Cyber Case Manager II

bcmcllc; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extremely competitive salary

95% employer paid medical, dental & vision

100% employer paid life, STD & LTD

401k with company match

3 weeks of annual leave

Job summary

bcmcllc is looking for a Cyber Case Manager in Arlington, Virginia, to support U.S. Government agencies in incident response to cyber-attacks. Candidates should have a relevant degree and 2+ years of experience in cybersecurity operations.

The position offers extensive benefits such as competitive salary, medical coverage, and generous leave policies. Applicants must hold an active TS/SCI clearance.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of directly relevant experience in cyber incident management.
• Knowledge of incident response and handling methodologies.
• Must have an active TS/SCI clearance.

Responsibilities

• Research and compile resolution steps for Computer Network Defense incidents.
• Apply cybersecurity concepts to detect and defend against intrusions.
• Monitor external data sources to maintain threat condition.

Skills

Cyber incident management

Incident response methodologies

Knowledge of NCCIC scoring system

System administration

Vulnerability assessment

Education

BS Incident Management or related degree

HS Diploma with 4-6 years of experience

Job description

BCMC 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. We are seeking a Cyber Case Manager to support this critical customer mission.

Responsibilities

• 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 conducting 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 determining 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

• U.S. Citizenship
• Must have an active TS/SCI clearance
• Must be able to obtain DHS Suitability
• 2+ years of directly relevant experience in cyber incident management or cybersecurity operations
• Knowledge of incident response and handling methodologies
• Knowledge of the NCCIC National Cyber Incident Scoring System to prioritize triaging of incidents
• Knowledge of general attack stages (e.g., footprinting 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)

Required Education

BS Incident Management, Operations Management, Cybersecurity or related degree. HS Diploma with 4-6 years of incident management or cyber security experience.

Benefits

• Extremely competitive salary
• 95% employer paid for employee medical, dental, & vision coverages
• 100% employer paid for employee life, STD & LTD disability coverages
• 401k with company match and profit sharing
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for dependent & health care
• 11 standard holidays & 3 weeks of annual leave