Senior Cyber Defense Analyst / Incident Responder IRES - SSFB/HSV

Senior Cyber Defense Analyst / Incident Responder IRES - SSFB/HSV - (ADV000AIH) 

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Position Title: Senior Cyber Defense Analyst / Incident Responder

Location: Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado Springs, CO or Redstone Arsenal, Huntsville, AL

Relocation Assistance: None available at this time

Remote/Telework: NO - Not available for this position

Clearance Type: DoD Secret

Shift: Day shift (Mon-Fri)

Travel Required: Up to 25% of the time

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Description of Duties:

The Senior Cyber Defense Analyst / Incident Responder supports the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) on the Integrated Research and Development for Enterprise Solutions (IRES) contract. The candidate will:

 

·         Provide oversight and guidance on the MDA Cybersecurity Service Provider - Computer Emergency Response Team’s (MDA CSSP-CERT’s) Cyber Defense and Incident Response program and serve as the primary POC for Jr and Mid Cyber Defense Analyst.

·         Perform Defensive Cyber Operations (DCO)/Cyber Security Service Provider (CSSP) duties outlined in Evaluator Scoring Metrics (ESM).

·         Perform cybersecurity duties on customer networks (proactively and reactively) to improve enterprise-wide security posture.

·         Perform preliminary analysis, identification, and response actions to detect, characterize, and respond to cyber incidents IAW CJCSM 6510.01B.

·         Lead event/incident investigations from start to conclusion, to include gathering data, analysis, and reporting.

·         Properly document all steps in the incident response process while taking care to preserve and protect incident artifacts, evidence, and chain of custody.

·         Analyze correlated assets, threat, and vulnerability data against known adversary exploits and techniques to determine impact and improve network defensive posture.

·         Support a Cyber Defense Analyst and Cyber Defense Incident Responder training plan by instructing, evaluating, and mentoring Junior and Mid Cyber Defense Analyst and Cyber Defense Incident Responders.

·         Support the development, establishment, review and update of DCO procedures, processes, manuals, and other documentation.

·         Leverage actionable Cyber Threat Intelligence data to search for indicators of compromise and develop SIEM content/signatures to detect known attack patterns and make recommendations for improvements.

·         Coordinate with CSSP-CERT subscribers to develop current configurations, rules, and signatures for cyber security related toolsets.

·         Coordinate with CSSP-CERT subscribers to notify, investigate, and remediate discrepancies in security logging and CSSP-CERT alignment.

·         Provide standardized and targeted training in support of CSSP-CERT subscriber cyber defense and incident response programs.

·         Review data of ongoing intrusions or cybersecurity incidents and report, analyze, and document/report the findings in accordance with CJCSM 6510.01B guidelines.

·         Provide support to internal and external Insider threat and law enforcement / counterintelligence (LE/CI) agencies during cyber incidents / investigations.

 

The successful candidate will:

·         Have experience with most MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio).

·         Be able to multi-task and prioritize various projects and assignments in a dynamic work environment in order to meet scheduled/unscheduled customer requests.

·         Be willing to travel 25% of the time.

·         Be willing to work rotating shifts in a 24/7 operational environment and respond quickly to emergencies as needed.

 

Resumes, in month and year format, must be submitted with application in order to be considered for the position.  The selected candidate may be assigned as an employee for one of our teammate companies.

 

Here's What You'll Need:

 

Basic Requirements:

Must have one of the following combinations of education and experience: HS Diploma (or GED) and 8 years of general experience; Associate’s degree and 6 years of general experience; Bachelor’s degree and 4 years of general experience; Master’s degree and 2 years of general experience

 

·         Must have 6 years of combined experience performing the full life cycle of incident response and enterprise-level monitoring and analysis of events

·         Must have 2 years’ experience in management or leadership in a team environment

·         Must be able to obtain a DoD 8570.01-M IAT Level III certification with Continuing Education (CE) - (CASP+, CCNP Security, CISA, CISSP (or Associate), GCED, GCIH, CCSP) within six months of hire

·         Must have a DoD 8570.01-M CSSP Analyst and CSSP Incident Responder certifications (CEH or CySA+ cover both)

·         Must have an active DoD Secret Security Clearance with the ability to obtain Top Secret

 

Desired Requirements:

 

·         Have a Master's degree, or higher, in Cybersecurity, Computer Science or related field

·         Have experience with security analysis and solutions in a WAN/LAN environment to include Routers, Switches, Network Devices, and Operating Systems (e.g., Windows, and Linux)

·         Have experience with other Security Operations Centers (SOC)/DCO tools/applications, such as Firewalls, Intrusion Detection Systems / Intrusion Prevention Systems, Network Security Manager, Forward Proxy, Spam Firewall, etc.

·         Have experience analyzing security compliance scans performed across a WAN (ACAS/Nessus preferred)

·         Have experience analyzing network and host-based threats (ESS preferred)

·         Be able to mentor and train personnel in an evolving, high-paced environment

·         Be familiar with DoD Security Operations Centers (SOC)

·         Be familiar with DCO/Cybersecurity Service Provider (CSSP)-guiding security policies and procedures

·         Have an active DoD Top Secret clearance

 

This position is expected to pay $134,900 - $159,900 annually; depending on experience, education, and any certifications that are directly related to the position.

 

This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days. If a candidate has not been selected at that time, it will continue to be posted until a suitable candidate is selected or the position is closed.

 

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things that you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Typical benefits offered include flexible work schedules, educational reimbursement, retirement benefits (401K match), employee stock purchase plan, health benefits, tax saving options, disability benefits, life and accident insurance, voluntary benefits, paid time off and paid holidays, and parental leave.

 Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran’s status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language at EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans  and Labor Laws Posters. 

Primary Location

: United States-Colorado-Colorado Springs-20348-CSP1

Other Locations

: United States-Alabama-Redstone Arsenal-20348-RDST, United States-Alabama-Huntsville-20348-HVL1, United States-Colorado-Colorado Springs-20348-SHRV-02, United States-Colorado-Schriever AFB-IRES, United States-Alabama-Huntsville-20348-RDST-02, United States-Colorado-Schriever AFB-20348-SHRV

Travel

: Yes, 25 % of the Time

Job Posting

: Apr 11, 2025, 6:39:00 PM

Job

: Information Technology

Organization

: CMS

Job Type

: ExperiencedJob Classification: Fulltime-Regular

Work Locations

: 20348-CSP1 .  Colorado Springs 81919Capabilities: Defense Infrastructure