Cyber Analyst Incident Response

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KBR's Defense Technology Solutions (DTS) business unit is seeking a Cyber Analyst 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 announcement is for two positions limited to the Charleston, SC area to cover the core hours from 12:00 am – 8:30 and 8:00 am – 4:30 pm ET respectively. These positions support a hybrid office/home work 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 is part of a follow-the-sun global team and 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
• Understanding 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 4 years of technical experience, or 8 years of technical experience in lieu of a degree.
• Active Secret Clearance
• Minimum of an IAT Level II certification is required

Preferred Qualifications

• 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

At KBR, we are passionate about our people, sustainability, and our Zero Harm culture.

These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a more inclusive and diverse company. That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment of real collaboration across cultures and locations. Our individual differences and perspectives bring enhanced value to our teams and help us develop solutions for the most challenging problems. We understand that by embracing those differences and working together, we are more innovative, more resilient, and safer.

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.