Incident Response Analyst

Location: Norfolk, VA

Type: Full Time

Min. Experience: Mid Level

JOB SUMMARY
Cyber Security Analyst to become part of the team to provide service support in the areas of cybersecurity operations, risk management and compliance. The individual will need to have an in-depth knowledge of Navy and Department of Defense (DoD) cybersecurity directives and directives and procedures.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
  • Must comply with and maintain certification requirements identified in DoD 8570.01M for IAM Level II or equivalent
  • Ability to understand Information Assurance Vulnerability Alerts (IAVAs) and research the IAVA/B/T occurrences by identifying vulnerabilities and risks associated with Windows operating systems, Linux operating systems and components
  • Monitor message traffic for incident notifications from NCDOC
  • Perform communications with impacted units and ISSMs, provide guidance on incident resolutions, and ensure a final incident report is completed and submitted to appropriate parties
  • Maintain daily incident logs from creation of incident through closure
  • Submit weekly vulnerability incident report
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office products to include Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
  • Cognizance of various DoD policies and regulations (e.g. 8500, 5200), and ability to interpret such policies and regulations as provided to the Afloat community
  • Review and provide feedback on DoD cybersecurity documents, orders, and instructions
  • Communicate clearly with RMF stakeholders and carry out this assignment with the ability to work as part of a team
  • Utilize cybersecurity tools to include VRAM, eMASS, DADMS, and ACAS
  • Monitor message traffic for new and updated Critical Task Orders, perform an in-depth analysis of the effects, and determine affected sites and systems
  • Attend mandatory annual and monthly training sessions
  • Provide regular status reports to management summarizing progress, challenges, metrics, and recommendations
  • Collaborate with team members to ensure effective communication and coordination
  • Attend recurring team meetings or huddles
  • Assist in the development of new initiatives

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
  • DoD 8570/8140 IAM Level II or equivalent (CASP+, CISM, CAP, CISSP Associate)
  • Active Secret security clearance
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in Information Technology and Cybersecurity
  • Understanding of Information Assurance Vulnerability Alerts (IAVAs) and researching the IAVA/B/T occurrences
  • Knowledge of vulnerabilities and risks associated with Windows/Linux OS and components
  • Experience with vulnerability incident reporting
  • Ability to review and provide feedback on DoD cybersecurity documents, orders, and instructions
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills to carry out assignments with the ability to lead and work as part of a team
  • Experience with cybersecurity tools such as HBSS, VRAM, eMASS, DADM, and ACAS
  • Must be onsite M-F NLT 9am - Depart NET 2.30pm EST with the possibility of 1 Telework day

PAY RANGE

Final salary is influenced by factors such as location, contract labor categories, experience, skills, education, and certifications. Watershed offers competitive compensation, medical and dental benefits, educational reimbursement, 401K plans with matching, 15 days of PTO to start and 11 paid holidays per year.   The proposed salary range for this position is: $70,000 - $75,000 USD

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