Jr Cyber Defense Analyst / Incident Responder
Cyber Security III
Redstone Arsenal
Huntsville, AL
HX5 is an award-winning provider of engineering, research and development, and technical services to clients such as NASA and the Department of Defense. Founded in 2004, HX5 is a fast-growing veteran- and woman-owned company with locations nationwide.
HX5 is currently seeking a qualified Jr Cyber Defense Analyst / Incident Responder to support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) onthe Integrated Research and Development for Enterprise Solutions (IRES) contract at Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, AL.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities :
- 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.
- Perform 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 asset, threat, and vulnerability data against known adversary exploits and techniques to determine impact and improve network defensive posture.
- 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 make recommendations for improvements.
- 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.
Education and Experience :
Must have 4, or more, years of general (full-time) work experienceRequirement may decrease with completion of advanced educationMust have 2, or more, years of directly related experience in information security, physical security, or cybersecurity, or acombination thereof
Must have a current DoD 8570.01-M IAT Level II certification with Continuing Education (CE) - (CySA+, GICSP, GSEC,Security+ CE, SSCP)
Must be able to obtain a DoD 8570.01-M CSSP Analyst and Incident Responder certification (CEH or CySA+ cover both)with 6 months of start date.
Must have an active DoD Secret Security ClearanceDesired Requirements :
Have an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science or related fieldHave 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 familiar with Security Operations Centers (SOC) / DoDBe familiar with DCO / Cybersecurity Service Provider (CSSP)-guiding security policies and proceduresHave an active DoD Top Secret clearanceBe able to obtain a DoD Top Secret clearancePosition Type / Expected Hours of Work :
This is a full-time position requiring 40 hours per week and offers a flexible work schedule Monday through Fridayduring core business hours.
Other Position Requirements :
Proof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency is a requirement for this position.Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation.Must be able to obtain the required clearance by date of hire.Must be able to travel, including air travel.Must have a valid Drivers License.HX5 offers a competitive salary and benefits package to include :
Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance401(k) plan with Company MatchPaid HolidaysPaid Time OffParental LeaveLife InsuranceTuition ReimbursementIdentity ProtectionMedical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending AccountsCommuter / Transit Spending AccountsGroup Legal Coverage OptionsPet InsuranceHX5, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.
HX5, LLC is a Drug Free Workplace Employer.
ACCESSIBILITY NOTICE :
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process due to a physical or mental disability, pleasecall (850) 362-6551.
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