Infrastructure Specialist 3 (Cyber Analyst & Incident Responder) (Hybrid Eligible) (Beightler Armory) - 20063126

Infrastructure Specialist 3 (Cyber Analyst & Incident Responder) (Hybrid Eligible) (Beightler Armory) - 20063126 (24000AYC) 

Organization

: Adjutant GeneralAgency Contact Name and Information: darryl.k.mcfarlane.nfg@army.mil

Unposting Date

: Nov 25, 2024, 4:59:00 AM

Work Location

: Beightler Armory 2825 W Dublin-Granville Road  Columbus 43235-2789

Primary Location

: United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Other Locations

: United States of America-OHIO-Madison County, United States of America-OHIO-Delaware County, United States of America-OHIO-Fairfield County, United States of America-OHIO-Union County, United States of America-OHIO-Pickaway County, United States of America-OHIO-Licking County Compensation: 38.84

Schedule

: Full-timeWork Hours: VariesClassified Indicator: ClassifiedUnion: OCSEA 

Primary Job Skill

: CybersecurityTechnical Skills: Data Analytics, Evidence Collection, Communications, Customer Service, CybersecurityProfessional Skills: Attention to Detail, Collaboration, Interpreting Data, Teamwork, Verbal CommunicationPrimary Technology: Computer/Digital Forensics Agency Overview

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Job Description

LOCATION:  Beightler Armory, Columbus Ohio

What You'll Do:

The Adjutant General's Department is looking for an experienced, detailed oriented & customer focused Infrastructure Specialist 3 (Cyber Analyst & Incident Responder).  Successful candidates will have knowledge & experience with the following:

• Under general supervision, stays abreast of the latest cyber threats, attack techniques, and vulnerabilities
• Collect, analyze, and disseminate actionable threat intelligence to enhance the organization's security posture
• Collaborate with threat intelligence sharing communities and industry partners to exchange information and stay ahead of emerging threats
• Monitor various security systems and tools to detect potential cyber threats and security incidents
• Analyze security alerts and logs to determine the nature and severity of incidents
• Conduct in-depth investigations into security events to identify root causes and potential impacts
• Uses network monitoring tools to capture and analyze network traffic associated with malicious activity
• Correlates incident data to identify specific vulnerabilities and make recommendations that enable expeditious remediation
• Produce intelligence reports in collaboration with intelligence analysts for dissemination to customers
• Lead or assist in responding to cybersecurity incidents, including but not limited to malware infections, data breaches, and network intrusions
• Develop and execute incident response plans and procedures to contain and eradicate security incidents
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external partners (such as law enforcement or third-party incident responders) as necessary during incident response activities
• Conduct malware analysis using static and dynamic methodologies (e.g. debuggers [Ollydbg], disassembler [IDA Pro], sandbox execution, etc.)
• Perform live box and dead box forensics to identify compromise and attack vector
• Preserve forensic evidence IAW NIST standards
• Maintain a fly-away kit
• Communicate & collaborate with various community organizations to achieve a mutually beneficial cybersecurity program with the objective to improve/enhance Ohio's cybersecurity posture
• Develop relationships with critical infrastructure organizations to grow partnerships with the cyber center and OHS
• Collaborate with statewide cybersecurity partners to formulate & implement sophisticated &/or complex cybersecurity related policies & procedures
• Create synergy between the cyber center and its collaborative partners and stakeholders
• Document all aspects of incident response activities, including findings, actions taken, and lessons learned
• Prepare clear and concise incident reports for management and other stakeholders
• Contribute to the development of incident response playbooks and standard operating procedures
• Participate in post-incident reviews and contribute to the identification of process improvements and security enhancements
• Assist in the testing and validation of security controls and incident response plans through tabletop exercises and simulations
• Proactively identify gaps in security posture and recommend remediation actions

Qualifications

The following are the preferred and minimum qualifications for this position. For further consideration, applicants must clearly identify how qualifications are met within the education and/or experience sections of the applications. The ideal candidate, at minimum, must meet one of the following options.

Preferred Qualifications

• Any of the following certifications: GIAC GCIH Cert, CompTIA Cysa+, CompTIA Security+

• Degree in Cyber Security or related information technology field

Minimum Qualifications 

• Option 1: 60 mos. combined work experience in any combination of the following: evaluating effectiveness and risk of it processes, recommending changes in IT procedures to meet customer needs, and evaluating and/or researching hardware and/or software solutions and providing feedback to project team or higher-level staff including 12 mos. work experience in the primary technology specified by the agency in the position description & job posting.

• Option 2: Completion of associate core program in computer science or information systems; 42 mos. combined work experience in any combination of the following: evaluating effectiveness and risk of it processes, recommending changes in IT procedures to meet customer needs, and evaluating and/or researching hardware and/or software solutions and providing feedback to project team or higher-level staff including 12 mos. work experience in the primary technology specified by the agency in the position description & job posting.

• Option 3:  Completion of undergraduate core program in computer science or information systems; 36 mos. combined work experience in any combination of the following: evaluating effectiveness and risk of it processes, recommending changes in IT procedures to meet customer needs, and evaluating and/or researching hardware and/or software solutions and providing feedback to project team or higher-level staff including 12 mos. work experience in the primary technology specified by the agency in the position description & job posting

• Option 4:  Equivalent of minimum class qualifications for employment noted above.

Note: The official position description on file with the designated agency is to reflect the required, primary technology directly relating to the duties of the position. Only those applicants possessing the experience in the required, primary technology listed in the position description & job posting are to be considered for any vacancies posted. The job posting must list the required technology commensurate with the position in question. 

Job Skills: Cyber Security, Data Analytics, Evidence Collection, Communications, Customer Service

The candidate selected for this position would be expected to possess the following characteristics to perform the essential duties of the job:

Knowledge of oral and written communication tools and techniques, customer support and personal service technical writing and documentation practices, state and agency policy, procedures and applicable laws*, vision, mission and goals of agency*, mathematic principles relative to assigned area in IT, telecommunications, capabilities and applications of network equipment including hubs, routers, switches, bridges, servers, and related hardware, IT principles, methods and practices in assigned specialty area, software distribution and configuration management tools and mechanisms, organizations operation environment, topology, and protocols, local area and wide area networking principles and concepts, back-up and recovery techniques, performance monitoring methods, basic internet server maintenance techniques, installation and configuration procedures, internet clients, such as browsers and streaming video, system administration methods and procedures, operating systems installation and configuration procedures, technology design, technology design techniques, structured analysis principles.

Skill in reading comprehension, speaking, service orientation, installation, troubleshooting, critical thinking, operation monitoring, judgment and decision making, systems analysis, systems evaluations, operation analysis, identifying and specifying business requirements, using data recovery tools and techniques and systems evaluation, complex problem solving, and assuring quality.

Ability to prepare meaningful, accurate and concise reports, stay abreast of current technologies in area of IT assigned, define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions, provide expert technical advice, guidance, and recommendations to management and other technical specialists on critical IT issues.

(*) Developed after employment

Pay Information

This position is in the State of Ohio’s OCSEA Bargaining Unit Pay Schedule, Pay Range 35. Unless required by legislation or union contract, starting salary will be the minimum salary of that pay range (step 1, currently $38.84 per hour). These ranges provide a standardized pathway for pay increases. With continued employment, new hires move to the next step in the range after 6 months and annually thereafter. Cost of Living Adjustments increase wages in these ranges each fiscal year. The current step progression wages are in the table below.

 

Pay Range 35

Step 1

Step 2

Step 3

Step 4

Step 5

Step 6

Step 7

Step 8

Step 9

Hourly

$38.84

$40.78

$42.74

$44.85

$47.06

$49.36

$51.77

$54.39

$57.13

Annual

$80,787

$84,822

$88,899

$93,288

$97,885

$102,669

$107,682

$113,131

$118,830

Month of employment

At Hire

6 months

18 months

30 months

42 months

54 months

66 months

78 months

90 months

Supplemental Information

Unless required by legislation or union contract, external candidates can expect starting salary to be set at the lowest rate of the salary range with gradual increases during and/or after completing probation and following successful annual performance review periods, for applicable positions. 

This position is telework eligible and may require travel; therefore, the person occupying this position may be required to complete initial trainings prior to being approved to telework.  All requests to telework are reviewed on a case-by-case basis and must be approved by ADJ’s State Human Resources Director, subject to the conditions outlined in the agency policy and teleworking agreement. In addition, the selected candidate must be able to provide his/her own transportation &/or legally operate a state-owned vehicle.

We are committed to providing access, inclusive environments and reasonable accommodations with our services, activities, programs, and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws. Please contact Mr. Darryl McFarlane, Human Capital Management Senior Analyst at (614) 336-7388 (O) - (614) 307-5667 (Cell) and/or TTY, or email judith.d.layne@army.mil or darryl.k.mcfarlane.nfg@army.mil no later than a minimum of 14 days of your scheduled appointment.