Information Security Analyst

Artech Information System LLC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT staffing firm is seeking an Information Security Operations Center - Incident Handler III to monitor security events and assist with incident response at their Washington, DC location. The role requires at least 2 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree in a related field. Strong understanding of networking, security concepts, and excellent communication skills are essential. The candidate must be ready to work shifts and attend in-person interviews.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of relevant experience in Information Security Incident Handling.
• Experience with CERT/CSIRT/CIRT/SOC.
• Hands-on experience of Incident Response / Malware analysis.

Responsibilities

• Monitor Security Events from IDS, SIEM, etc.
• Handle calls regarding incidents/events, perform triage.
• Participate in rotating weekly shift supporting off hours and weekend activity.

Skills

Monitoring skills related to IDS and SIEM

Understanding of TCP/IP

Hands-on knowledge of Network Packet Analysis

Good communication skills (verbal and written)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Information Systems

Tools

Firewalls

Job description

Artech Information Systems is the #12 Largest IT Staffing Company in the U.S. and an employer of choice for over 7,000 consultants. We recruit world‑class talent for IT, engineering, and other professional jobs at 70+ Fortune and Global 500 companies coast‑to‑coast across the U.S., India, and China. We are one of the fastest‑growing companies in the US and we welcome you to search the thousands of jobs in our cutting‑edge GEM system for employment opportunities that fit your qualifications.

At the forefront of the staffing industry, Artech is a minority and women‑owned business enterprise (MWBE) committed to maximizing global workforce solutions on behalf of its clients. Artech's deep heritage, proven expertise and insightful market intelligence has secured long‑term partnerships with Fortune 500 and government clients seeking world‑class professional resources.

Job Description

Job Title: Information Security Operations Center - Incident Handler III

Location: Washington, DC

Duration: 12+ Months

Essential Job Functions:

• Monitor Security Events from IDS, SIEM, etc.
• Log tickets to the Ticketing System
• Handle calls from the MSSP (Managed security service provider) and users regarding incidents/events, perform triage, resolve problems, or escalations to team members
• Perform triage on alerts from all sources including Monitored Email Distribution Lists
• Participate in rotating weekly shift supporting off hours and weekend activity (24x7)
• Produce ad hoc reports and other ad hoc tasks

Qualifications

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Monitoring skills related to IDS and SIEM
• Understanding of TCP/IP, Ethernet, OSI model, layer 2 and layer 3 concepts
• Understanding of Windows Registry, File system, etc.
• Hands‑on knowledge of Network Packet Analysis using tools
• Ability to work with team members with varying levels of technical skills and diverse international backgrounds
• Strong understanding of Networking and Operating systems concepts
• Ability to adapt to and function in a project environment with multiple timetables and changing priorities
• Ability to learn new concepts and approaches in analyzing security incidents
• Good communication skills (verbal and written)

Educational Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Information Systems
• Role Specific Experience: 2+ years of relevant experience in Information Security Incident Handling
• Experience with Firewalls and information security technologies
• Experience with CERT/CSIRT/CIRT/SOC

Certification Requirements:

• Any two certifications would be a plus (CEH, Security+, CCNA)
• Response activities, including containment, remediation, and root cause analysis
• Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of information security experience
• Experience in malware remediation and containments
• Hands‑on experience of Incident Response / Malware analysis

Essential Job Functions:

• Perform advanced Malware Analysis, along with Incident Response
• Generate detailed Malware Analysis reports on PE and other common file structure samples
• Provide actionable intelligence and suggestions for control updates based on the reverse engineering and malware analysis
• Assist OIS in identifying zero‑day/vulnerable applications and impact

Experience Matrix for Levels:

• Level I - 2+ years of experience
• Level II - 5+ years of experience
• Level III - 7+ years of experience

Note: The specific shift he wants to get covered is the 12pm-8pm EST window. Strong experience in SOC environment and great soft skills/customer service. Required people who can come for an in‑person interview.