Mid Cyber Defense Analyst/ Incident Responder (Secret)

Position Title: Mid Cyber Defense Analyst/ Incident Responder
Location: Redstone Arsenal, Huntsville, AL
Relocation Assistance: None available at this time
Remote/Telework: No - Not available for this position
Clearance Required: Active DoD Secret Security Clearance
Travel: Up to 25% of the time

Position Summary:
The Mid Cyber Defense Analyst / Incident Responder supports the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) on the Integrated Research and Development for Enterprise Solutions (IRES) contract.

The candidate will:

• Perform Defensive Cyber Operations (DCO)/Cyber Security Service Provider (CSSP) duties outlined in Evaluator Scoring Metrics (ESM).
• Perform cybersecurity duties on customer networks (proactively and reactively) to improve enterprise-wide security posture.
• Perform preliminary analysis, identification, and response actions to detect, characterize, and respond to cyber incidents IAW CJCSM 6510.01B.
• Lead event/incident investigations from start to conclusion, to include gathering data, analysis, and reporting.
• Properly document all steps in the incident response process while taking care to preserve and protect incident artifacts, evidence, and chain of custody.
• Analyze correlated assets, threat, and vulnerability data against known adversary exploits and techniques to determine impact and improve network defensive posture.
• Support a Cyber Defense Analyst and Cyber Defense Incident Responder training plan by instructing, evaluating, and mentoring Junior Cyber Defense Analyst and Cyber Defense Incident Responders.
• Support the development, establishment, review and update of DCO procedures, processes, manuals, and other documentation.
• Leverage actionable Cyber Threat Intelligence data to search for indicators of compromise and develop SIEM content/ signatures to detect known attack patterns and make recommendations for improvements.
• Coordinate with CSSP-CERT subscribers to develop current configurations, rules, and signatures for cyber security related toolsets.
• Coordinate with CSSP-CERT subscribers to notify, investigate, and remediate discrepancies in security logging and CSSP-CERT alignment.
• Provide standardized and targeted training in support of CSSP-CERT subscriber cyber defense and incident response programs.
  Review data of ongoing intrusions or cybersecurity incidents and report, analyze, and document/report the findings in accordance with CJCSM 6510.01B guidelines.
• Provide support to internal and external Insider threat and law enforcement / counterintelligence (LE/CI) agencies during cyber incidents / investigations.

The successful candidate will:

• Have experience with most MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio).
• Be able to multi-task and prioritize various projects and assignments in a dynamic work environment in order to meet scheduled/unscheduled customer requests.
• Be willing to travel 25% of the time.
• Be willing to work rotating shifts in a 24x7x365 operational environment and respond quickly to emergencies as needed.

Basic Requirements:

• Must be a US Citizen
• Must have an active DoD Secret Security Clearance.
• Must have one of the following combinations of education and experience: HS Diploma (or GED) and 6 years of general experience; Associate's degree and 4 years of general experience; bachelor's degree and 2 years of general experience; Master's degree and 0 years of general experience.
• Must have 4 years of directly related experience in information security, physical security, cybersecurity, or a combination.
• Must have 1 year experience in management or leadership in a team environment.
• Must have a current DoD 8570.01-M IAT Level II certification with Continuing Education (CE) - (CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, Security+ CE, SSCP)
• Must have a DoD 8570.01-M CSSP Analyst, Incident Responder, and Auditor certification (CEH or CySA+ cover all three)

Desired Requirements:

• Have a Bachelor's degree, or higher, in Cybersecurity, Computer Science or related field
• Have experience with security analysis and solutions in a WAN/LAN environment to include Routers, Switches, Network Devices, and Operating Systems (e.g., Windows, and Linux)
• Have experience with other Security Operations Centers (SOC)/DCO tools/applications, such as Firewalls, Intrusion Detection Systems / Intrusion Prevention Systems, Network Security Manager, Forward Proxy, Spam Firewall, etc.
• Have experience analyzing security compliance scans performed across a WAN (ACAS/Nessus preferred)
• Have experience analyzing network and host-based threats (ESS preferred)
• Be able to mentor and train personnel in an evolving, high-paced environment
• Be familiar with DoD Security Operations Centers (SOC)
• Be familiar with DCO/Cybersecurity Service Provider (CSSP)-guiding security policies and procedures
• Have an active DoD Top Secret clearance

Compensation:
Salary Range: $114,000.00 - $139,600.00 annually. Final compensation is based on experience, education, and directly relevant certifications.

Application Instructions:
Resumes must be submitted in month/year format to be considered.

About Aegis Aerospace
We are a woman-owned space and technology company headquartered in Houston, TX. With more than 30 years of experience, our mission is to support the Department of Defense and NASA in defending national security, advancing exploration, and pioneering innovation. Our team includes some of the brightest minds in aerospace, committed to delivering cutting-edge solutions in space operations, simulation, and engineering.

To learn more about Aegis Aerospace, please visit our website: http://www.AegisAero.com

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