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Network Designs

Senior Cyber Defense Incident Responder #1617422

Network Designs, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022

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About NDi Network Designs, Inc. (NDi) is a leading Federal contractor that specializes in designing, developing, and delivering information technology and network solutions for government customers. Founded in 1985, NDi's firmly defined core values have driven all aspects of the business, which have been paramount to our company's success and the establishment of an enjoyable workplace atmosphere. At NDi, we believe that our people are the cornerstone of our success, and we value collaboration, career growth, and winning ideas.

Military Veterans Encouraged to Apply.

Job Description The Incident Responder facilitates and coordinates with the Deputy CISO, CISO, and other leaders to provide expert technical support to the enterprise-wide cyber defense technicians to resolve cyber defense incidents. Correlates incident data to identify specific vulnerabilities and make recommendations that enable expeditious remediation to any attacks within the network. The contractor will respond to cyber incidents as necessary and act as a liaison between entities within the agency as well as internal and external stakeholders within the organization.

Requirements

U.S. Citizenship is required

Must possess an active TS clearance at the time of application, be willing and able to obtain SCI access, and pass a CI polygraph.

This position is 5/days onsite in Washington D.C.

Qualifications and Experience

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business Administration, or related field.

At least eight (8) years of experience is required for this position.

In lieu of some experience, industry certifications can be substituted (e.g., ISC2 CISSP, EC-Council Certified Incident Handler (C|IH), EC-Council Certified Network Defender (C|ND), SANS GCIH, SANS GCIP, SANS CFCA, Carnegie Mellon University CSIH)

Responsibilities

Collects intrusion artifacts (e.g., source code, malware, trojans) and use discovered data to enable mitigation of potential cyber defense incidents within the enterprise.

Performs analysis of log files from a variety of sources to identify possible threats to network security.

Performs cyber defense incident triage, to include determining scope, urgency and potential impact, identifies the specific vulnerability, and making recommendations that enables expeditious remediation.

Performs cyber defense trend analysis and reporting.

Assists in Incident Response processes and in the enhancement of behavioral analytics including the development of Concept of Operations and Standards Operating Procedures.

Develops and maintains models for cyber threat mitigation and improves on threat modeling.

Use behavior analytics (UBA) and ensures all infrastructure components meet proper performance standards.

Coordinates and provide expert technical support to enterprise-wide cyber defense technicians to resolve cyber defense incidents.

Coordinates incident response functions.

Monitors external data sources (e.g., cyber defense vendor sites, Computer Emergency Response Teams, Security Focus) to maintain currency of cyber defense threat conditions and determine which security issues may have an impact on the enterprise.

Performs cyber defense trend analysis and reporting.

Performs initial, forensically sound collection of images and inspect to discern possible mitigation/remediation on enterprise systems.

Receives and analyze network alerts from various sources within the enterprise and determine possible causes of such alerts.

Writes and publishes after-action reviews.

Writes and publishes cyber defense techniques, guidance, and reports on incident findings to appropriate constituencies.

Writes, assist, and coordinates annual FBI-wide Tabletop Exercise Training Event (TTX) in coordination with OCIO personnel.

Assists junior Incident Response Technicians in their tasks.

Compensation and Benefits At NDi, we value our team and are committed to retaining top talent by offering competitive benefits and compensation packages. Our employee benefits package includes comprehensive health, dental, vision, pet, and legal insurance. Our corporate benefits include 401(k) retirement matching, paid leave, paid holidays, and health and wellness programs. In addition, we provide employer-paid life and disability insurance, professional development, education benefits, and much more to ensure our team has the resources they need to thrive on and off the job.

Veterans First Commitment As a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), NDi is dedicated to hiring veterans and providing a supportive work environment that honors their service while recognizing the unique skills and experiences they bring to our organization.

Commitment to Diversity NDi is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran or military status, citizenship, national origin, or any other basis prohibited by law in all phases of the employment process and compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. As a federal government contractor, NDi complies with all applicable affirmative action requirements.

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