Solutions³

Cybersecurity, ITOM, ITSM consulting and training

Incident Manager 2

Security Operations & Incident ResponsePosted on Nov 13

Full-timeArlington County, Arlington, VA, USA$56k - $66k /yr

About the Job

Requirements

At least 2 years of directly relevant experience in cyber incident management or cybersecurity operations; alternatively, a high school diploma with at least 4 years of incident management or cybersecurity experience.
Knowledge of incident response and handling methodologies.
Knowledge of the NCCIC National Cyber Incident Scoring System to prioritize incident triage.
Knowledge of general attack stages, including footprinting and scanning, enumeration, gaining access, privilege escalation, maintaining access, network exploitation, and covering tracks.
Skill in recognizing and categorizing vulnerabilities and associated attacks.
Knowledge of basic system administration and operating system hardening techniques.
Knowledge of Computer Network Defense policies, procedures, and regulations.
Knowledge of different operational threat environments, including first-generation script kiddies, second-generation non-nation-state-sponsored actors, and third-generation nation-state-sponsored actors.
Knowledge of system and application security threats and vulnerabilities, including buffer overflow, mobile code, cross-site scripting, PL/SQL and injections, race conditions, covert channels, replay, return-oriented attacks, and malicious code.
Ability to work collaboratively across physical locations.
U.S. citizenship is required, and an active TS/SCI clearance is required.
Ability to obtain DHS Suitability before starting employment.
A bachelor's degree in Incident Management, Operations Management, Cybersecurity, or a related degree, or the stated high-school-diploma-and-experience alternative.

Responsibilities

Research and compile known resolution steps or workarounds to mitigate potential Computer Network Defense incidents within the enterprise.
Apply knowledge of threat actors’ tactics, techniques, and procedures to identify and validate threats, including those of criminal, insider, hacktivist, and nation-state actors.
Apply cybersecurity concepts to detect and defend against intrusions into small- and large-scale IT networks, and conduct cursory analysis of log data.
Monitor external data sources, such as Computer Network Defense vendor sites, Computer Emergency Response Teams, SANS, and Security Focus, to stay current on Computer Network Defense threat conditions and determine which security issues may affect the enterprise.
Identify the cause of an incident and determine key questions for external entities about an incident’s background and potential infection vector.
Receive and analyze network alerts from enterprise sources and determine their possible causes.
Track and document Computer Network Defense incidents from initial detection through final resolution.
Coordinate with other organizational components to obtain and share information about ongoing incidents.
Provide support during assigned shifts.

Desired Qualifications

Knowledge of basic system administration and operating system hardening techniques.
Knowledge of Computer Network Defense policies, procedures, and regulations.
Knowledge of different operational threat environments, including first-generation script kiddies, second-generation non-nation-state-sponsored actors, and third-generation nation-state-sponsored actors.
Knowledge of system and application security threats and vulnerabilities, including buffer overflow, mobile code, cross-site scripting, PL/SQL and injections, race conditions, covert channels, replay, return-oriented attacks, and malicious code.
Certifications such as GCIH, GCFA, GISP, GCED, CCFP, or CISSP.

Title: Incident Manager II

Description:
Solutions³ LLC is supporting a U.S. Government customer to provide support for onsite incident response to civilian Government agencies and critical asset owners who experience cyber-attacks, providing immediate investigation and resolution. Contract personnel perform investigations to characterize the severity of breaches, develop mitigation plans, and assist with the restoration of services.

Solutions³ LLC is seeking an experienced Cyber Case Manager to support this critical mission.

Salary Range: $56,000 - $66,000
Location: Arlington, VA
Job Type: Onsite

Eligibility:

Must be a US Citizen
Must have an active TS/SCI clearance
Must be able to obtain DHS Suitability prior to starting employment 
2+ years of directly relevant experience in cyber incident management or cybersecurity operations

Responsibilities Include:

Researching and compiling known resolution steps or workarounds to enable mitigation of potential Computer Network Defense incidents within the enterprise
Applying knowledge of the tactics, techniques, and procedures of various criminal, insider, hacktivist, and nation state threat actors to identify and validate threats
Applying cybersecurity concepts to the detection and defense of intrusions into small, and large-scale IT networks, and conduct cursory analysis of log data
Conducting cursory analysis of log data
Monitoring external data sources (e.g., Computer Network Defense vendor sites, Computer Emergency Response Teams [CERTs], SANS, Security Focus) to maintain currency of Computer Network Defense threat condition and determine which security issues may have an impact on the enterprise
Identifying the cause of an incident and recognizing the key elements to ask external entities when learning the background and potential infection vector of an incident
Receiving and analyzing network alerts from various sources within the enterprise and determine possible causes of such alerts
Tracking and documenting Computer Network Defense (CND) incidents from initial detection through final resolution
Working with other components within the organization to obtain and coordinate information pertaining to ongoing incidents
Providing support during assigned shifts.

Required Skills:

Knowledge of incident response and handling methodologies
Knowledge of the NCCIC National Cyber Incident Scoring System to be able to prioritize triaging of incident
Knowledge of general attack stages (e.g., foot printing and scanning, enumeration, gaining access, escalation of privileges, maintaining access, network exploitation, covering tracks, etc.)
Skill in recognizing and categorizing types of vulnerabilities and associated attacks
Knowledge of basic system administration and operating system hardening techniques
Knowledge of Computer Network Defense policies, procedures, and regulations
Knowledge of different operational threat environments (e.g., first generation [script kiddies], second generation [non nation-state sponsored], and third generation [nation-state sponsored])
Knowledge of system and application security threats and vulnerabilities (e.g., buffer overflow, mobile code, cross-site scripting, PL/SQL and injections, race conditions, covert channel, replay, return- oriented attacks, and malicious code)
Must be able to work collaboratively across physical locations

Desired Skills:

Knowledge of basic system administration and operating system hardening techniques
Knowledge of Computer Network Defense policies, procedures, and regulations
Knowledge of different operational threat environments (e.g., first generation [script kiddies], second generation [non nation-state sponsored], and third generation [nation-state sponsored])
Knowledge of system and application security threats and vulnerabilities (e.g., buffer overflow, mobile code, cross-site scripting, PL/SQL and injections, race conditions, covert channel, replay, return- oriented attacks, and malicious code)

Desired Certifications: GCIH, GCFA GISP, GCED, CCFP or CISSP
Required Education: Bachelor’s degree in Incident Management, Operations Management, Cybersecurity, or related degree; or High School Diploma and 4+ years of incident management or cybersecurity experience

About the Company

Solutions³

Cybersecurity, ITOM, ITSM consulting and training

Solutions³ provides cybersecurity, IT operations management (ITOM), and IT service management (ITSM) consulting and training, with implementation supported by industry-standard practices. It works through a people–process–technology lifecycle that includes advisory services, training, and deployment of market-ready applications, in partnership with the DVMS Institute to Create, Protect, Deliver, and Verify Trusted Digital Business value. It stands apart by combining a formal, standards-driven end-to-end approach with recognized accreditations (APMG International, UK NCSC/GCHQ, DHS/CISA) and a collaborative methodology that yields clearly defined, executable projects aligned to client objectives. Its goal is to help organizations of any size manage digital risk, improve resiliency, and create value from digital services through governance, training, and proven implementation practices.

Company size: 1-10
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Wyckoff, NJ
Founded: 2003

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