• Cyber Defense Incident Responder

    GovCIO (Washington, DC)


    Overview

     

    GovCIO is currently hiring for a Cyber Defense Incident Responder to work 1st or 2nd shift onsite in Washington, DC.

    Responsibilities

    + Respond to cyber incidents, including responding to SOC IR phone calls and SOC emails from the client and customer POCs

    + Provide support in the detection, responses, mitigation, and reporting of cyber threats affecting internal and external clients’ networks

    + Maintain an understanding of the current vulnerabilities, response, and mitigation strategies used in the cyber security operation center

    + Develop documentation, reports, briefs, and review SOPs with customer to give an accurate depiction of the current threat landscape and associated risk that is affecting the clients’ networks

    + Provide analysis for correlated information sources to the client which is notified by the Cyber SOC Team Lead or the Government Watch Officer

    + Act as a Subject Matter Expert in investigations for potential incidents at the SOC Tier 1 Level

    + Analyze and report cyber threats as well as assist in deterring, identifying, monitoring, investigating, and analyzing computer network intrusions

    + Work with SOC federal staff, Shift Lead, Senior Analyst to analyze, triage, contain, and remediate security incidents

    + Follow Federal IRP, SOC SOPs and other prudent documentation procedures 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

    Qualifications

    + Bachelor's with 8+ years of cyber defense incident handling experience (or commensurate experience)

    + 7+ years of SOC experience, 3+ years working at a senior/lead capacity. Direct experience executing Incident Handling and Response activities

    + Understanding of Security tools and the Security Stack

    + Working knowledge of Splunk

    + Basic understanding of network protocols and packet analysis tools

    + Cyber Security background

    + Certification: Splunk Fundamentals I & II and one or more advanced certifications including but not limited to: CISSP, GCIH, GCIA

    + 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?

     

    **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

     

    USD $120,000.00 - USD $140,000.00 /Yr.

     

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    **Location** _US-DC-Washington, D.C._

    **ID** _2025-5775_

    **Category** _Information Technology_

    **Position Type** _Full-Time_