Incident Response Specialist – Senior

Job Title: Incident Response Specialist Senior

Location: Doral FL; On-Site

Employment Type: Full-Time

Shift: N/A

About the Company

Athena Technology Group Inc. (ATG) is a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone) established in 2010. ATG has immense experience and a strong solid reputation throughout various government agencies providing consistently superior innovative and cost-effective solutions. ATG is a premier provider of cybersecurity risk management framework (RMF) and communications cybersecurity solutions as well as information technology (IT) and communications consulting system engineering integration deployment and operation of state-of-the-art command and control and information systems that deliver critical network centric solution to the warfighter. We are looking for innovative industry professionals to join our team and continue our proven track record.

ATG is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Minorities/Females/Vets/Disability

Job Summary

We are seeking a Senior Incident Response Specialist to join our team. In this role you will be responsible for supporting the team in various ways during simultaneous conferences and events. You will play a key part in ATGs support of various USSOUTHCOM efforts to deter aggression defeat threats protect National Security rapidly respond to crisis situations and build various areas of responsibility (AOR) Information Technology (IT) capacity. Our team will provide direct support to implement and sustain mission critical IT networks and robust cyber defense services.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the incident response process coordinating activities across various IT and security teams to address and resolve security incidents. Lead activities when necessary.

• Triage and prioritize incoming security alerts and incidents determining the appropriate level of response and resource allocation.

• Conduct initial analysis of security events to determine their scope impact and potential root causes.

• Develop and maintain incident response plans and procedures ensuring they align with organizational policies and industry best practices.

• Coordinate communication between technical teams management and stakeholders during incident response activities.

• Document all aspects of incident investigations including timeline of events actions taken and lessons learned.

• Assist in post-incident reviews to identify areas for improvement in security processes and controls.

• Collaborate with other security teams to implement preventive measures based on incident trends and patterns.

• Maintain awareness of current cyber threats and attack methodologies to enhance incident response capabilities.

• Provide regular status updates and reports on incident management activities to senior leadership.

• Participate in on-call rotations to provide 24/7 incident response coverage as needed.

• Analyze science engineering business and other data processing problems to implement and improve computer systems.

• Analyze user requirements procedures and problems to automate or improve existing systems and review computer system capabilities workflow and scheduling limitations.

• May analyze or recommend commercially available software.

Qualifications

Required:

• Security Clearance Level: Must hold an active Top Secret with SCI Eligibility clearance.

• Bachelors Degree and nine (9) Years of experience

• Associates degree and eleven (11) years or High School Diploma and thirteen (13) years may be substituted in leu of Bachelors degree.

• Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles common attack vectors and defense strategies Familiarity with incident response frameworks and best practices (e.g. NIST SP 800-61)

• Experience with security information and event management (SIEM) tools

• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment

• Possesses and applies a comprehensive knowledge across key tasks and high impact assignments.

• Plans and leads major technology assignments.

• Evaluates performance results and recommends major changes affecting short-term project growth and success.

• Functions as a technical expert across multiple project assignments.

• May supervise others.

Desired:

• Experience in large distributed IT enterprises

• ITIL Foundation Certificate

• Experience in DoD or Government IT support environment

Physical and Environmental Conditions

• Work to be preformed out of Doral FL supporting various missions across the area of responsibility.

• Must be able to sit for long periods of time in office-setting

Additional Benefits

• Performance Bonuses and annual salary reviews

• Health dental and vision insurance

• Short Term Disability Long Term Disability and Life Insurance

• 401(k) plan with company match

• Opportunities for professional growth and development

• A collaborative and inclusive work environment

ATG is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race religion creed color national origin ancestry sex (including pregnancy childbirth breastfeeding or medical conditions related to pregnancy childbirth or breastfeeding) age medical condition marital or domestic partner status sexual orientation gender gender identity gender expression and transgender status mental disability or physical disability genetic information military or veteran status citizenship low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language.