Cyber Incident Response Analyst

Required Skills:

· Must be a US Citizen

· Active Top Secret security clearance

· 5-10 years of equivalent, hands-on, professional responsibility and experience with crisis management, incident response, strategic communications, or risk management

· Bachelor's degree in Cyber Security, Computer Science, Information Systems Management, or similar Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) discipline; 3-5 years of equivalent, hands-on, professional responsibility and experience may be substituted for a degree

· Current 8570 compliance, IAT Level III certification

· Strong understanding of cyber security best practices, standards, and frameworks, including NIST and RMF

· Proficient in Microsoft Office tools and O365, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Teams

· Exceptional planning, problem-solving, data collection, and analytical skills

· Advanced ability to proactively, professionally, clearly, and concisely communicate complex technical information with peers and executives orally and in writing

· Energetic and conscientious self-starter with strong ability to work independently, multi-task, and effectively manage time

· Thrives in a fast-paced environment with firm deadlines and critical, quick turnaround, ad-hoc tasks

· Flexible; comfortable with ambiguity, competing priorities, matrixed organizations, and multiple stakeholders

· A collaborator with proven ability to positively interact with peers and executive management

Desired Skills:

· Communicate effectively (both oral and written) with executives and non-technical audiences

· Demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving skills; logical thinker and intellectual curiosity

· Experience working in the government sector (federal)

Preference will be shown to candidates with:

· Experience with other cyber security tools and technologies, such as SIEM and IDS/IPS

· Prior experience on a team responsible for various aspects of cyber security management

· Prior project administration experience

· Strong troubleshooting skills with the ability to independently resolve issues

Ability to work in a fast-paced and challenging environment

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $120,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year

Experience level:

• 5 years

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Washington, DC 20001: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Incident response: 5 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• IAT Level III (Preferred)

Security clearance:

• Top Secret (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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+91 (858) 435-0105