Cybersecurity Subject Matter Expert Incident Response
Cybersecurity Subject Matter Expert Incident Response
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$ 130000 - 216000
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Job Description
Job Family:
Cyber Consulting
Travel Required:
Clearance Required:
This posting is not for immediate hire. Seeking prospective candidate to be considered under Proposal to be award in late Q1 2025 or early Q2 2025.
What You Will Do:
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Cybersecurity Subject Matter Expert (SME) to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in incident response. This role requires a proactive individual who can lead and participate in incident response activities develop response plans and enhance our security posture through effective incident management.
Key Responsibilities include but not limited to:
Incident Response:
- Lead and participate in incident response activities including detection analysis containment eradication and recovery.
- Develop and maintain incident response plans playbooks and procedures.
- Conduct postincident reviews to identify lessons learned and implement improvements.
Security Monitoring and Detection:
- Monitor security alerts and events to identify potential security incidents.
- Analyze security data from various sources to detect and respond to threats.
- Collaborate with other teams to improve detection and response capabilities.
Threat Intelligence:
- Gather and analyze threat intelligence to stay informed about the latest threats and attack techniques.
- Use threat intelligence to enhance incident response strategies and improve overall security posture.
Training and Awareness:
- Conduct training sessions and awareness programs to educate employees about incident response procedures and best practices.
- Develop and deliver tabletop exercises and simulations to test and improve incident response capabilities.
Security Assessments and Audits:
- Perform regular security assessments and audits to ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices.
- Identify and prioritize security risks and work with relevant teams to implement corrective actions.
- Stay uptodate with the latest cybersecurity threats trends and technologies.
What You Will Need:
- An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED TOP SECRET DoD security clearance.
- Bachelors degree from an accredited university or college in Computer Science Information Security Cybersecurity or a related field AND FIVE 5 plus years of experience in cybersecurity with a focus on incident response; Or Masters degree an accredited university or college in Computer Science Information Security Cybersecurity or a related field AND THREE 3 plus years of experience in cybersecurity with a focus on incident response.
- Relevant certifications such as GCIH GCFA CISSP or similar.
- Strong knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks standards and best practices (e.g. NIST ISO 27001.
- Proficiency with incident response tools (e.g. SIEM EDR forensic tools).
- Excellent problemsolving skills and the ability to think like an attacker.
- Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to nontechnical stakeholders.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fastpaced environment.
- Ability to travel as required.
- Currently reside in the contiguous United States.
- This is a Hybrid role that requires the ability to work onsite in a core Guidehouse Office or Client Office location.
What Would Be Nice To Have:
- An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED Department of Energy DOE QSensitive security clearance.
- Preference will be given to candidates within 60 miles of a core Guidehouse office or Client Office location.
- Experience with threat hunting and threat intelligence.
- Knowledge of scripting languages (e.g. Python PowerShell) for automation and tool development.
- Familiarity with cloud security (e.g. AWS Azure) and container security (e.g. Docker Kubernetes).
This posting is not for immediate hire. Seeking prospective candidate to be considered under Proposal to be award in late Q1 2025 or early Q2 2025.
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The annual salary range for this position is $130000.00$216000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors including but not limited to skill sets experience and training security clearances licensure and certifications and other business and organizational needs.
What We Offer:
Guidehouse offers a comprehensive total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.
Benefits include:
Medical Rx Dental & Vision Insurance
Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Basic Life & Supplemental Life
Health Savings Account Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
ShortTerm & LongTerm Disability
Student Loan PayDown
Tuition Reimbursement Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
Skills Development & Certifications
Employee Referral Program
Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
Emergency BackUp Childcare Program
Mobility Stipend
About Guidehouse
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Employment Type
Full-Time
