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Senior Cyber Defense Incident Responder

Koniag Government Services

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IT - Security
Washington, DC (On-Site/Office)

Koniag Management Solutions, a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking a Senior Cyber Defense Incident Responder with a Top-Secret clearance to support KMS and our government customer in Washington, DC. This position is for a Future New Business Opportunity.

We offer competitive compensation and an extraordinary benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance, 401K with company matching, flexible spending accounts, paid holidays, three weeks paid time off, and more.

Koniag Management Solutions, a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking a Senior Cyber Defense Incident Responder to lead incident response activities and coordinate enterprise-wide cyber defense operations.

Essential Functions, Responsibilities & Duties may include but are not limited to:
The Senior Cyber Defense Incident Responder will coordinate and execute incident response activities while providing expert technical guidance across the enterprise. Key responsibilities include:
  • Lead incident response coordination and activities
  • Collect and analyze malware and intrusion artifacts
  • Monitor and respond to security alerts
  • Perform forensic collection and analysis
  • Conduct cyber defense trend analysis
  • Provide technical guidance to security teams
  • Monitor external threat sources
  • Develop incident response documentation
  • Write after-action reviews and reports
  • Coordinate enterprise-wide security responses
  • Analyze network alerts and determine root causes
  • Create technical guidance documentation

Education and Experience:
Required:
  • 4+ years of experience in incident response
  • Active Top-Secret clearance required
  • Demonstrated experience in enterprise security operations
  • Background in malware analysis and forensics

Required Skills and Competencies:
  • Expert knowledge of incident response procedures
  • Experience with malware analysis tools
  • Proficiency in forensic collection techniques
  • Strong analytical and investigation skills
  • Experience with enterprise security tools
  • Knowledge of threat intelligence sources
  • Strong technical writing abilities
  • Experience with security alert analysis
  • Expertise in mitigation strategies
  • Strong communication and leadership skills
  • Knowledge of cyber defense techniques
  • Ability to coordinate cross-functional teams

Desired Skills and Competencies:
  • Bachelor's degree in related field
  • Security certifications (e.g. Security+, GCIH, CEH, GCTI, GREM, GCFA)
  • Experience with SIEM platforms (e.g. Splunk)
  • Knowledge of threat hunting methodologies
  • Expertise in network security
  • Experience with automation tools
  • Experience with enterprise security tools (e.g. Tenable Nessus, WebInspect, Splunk, and BigFix)
  • Background in digital forensics
  • Experience with forensic tools (e.g., Forensic Tool Kit [FTK], Foremost, EnCase)
  • Understanding of APT tactics
  • Experience with federal systems
  • Knowledge of compliance requirements
  • Programming/scripting capabilities
  • This position requires flexibility to support 24/7 incident response operations and includes on-call responsibilities for critical security incidents.

Our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
The company is an equal opportunity employer. The company shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity (except where gender is a bona fide occupational qualification), national origin or ancestry, age, disability, citizenship, military/veteran status, marital status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We are committed to equal employment opportunity in all decisions related to employment, promotion, wages, benefits, and all other privileges, terms, and conditions of employment.

The company is dedicated to seeking all qualified applicants. If you require an accommodation to navigate or apply for a position on our website, please get in touch with Heaven Wood via e-mail at [email protected] or by calling 703-488-9377 to request accommodations.

Koniag Government Services (KGS) is an Alaska Native Owned corporation supporting the values and traditions of our native communities through an agile employee and corporate culture that delivers Enterprise Solutions, Professional Services and Operational Management to Federal Government Agencies. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Koniag, we apply our proven commercial solutions to a deep knowledge of Defense and Civilian missions to provide forward leaning technical, professional, and operational solutions. KGS enables successful mission outcomes for our customers through solution-oriented business partnerships and a commitment to exceptional service delivery. We ensure long-term success with a continuous improvement approach while balancing the collective interests of our customers, employees, and native communities. For more information, please visit www.koniag-gs.com .

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Koniag Government Services (KGS) supports the values and traditions of our Native communities through an agile employee and corporate culture that delivers Enterprise Solutions, Professional Services, and Operational Management to Federal Government Agencies. We apply our proven commercial solutions to a deep knowledge of Defense and Civilian missions to provide forward leaning technical, professional, and operational solutions. KGS enables successful mission outcomes for our customers through solution-oriented business partnerships and a commitment to exceptional service delivery. We ensure long-term success with a continuous improvement approach while balancing the collective interests of our customers, employees, and Native communities. Through our wholly-owned subsidiary companies, including SBA Certified 8(a) and HUBZone companies, we provide exceptional service to our Government clients with a committed focus on: Community Mission. Solution Oriented. Exceptional People.

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Job Category
IT - Security
Clearance Level
Secret