Cyber Defense Incident Responder - Senior

Job Description
BAE Systems is seeking a Cyber Defense Incident Responder (Senior) who will facilitate and coordinate with the FBI Deputy CISO, CISO, and other leaders to provide expert technical support to the enterprise-wide cyber defense technicians to resolve cyber defense incidents. Correlates incident data to identify specific vulnerabilities and make recommendations that enable expeditious remediation to any attacks within the FBI networks. A Top-Secret Security clearance is required.

Successful Cyber Defense Incident Responder will respond to cyber incidents as necessary and act as a liaison between entities within the FBI as well as internal and external stakeholders within the organization.

Responsibilities include:

• Collecting intrusion artifacts (e.g., source code, malware, trojans) and use discovered data to enable mitigation of potential cyber defense incidents within the enterprise.
• Performing analysis of log files from a variety of sources to identify possible threats to network security.
• Performing cyber defense incident triage, to include determining scope, urgency and potential impact, identifies the specific vulnerability, and making recommendations that enables expeditious remediation.
• Performing cyber defense trend analysis and reporting.
• Assisting in Incident Response processes and in the enhancement of behavioral analytics including the development of Concept of Operations and Standards Operating Procedures.
• Developing and maintains models for cyber threat mitigation and improves on threat modeling.
• Using behavior analytics (UBA) and ensures all infrastructure components meet proper performance standards.
• Coordinating and providing expert technical support to enterprise-wide cyber defense technicians to resolve cyber defense incidents.
• Coordinating incident response functions.
• Monitoring external data sources (e.g., cyber defense vendor sites, Computer Emergency Response Teams, Security Focus) to maintain currency of cyber defense threat conditions and determine which security issues may have an impact on the enterprise.
• Performing cyber defense trend analysis and reporting.
• Performing initial, forensically sound collection of images and inspect to discern possible mitigation/remediation on enterprise systems.
• Receiving and analyze network alerts from various sources within the enterprise and determine possible causes of such alerts.
• Writing and publishing after-action reviews.
• Writing and publishing cyber defense techniques, guidance, and reports on incident findings to appropriate constituencies.
• Writing, assisting, and coordinating annual FBI-wide Tabletop Exercise Training Event (TTX) in coordination with OCIO personnel.

Assisting junior Incident Response Technicians in their tasks.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Minimum of 8+ years of experience is required for this position.
• In lieu of some experience, industry certifications can be substituted (e.g., ISC2 CISSP, EC-Council Certified Incident Handler (C|IH), EC-Council Certified Network Defender (C|ND), SANS GCIH, SANS GCIP, SANS CFCA, Carnegie Mellon University CSIH)

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $130355 - $221603

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.

About BAE Systems Intelligence & Security
BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it's what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts - defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team-making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you'll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.

Intelligence & Security (I&S), based in McLean, Virginia, designs and delivers advanced defense, intelligence, and security solutions that support the important missions of our customers. Our pride and dedication shows in everything we do-from intelligence analysis, cyber operations and IT expertise to systems development, systems integration, and operations and maintenance services. Knowing that our work enables the U.S. military and government to recognize, manage and defeat threats inspires us to push ourselves and our technologies to new levels.

This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.