Junior Incident Responder-Herndon, VA
Junior Incident Responder-Herndon, VA
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Job Description
DirectViz Solutions (DVS) is a dynamic and rapidly growing government contractor committed to delivering innovative IT solutions that address the mission-critical needs of our government clients. Through the expertise and dedication of our talented team we provide cutting-edge technology services designed to achieve success and exceed expectations.
At DVS we prioritize our employees as our greatest asset. We offer competitive compensation comprehensive medical benefits a 401(k) match generous PTO accrual professional development reimbursement corporate-funded technology certifications and robust employee recognition and appreciation programs.
DVS is actively seeking an Junior Incident Responder to support our team onsite in Herndon VA. This position requires an active Secret clearance.
Position Description and Key Responsibilities:
- The Junior Incident Responder will execute the Incident Response Management Program in accordance with requirements and in alignment with the six-phase Incident Response process: planning identification and declaration containment eradication recovery and follow-up.
- The Junior Incident Responder will perform incident response activities related to Internet of Things (IoT) and Operational Technology (OT) devices including coordinating and managing end-to-end responses to security events and incidents identified by the SOC or reported to the SOC; performing initial malware analysis and triage support; operating incident analysis tools and systems; and adhering to reporting requirements for all declared significant incidents.
Required skills:
- Ability and prior experience analyzing information technology IoT and OT security events to discern legitimate security incidents from non-incidents. This includes identifying malicious code and activities present within computer systems and/or enterprise networks.
- Working knowledge of various operating systems (e.g. Windows OS X Linux) commonly deployed in enterprise networks. A conceptual understanding of Windows Active Directory is also required.
- Working knowledge of network communications and routing protocols (e.g. TCP UDP Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP) Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) Multi-Protocol Label Switching (MPLS)) as well as common internet applications and standards (e.g. Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP) DNS DHCP SQL Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP) Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure (HTTPS)).
- Experience working with various event logging systems and proficiency in security event log analysis. Previous experience with SIEM platforms that perform log collection analysis correlation and alerting is also required.
- Proficiency in utilizing various Packet Capture (PCAP) applications/engines and in the analysis of PCAP data.
- Experience with the identification and implementation of countermeasures or mitigating controls for deployment in enterprise network environments.
- Experience or familiarity with IoT/OT systems and data.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to produce clear and thorough security incident reports and briefings.
- Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail.
Physical and Mental Qualifications:
- Maintain focus and awareness throughout scheduled working hours.
- Perform tasks requiring prolonged periods of sitting or standing at a desk utilizing a computer mouse and keyboard.
- Lift and move objects weighing up to 15 pounds as needed.
- Exhibit excellent verbal and written communication skills with a strong command of the English language.
- Demonstrate the ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively as part of a team.
- Quickly learn and retain routine tasks and processes.
- Possess strong organizational skills attention to detail business correspondence proficiency and self-management capabilities.
- Perform the essential functions of the role satisfactorily; reasonable accommodation will be provided for employees with disabilities upon request.
- Accept and adapt to additional responsibilities or changes to assigned duties as determined by DirectViz Solutions (DVS).
If you thrive on solving complex problems and building meaningful connections wed love to hear from you. Join our team and make an impact today!
DirectViz Solutions LLC (DVS) is an equal opportunity employer who prohibits discrimination and harassment against any employee or applicant for employment based on race sex (including pregnancy) age gender identity creed religion national origin sexual orientation marital status genetic information disability political affiliation protected veteran status or any other status protected by federal state or local law.
DVS has a zero-tolerance policy for harassment threats coercion discrimination and intimidation. Employees may file a complaint or exercise any right protected by Executive Order 11246 Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended Section 4212 of the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 or the Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
