations; 2) Space Operations and Control; 3) Aviation Systems; 4) Ground, Air, and Missile Defense; 5) Intelligence Program Support; 6) Experimentation and Testing; 7) Program Management; and 8) Audio/Visual Technology Applications. While our corporate headquarters is in Huntsville, AL, we actively recruit for positions nationwide and internationally, ensuring high-quality support to the U.S. Government and our Nation's Warfighters.

Mission:

We are in search of a highly skilled Cyber Incident Response and Forensics Analyst to join the National Cyber Security Operations Center's DFIR Team. In this capacity, you will engage in incident response activities, including triage, data collection, analysis, containment, and remediation. You will also participate in proactive threat hunting efforts to uncover previously undetected compromises. Furthermore, you will assist clients in preparing for cybersecurity incidents by developing operational playbooks and facilitating tabletop exercises.

Responsibilities:

  • Conduct Tier 2 or higher analysis within our Security Operations Center to identify incidents or events necessitating further investigation.
  • Identify attacker tools, tactics, and procedures in Indicators of Compromise (IOCs) applicable to detection rules, threat hunting missions, and ongoing investigations.
  • Analyze submissions to client phishing inboxes and investigate for malicious content and attachments.
  • Maintain strict chain-of-custody protocols and ensure positive control over devices and media submitted by clients.
  • Perform host forensics, network forensics, log analysis, and malware triage to support incident response investigations and root cause analysis.
  • Leverage new technologies to conduct remote investigations and examine endpoint and network-based sources of evidence.
  • Communicate investigation findings effectively and present comprehensive reports, training, and presentations tailored for both technical and executive audiences, including recommendations for enhancing client cybersecurity posture.
  • Other responsibilities may include team building, mentorship, and execution of leadership tasks.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's Degree in a relevant technical field is preferred; however, 4+ years of experience and certifications may be considered in lieu of a degree.
    1. Relevant certifications may include: CISSP, CISA, GCFA, GCFE, GNFA, CySA+, GCIA, GCIH, OSCP, Security+, CEH, or GSEC.
  • A minimum of 3 years of experience in an Incident Response role, with expertise in host forensics, memory analysis, network traffic analysis, and log analysis; DoD/military experience is advantageous.
  • Proficiency with industry-standard IR and forensic tools, such as EnCase, Magnet Axiom, FTK, SIFT, or other open-source forensic tools.
  • Comprehensive understanding of the incident response lifecycle and digital forensic investigative methodologies.
  • Strong technical documentation skills, with experience in writing reports and conveying technical details clearly and concisely.
  • Solid understanding of IP networking fundamentals, protocols, and port security.
  • Able to work effectively both independently and within a team environment.
  • Willingness to travel occasionally within the U.S.
  • Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance.

Desired Skills and Qualifications:

  • Experience with Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) platforms, such as Splunk.
  • Experience in malware and binary analysis, including both basic and advanced static and dynamic analysis, disassembly, and debugging.
  • Familiarity with various operating systems, including Windows, Linux, and Mac, for investigative purposes.
  • Experience in acquiring endpoint data from both networked and non-networked environments.
  • Certifications: CISSP, CISA, GCFA, GCFE, GNFA, CySA+, GCIA, GCIH, OSCP, Security+, CEH, or GSEC.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/D/V:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

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