Cybersecurity - Incident Manager - NIST, CND, Data

Erias Ventures; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above Market Pay

401k with Immediate Vesting

Spot Bonuses

Professional Development

Medical Coverage

Vision & Dental Coverage

Disability & Life Insurance

Wellness Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Birthday Off

Amazon Prime Membership

Internet Reimbursement

Equipment Allowance

Company Events

Onboarding Swag

Training Support

Job summary

Erias Ventures in Arlington, VA is seeking a seasoned Cyber Incident Manager to join our security operations team. You will correlate incident data, triage events, and apply defense-in-depth principles to protect our enterprise networks.

Candidates should have 5+ years of cyber incident management or cybersecurity operations experience, knowledge of NIST 800-62 and FISMA, and a TS/SCI clearance with DHS suitability ability.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of directly relevant experience in cyber incident management or cybersecurity operations.
• Knowledge of incident response and handling methodologies.
• Familiarity with NIST 800-62 (latest revision) and FISMA as they pertain to reporting incidents.
• Knowledge of NCCIC National Cyber Incident Scoring System to prioritize triaging of incidents.
• Understanding of general attack stages from footprinting to maintaining access.

Responsibilities

• Correlating incident data to identify trends in reported incidents.
• Recommending defense in depth principles and practices.
• Performing CND incident triage to determine scope, urgency, and impact.
• Researching known resolution steps to mitigate CND incidents.
• Applying cybersecurity concepts to detection and defense of intrusions.
• Monitoring external sources to stay current on CND threats.
• Identifying incident causes and key questions for external entities.
• Receiving and analyzing network alerts from enterprise sources.
• Tracking CND incidents from detection to final resolution.
• Providing support during shifts (M-F 1400-2230 EST).

Skills

Incident management

Cybersecurity operations

Incident response

NIST 800-62

FISMA

Threat monitoring

Education

BS in Cybersecurity or related degree

HS Diploma with related experience

Job description

Erias Ventures was founded to serve its customers with an entrepreneurial mindset. We value creative problem-solving, open communication, and empowering our employees to make decisions and put forth new ideas.

Our staff includes technical experts working across multiple disciplines, bringing diverse perspectives to every project. We are seeking engineers who wish to grow their careers and want to become part of a technically strong and growth-oriented company focused on bringing innovative solutions to the difficult mission problems facing our customers.

Description

• Correlating incident data to identify specific trends in reported incidents
• Recommending defense in depth principles and practices (i.e. Defense in Multiple Places, layered defenses, security robustness, etc.)
• Performing Computer Network Defense incident triage to include determining scope, urgency, and potential impact
• Researching and compiling known resolution steps or workarounds to enable mitigation of potential Computer Network Defense incidents within the enterprise
• Applying cybersecurity concepts to the detection and defense of intrusions into small, and large-scale IT networks, and conduct cursory analysis of log data
• Monitoring external data sources 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, and work with other components within the organization to obtain and coordinate information pertaining to ongoing incidents
• Providing support during assigned shifts (M-F 1400-2230 EST)

Clearance

Must be a US Citizen. Must have a current TS/SCI clearance. Must be able to obtain DHS Suitability. Candidates cannot be sponsored or nominated for a government security clearance under this position.

Experience

BS Incident Management, Operations Management, Cybersecurity or related degree. HS Diploma with 7-9 incident management or cyber security experience

Required Skills

• 5+ years of directly relevant experience in cyber incident management or cybersecurity operations
• Knowledge of incident response and handling methodologies
• Having close familiarity with NIST 800-62 (latest revision), and FISMA standards as they pertain to reporting incidents.
• 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, 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 Skills

• 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)
• GCIH, GCFA GISP, GCED, CCFP or CISSP

Benefits

The expected salary range for this position, depending on education and years of experience is $110,000 - $145,000.

Wealth Benefits

• Above Market Hourly Pay
• 11% Roth or Traditional 401k with Immediate Vesting and Deposit
• Spot Bonuses for Assisting with Business Development and Company Growth
• Professional Development Bonuses for Certificates and Degrees

Health Benefits:

• Company subsidized Medical Coverage
• 100% Company Paid Vision and Dental Coverage
• 100% Company Paid Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability, and Group Life Insurance
• Monthly Wellness Reimbursement

Happiness Benefits:

• Paid Time Off with Flexible Work Schedules and Birthday Off
• Amazon Prime Membership and Monthly Internet Reimbursement
• Technology and Productivity Allowance for Equipment and Supplies
• Morale Building and Company Events to Celebrate our Successes and Build our Community
• Onboarding and Annual Swag
• Company Paid Professional Development and Training

At Erias Ventures, we are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. As an equal opportunity employer, we ensure that all qualified applicants are considered for employment based on merit, without discrimination. We welcome individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

To learn more about our company visit our webpage or LinkedIn.