Cyber Incident Response Coordinator

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KBR's Defense Systems Engineering (DSE) business unit is seeking a Cyber Analyst/Engineer with incident response experience to coordinate and execute cybersecurity activities at the DoD Component scale for the Defense Health Agency (DHA) to protect information systems against unauthorized activity, vulnerabilities, or threats.

This position is limited to Hawaii and does require working in office on a hybrid office/home schedule.

Role Description

This individual’s primary responsibility will be to monitor and track cybersecurity incidents and electronic data spillage events affecting all DHA mission relevant cyber terrain to ensure that response activities are expeditiously and efficiently coordinated between the Cybersecurity Service Provider (CSSP), DHA departments, DHA sites and facilities, and external entities as required. The Cyber Incident Response Coordinator will provide status reports to DHA Leadership throughout the lifecycle of an event, from detection to closure, and track and provide historical metrics upon request.

Required Skills

• Experience with the design, installation, and sustainment of information system hardware and software
• Knowledge of cloud service models and how those models can limit incident response
• Knowledge of different classes of attacks (e.g., passive, active, insider, close-in, distribution attacks)
• Knowledge of cyber attackers (e.g., script kiddies, insider threat, non-nation state-sponsored, and nation sponsored)
• Knowledge of cyber attack stages (e.g., reconnaissance, scanning, enumeration, gaining access, escalation of privileges, maintaining access, network exploitation, covering tracks)
• Knowledge of DoD cybersecurity policies, procedures, and regulations
• Knowledge of incident response and handling methodologies
• Knowledge of network security architecture concepts including topology, protocols, components, and principles
• Ability to read, interpret, and implement technical policies and procedures related to information systems and information systems security
• Proficiency with written and oral communication on technical subjects
• Proficiency with general office applications and collaboration tools
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong verbal and written communications and interpersonal skills
• A self-starter, needs little direction, ability to work in a dynamic project environment

Required Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree and 7 years of technical experience, or 15 years of technical experience in lieu of a degree.
• Active Secret Clearance
• Minimum of an IAT Level II certification is required
• IAT/IAM Level III certification is preferred

Travel

Travel required up to 25%, sometimes with little notice.

Employment Type

Full-time, core hours, 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday

Basic Compensation:

$126,500 - 189,800 USD Annual

The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.

Additional Compensation:

KBR may offer bonuses, commissions, or other forms of compensation to certain job titles or levels, per internal policy or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be in the form of sign on bonus, relocation benefits, short term incentives, long term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.

Benefits:

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include a 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development. 

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