Senior Cybersecurity Incident Response...

TekSynap Corporation
Radford, VA, United States
18 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
10 years minimum
Compensation
$135,000.0 - $185,000.0
Working hours
Shift work
Job source

Tech stack

Audit Trail Configuration Management Communications Protocols CompTIA Security+ Cyber Security Cryptographic Protocols Event Logging Monitoring of Systems Information Technology Enabled Service (ITES) Information Systems Security Architecture Professional Information Systems Security Engineering Professional Public Key Infrastructure
+6 more
Web Application Security Security Information and Event Management Software Security Information Technology 3-tier Architectures Custom Reports

Job description

We are seeking a Senior Cybersecurity Incident Response Administrator to join our team supporting an ITES task order., + Manage, configure, and maintain Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) systems to meet DoD and Army cybersecurity requirements.

  • Deploy, install, and maintain infrastructure components that support SIEM functionality and event log ingestion.

  • Create and manage SIEM dashboards that provide clear, actionable visualizations for detecting security anomalies in near real-time.

  • Monitor SIEM dashboards to detect threats and abnormal behavior; investigate events and escalate incidents as necessary.

  • Develop custom reports and queries to support audit requirements and validate security controls.

  • Provide Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) support, including management of SSL/TLS certificates and related cryptographic services.

  • Monitor and enforce DoD and Army web application security standards and best practices.

  • Review and respond to Army Cyber Tasking Orders (CTOs) and coordinate actions with Army Cyber Security Service Providers (CSSPs).

  • Participate in Software Assurance (SwA) reviews to validate audit logs and application security events.

  • Evaluate Information Systems Design Plans, architecture diagrams, and configuration documentation for compliance with applicable cybersecurity policies, regulations, and best practices.

  • Support incident response workflows and collaborate with other cybersecurity stakeholders to ensure rapid containment and recovery.

Requirements

  • Ten (10) or more years of experience in Cybersecurity, Incident Response, or closely related technical areas.

  • Extensive knowledge with Army enterprise cybersecurity tools , SIEM platforms, and monitoring systems.

  • High proficiency in building and managing SIEM dashboards, ingesting relevant data, and generating alerts.

  • Demonstrated expertise in investigating and responding to cybersecurity events and anomalies.

  • Proven experience developing audit-ready reports to meet regulatory and security requirements.

  • Strong working knowledge of PKI infrastructure, digital certificates, and encryption protocols.

  • Familiarity with reviewing and responding to Army Cyber Tasking Orders (CTOs) and collaborating with Cybersecurity Service Providers (CSSPs).

  • Experience with DoD/Army cybersecurity compliance standards and the Risk Management Framework (RMF).

  • Hands-on involvement in application security, SW assurance, and secure system design evaluations

  • Experience with incident response coordination , evidence handling, and containment procedures.

  • Understanding Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) and Configuration Management (CM)

  • Knowledge of Continuity of Operations Plans (COOP) and associated communication protocols.

  • Strong analytical, communication, and cross-team collaboration skills

  • Demonstrated experience supporting government agencies, customers, or contracts within federal environments. This includes the Intelligence Community (IC), Department of Defense (DoD), Federal Civil agencies, and military organizations. Prior experience supporting the same or similar contract, with an in-depth understanding of the customer environment, requirements, and operational landscape, is highly desirable.

Certifications

  • Must hold a current Cybersecurity Certification such as:

  • CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional).

  • ISSEP (Information Systems Security Engineering Professional).

  • CompTIA Security+.

  • CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker).

Clearance

  • Secret - IT-II Non-Critical Sensitive Clearance or Tier 3 (T3) investigation., + Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Security, or a related technical field-or equivalent years of experience., The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle, feel, touch; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is regularly required to lift up to 10 pounds. The employee is frequently required to lift up to 25 pounds; and up to 50 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Benefits & conditions

Target salary range: $135,000 - $185,000. The salary range displayed is an estimate and will be determined on several factors regarding the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies and experience, as well as contract parameters and organizational requirements. The displayed salary is one component of the total compensation package for employees, We offer our full-time employees a competitive benefits package to include health, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability plans, vacation time and holidays.

TekSynap is a drug-free workplace. We reserve the right to conduct drug testing in accordance with federal, state, and local laws. All employees and candidates may be subject to drug screening if deemed necessary to ensure a safe and compliant working environment.

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