Cyber Security Incident Responder

VetCV; Pensacola (FL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

ARGO Cyber Systems seeks a Cyber Security Incident Responder to detect, respond to, mitigate, and report cyber threats. The role requires active TS clearance with the ability to obtain TS/SCI, and US citizenship.

Extensive experience in threat detection, response, forensics, and intrusion analysis is essential. The candidate will work shifts including nights and weekends, collaborate across agencies, and produce comprehensive threat reports.

Qualifications

• Must hold an active USG Top Secret clearance with ability to obtain TS/SCI clearance.
• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• 8+ years of relevant experience.
• Hands-on experience in cyber threat detection, response, mitigation, and reporting.
• Experience in computer intrusion analysis, incident response, and network surveillance/monitoring.
• Knowledge of network protocols, devices, operating systems, and secure architectures.
• Experience in computer evidence seizure, forensic analysis, and data recovery.
• Proficiency in system log analysis and knowledge of current cyber threats and tactics.
• Familiarity with intrusion detection and response operations.
• Proficiency in MS Office Applications.
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Cyber Engineering, or related field (or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Detect, respond to, mitigate, and report cyber threats.
• Stay updated on vulnerabilities, response and mitigation strategies.
• Produce accurate reports and briefings on threat landscape and risk.
• Analyze correlated information sources and investigate cyber activity.
• Assist in staff education on cyber threats and liaise with government cyber entities.
• Maintain proficiency in visualization, link analysis, and database queries.
• Collaborate across agencies and locations.
• Analyze and report cyber threats and assist in deterring, identifying, monitoring, investigating intrusions

Skills

Top Secret clearance

US Citizenship

8+ years experience

Cyber threat detection

Incident response

Forensic analysis

Log analysis

Intrusion detection

MS Office

Python/Perl scripting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Security or related field

Tools

Splunk

Job description

Job Description

Argo Cyber Systems supports a US Government customer on a mission-critical program to develop, sustain, and operate a network operations environment with new cyber capabilities. We seek a qualified Cyber Security Incident Responder to detect, respond to, mitigate, and report cyber threats, working shifts including nights/weekends.

Argo Cyber Systems supports a US Government customer on a mission-critical program to develop, sustain, and operate a network operations environment with new cyber capabilities. We seek a qualified Cyber Security Incident Responder to detect, respond to, mitigate, and report cyber threats, working shifts including nights/weekends.

Requirements

• Must hold an active USG Top Secret clearance, with ability to obtain TS/SCI clearance.


• US Citizenship required.


• 8+ years of relevant experience.


• Hands-on experience in cyber threat detection, response, mitigation, and reporting.


• Experience in computer intrusion analysis, incident response, and network surveillance/monitoring.


• Knowledge of network protocols, devices, operating systems, and secure architectures.


• Experience in computer evidence seizure, forensic analysis, and data recovery.


• Proficiency in system log analysis and knowledge of current cyber threats and tactics.


• Familiarity with intrusion detection and response operations.


• Proficiency in MS Office Applications.


• Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Cyber Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).

Responsibilities

• Detect, respond to, mitigate, and report cyber threats.


• Stay updated on vulnerabilities, response, and mitigation strategies.


• Produce accurate reports and briefings on threat landscape and risk.


• Analyze correlated information sources and facilitate aggressive investigation of cyber activity.


• Assist in staff education on cyber threats and liaison with other government cyber entities.


• Maintain proficiency in visualization, link analysis, and database queries.


• Collaborate across agencies and locations.


• Analyze and report cyber threats as well as assist in deterring, identifying, monitoring, investigating and analyzing computer network intrusions

Desired Skills

• Experience supporting DHS, Federal Civil, Intelligence, or DoD Customers.


• Malware reverse engineering and scripting experience (Python, Perl, etc.).


• Process development and deployment experience.


• Prior experience with data visualization products and Splunk.

Desired Certifications

• Additional Technical CND Incident Reporter Certification (CEH, GCIH, GCIA, GNFA).


• DoDI 8570.01-M IAT Level I Compliant Certification (Network+, A+ CE, CCNA + Security, SSCP).

Notes

• Shift work required, including nights and weekends.

Company Description

As a customer-focused Cyber Security Engineering firm, we deliver technical solutions to a wide range of clients, including the US Intelligence Community, Department of Defense (DOD), Department of Homeland Security (DHS), US Government, and commercial entities. Our core competencies lie in cybersecurity engineering solutions, technical services, and commercial products tailored to support the needs of the intelligence and defense sectors. Our track record underscores our ability to deliver timely and cost-effective solutions, demonstrating expertise in Cyber Security Engineering and seamless technology integration.

Argo Cyber excels in devising information security strategies and technical solutions to safeguard against insider threats, advanced persistent threats, and data breaches. Recent projects include establishing secure system baselines for Cloud Computing, DHS CISA CIRT, Critical Infrastructure Assessment, and Military Cyber systems integration.

Company History

ARGO Cyber Systems was launched in 2018 to provide local Cyber Security expertise to the local community.

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