Incident Response Analyst

Program Overview

About The Role

Secure Division Support. The GCC provides CSSP responsibilities and conducts DODIN Operations and DCO – Internal Defensive Measures (IDM) to protect the DODIN IAW the DoDM 8530.01 and the DoD Cybersecurity Services Evaluator Scoring Metrics (ESM). These responsibilities are broken into five (5) CSSP functions; Identify, Protect, Detect, Respond, and Recover. GCC is responsible to conduct these functions for its assigned portion of the DODIN for both unclassified and classified networks/ systems. The division provides support services for the protection, monitoring, analysis, detection, and response to unauthorized activity within the DoD Information Systems and Networks. DCO-IDM services are required to defend against unauthorized activity on all Army assets residing on the NIPRNet and SIPRNet. The division provides defensive measures to protect and defend information, computers, and networks from disruption, denial, degradation, or destruction. The division provides sensor management and event analysis and response for network and host-based events. For sensor management, the division provides management of in-line Network Intrusion Protection System/Network Intrusion Detection System (NIPS/NIDS) sensors monitoring all CONUS DoDIN-A NIPRNet and SIPRNet Enterprise traffic to detect sensor outages and activities that attempt to compromise the confidentiality, integrity, or availability of the network. In coordination with GCC Operations, DCO initiates defensive security procedures upon detection of these attacks. Event analysis and response includes the processes involved with reducing multiple cyber incidents to actual malicious threat determinations and mitigating those threats IAW guidance received from GCC Government leadership. Support the Government in providing services for CSSP services on both the NIPRNet and SIPRNet IAW Appendix E: Secure Division Workload Assessment in support of the CONUS portion of the DoDIN-A. Develop reports and products, both current and long-term, in support of CSSP and course of action development. Prepare Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTP), SOPs, Executive Summary (EXSUMS), trip reports, and information/point papers. Contribute during the preparation of agreements, policy, and guidance documentation such as Memorandums of Understanding / Agreement (MOU/A), Service Level Agreements (SLA).
• Response Analysis. Collaborate with the Government to develop, staff, coordinate and execute Cyber Incident Response investigations for the operational environment (unclassified and classified) per CSSP-D (and/or ARCYBER/Higher Headquarters) Government leadership guidance. Investigations shall address each pre-determined category of cyber incident (IAW CJCSM 6510.01B) detected (internally or externally reported); address priorities and types of internal defensive measures and potential mitigation strategies to be employed (acceptable level of risk); include applicable aspects of the most current Cybersecurity Services Evaluator Scoring Matrix.
• Validate security event information for each cyber incident ticket which includes at a minimum event name, date, time, location, source IP address, destination IP address, source ports, and destination ports.
• Contact the responsible organization if additional information is required.
• Coordinate with the Government to identify and maintain visibility of all potential or confirmed cyber incidents and/or security issues IAW ARCYBER/Higher Headquarters’ policies and procedures.
• Obtain and maintain access to Joint Worldwide Intelligence Communications System (JWICS) and services to conduct cyber threat analysis support.
• Respond to ARCYBER/Higher Headquarters’ inquiries on cyber incident status or issues as appropriate or requested.
• Conduct quality control of cyber incidents to maintain compliance with CJCSM 6510.01B.
• Provide and coordinate cyber incident trend analysis to identify systemic or potential issues on reported and confirmed cyber incidents.
• Provide and brief cyber incident details IAW policies and procedures.
• Coordinate and synchronize Incident Handling (IH) actions or cyber incidents with LE/CI per TTP.
• Acquire any necessary data to determine scope of reported cyber incidents and ensure all investigation reports are automatically forwarded to ticketing solution, as required, with the most current action visible to ARCYBER/Higher Headquarters’ Incident Handling Portal/ticketing solution.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• Minimum of 8 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 6 years with MS/MA; Minimum of 3 years with PhD
• Possess and maintain a Top Secret w/SCI security clearance
• Certifications: DCWF Code 511 Intermediate: CompTIA Cloud+ or CompTIA PenTest+ or CompTIA Security+ or GIAC Certified Enterprise Defender (GCED) or GIAC Foundational Cybersecurity Technologies (GFACT) or GIAC Information Security Fundamentals (GISF)
• Proven experience in maintaining accurate records of customer interactions.
• Strong management and scheduling skills.
• Experience with O365.
• Problem-solving ability and d emonstrates flexible with the ability to multi-task.
• Possess attention to detail and follow-through.
• Ability to be flexible, organize priorities in a fast-paced work environment, while maintaining a high level of focus and accuracy.
• High level of professionalism and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Capable of following detailed training documentation.
• Expertise in fostering teamwork and collaboration.
• Ability to provide timely feedback and responses.
• Willingness to work weekend and support rotating shifts

SCA / Union / Intern Rate or Range

Details

Target Salary Range: $80,000 - $128,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

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