Job Description
Job Title: Cyber Security Engineer
Location: Springfield, VA
Type: Contract To Hire
Compensation:
Contractor Work Model: Onsite
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Cyber Security Engineer
Springfield, VA
TS/SCI
$135k
What You’ll Get to Do:
Coordinate and implement cyber security response tasks, including:
Performing analysis and documentation
Implementing containment measures (e.g., IP/domain blocks, disabling user accounts per Government direction)
Coordinate with:
Security and Installations Directorate (SI)
Office of Counterintelligence (SIC)
Insider Threat Office (SIII)
Law enforcement and counterintelligence personnel for advanced incident triage
Collaborate with appropriate authorities to produce security incident reports
Categorize security incidents and events
Ensure proper incident reporting, containment, and eradication by coordinating with:
Other contracts
Organizations
Activities and services
De-conflict red/blue team activity with open incidents/events
Ensure full recovery from incidents/events across the NGA enterprise
Build timelines, briefings, documentation, and other products to inform stakeholders of:
Incident response actions
Adversary activities
Blue force (defensive) responses
Log detailed actions and analysis in the authorized ticketing system to enable full reconstruction of events
More About the Role:
Generate and update incident reports in:
Joint Incident Management System (JIMS)
Incident Case Management System (ICMS)
Other authorized systems as directed
Develop and execute (with Government approval) custom tools, scripts, and capabilities for data collection and incident response
Perform digital forensics and media analysis on host, server, and network data, including:
Volatile/non-volatile memory
System artifacts
Develop and disseminate indicators of compromise (IOCs) to cybersecurity stakeholders
Provide adversary attribution and perform malware analysis/signature development
Coordinate with CSOC Tier 1 & 2 teams to:
Remediate discrepancies
Provide recommendations to prevent reoccurrence
Position Requirements
You’ll Bring These Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree or 6+ years of cybersecurity experience (CSOS)
Active TS/SCI clearance; ability to obtain polygraph
DoDD 8140.01 and DoD 8570.01-M:
IAT Level II
CSSP Incident Responder
Provide input and coordination for:
Daily CSOC Significant Activity Report
Daily CSOC Operations Update
Weekly CSOC Status Report
Serve as a C-IRT member under Government C-IRT Commander direction
Develop and coordinate courses of action with Government/contract stakeholders
When authorized, execute Defensive Cyberspace Operations – Internal Defensive Measures (DCO-IDM) on NGA networks
Perform malware reverse engineering and digital media analysis
Develop and execute custom scripts, tools, and capabilities (as authorized)
Deliver incident investigation reports within 30 days of C-IRT stand-down, covering:
Full incident lifecycle
Host/network analysis
Recommendations for TTP improvements
Conduct weekly Quality Control reviews of closed Tier 2 CSOC tickets to ensure:
Proper categorization
Thorough documentation
Appropriate notifications
These Qualifications Would Be Nice to Have:
Master’s degree
IAT Level III certification
System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.
System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
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