Senior Cyber Intrusion Detection Analyst - 2nd shift

Overview

GovCIO is currently hiring for Senior Cyber Intrusion Detection Analyst for 2nd shift work in the Washington, DC and will be a hybrid remote position.

Responsibilities

• Respond to cyber incidents, including responding to SOC IR phone calls and SOC emails
• Act as a Subject Matter Expert in investigations for potential incidents identified by SOC Tier I & II analysts and Shift Lead
• Investigate phishing and self-identified potential cyber threats (phishing emails sent to the SOC)
• Work with SOC federal staff and Incident Handlers to analyze, triage, contain, and remediate security incidents
• Participate regularly in SOC Splunk engineer working group sessions, to include idea generation for new content rules for security alerting and reduction of false positives. Collaborate across the SOC organizational lines with Threat Hunt and Security Intelligence, while developing depth in your desired cyber discipline and/or technologies
• Follow Federal IRP, SOC SOPs and other prudent documentation procedures in order to work and be effective while having an eye towards process improvement/effectivity
• Knowledgeable on multiple technology and system types
• Able to articulate the incident response lifecycle
• Manages and responds to computer security incidents that involve enterprise systems and data including personally identifiable information (PII) breaches
• Detect, collect and report cybersecurity incidents
• Experience detecting and remediate malicious codes
• Helps improve the overall security posture by independently verifying the security of enterprise systems, and to ensure the timely dissemination of security information to the appropriate contractor and federal stakeholders
• Analyze firewall logs, Full Packet Capture (PCAP), IDS alerts, Anti-malware alerts, Host Intrusion Prevent System (HIPS), and server and application logs to investigate events and incidents for anomalous activity and produce reports of findings
• Conduct reviews and analysis of proxy logs, Microsoft Windows and Active Directory logs, Orchestrator logs, and malicious code to identify, contain, eradicate, and ensure recovery from incidents
• Support and help the Cyber Workforce Development Lead, go through tickets analyzing security annotations on documented incidents

Qualifications

• Bachelor's with 8+ years of cybser security experience (or commensurate experience)
• 6+ years intrusion detection examination experience (or commensurate experience)
• 6 years of security intrusion detection examination experience involving a range of security technologies that produce logging data; to include wide area networks host and Network IPS/IDS/HIPs traffic event review, server web log analysis, raw data logs; the ability to communicate clearly both orally and in writing.
• Working experience with Splunk SIEM.
• At least 3 years of experience working at a senior level, performing analytics examination of logs and console events and creating advance queries methods in Splunk or advance Grep skills, firewall ACL review, examining Snort based IDS events, Pcaps, web server log review, in SIEM environments.
• Candidate must have one or more advanced certification, including but not limited to: CERT Certified Computer Security Incident Handler, CEH Certified Ethical Hacker, CISSP, GCIH Certified Incident Handler, GISF Information Security Fundamentals
• Clearance Required:Ability to maintain a Public Trust clearance

Company Overview

GovCIO is a team of transformers--people who are passionate about transforming government IT. Every day, we make a positive impact by delivering innovative IT services and solutions that improve how government agencies operate and serve our citizens.But we can't do it alone. We need great people to help us do great things - for our customers, our culture, and our ability to attract other great people. We are changing the face of government IT and building a workforce that fuels this mission. Are you ready to be a transformer?

What You Can Expect

Interview & Hiring Process

If you are selected to move forward through the process, here’s what you can expect:

• During the Interview Process
  • Virtual video interview conducted via video with the hiring manager and/or team
  • Camera must be on
  • A valid photo ID must be presented during each interview

• During the Hiring Process
  • Enhanced Biometrics ID verification screening
  • Background check, to include:
    • Criminal history (past 7 years)
    • Verification of your highest level of education
    • Verification of your employment history (past 7 years), based on information provided in your application

Employee Perks

At GovCIO, we consistently hear that meaningful work and a collaborative team environment are two of the top reasons our employees enjoy working here. In addition, our employees have access to a range of perks and benefits to support their personal and professional well-being, beyond the standard company offered health benefits, including:

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Corporate Discounts
• Learning & Development platform, to include certification preparation content
• Training, Education and Certification Assistance*
• Referral Bonus Program
• Internal Mobility Program
• Pet Insurance
• Flexible Work Environment

*Available to full-time employees

Our employees’ unique talents and contributions are the driving force behind our success in supporting our customers, which ultimately fuels the success of our company. Join us and be a part of a culture that invests in its people and prioritizes continuous enhancement of the employee experience.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. EOE, including disability/vets.

Posted Pay Range

The posted pay range, if referenced, reflects the range expected for this position at the commencement of employment, however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, education, experience, and internal equity. The total compensation package for this position may also include other compensation elements, to be discussed during the hiring process. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the GovCIO reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, GovCIO or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

Posted Salary Range