Incident Response Analyst- Secret Clearance

Company: Dunhill Professional Search
Location: Washington
Posted on: May 28, 2023

Job Description:

This position is to support the United States Agency for International Development (USAID)Active Secret Clearance required*Job ResponsibilitiesCreates cyber-intelligence tools / methods and performs research and analysis in order to mitigate and eliminate data and cyber security risks. Develops acceptance criteria for cyber security architecture.

• Investigates computer and information security incidents to determine extent of compromise to information and automated information systems. * Responsible for responding to security incidents, including identifying the source of the incident. * Researches and stays abreast of tools, techniques, countermeasures, and trends in computer network vulnerabilities. * Configures and validates secure systems, tests security products/systems to detect computer and information security weaknesses. * Determines the scope of the incident and assesses the impact of the incident. * Involved in the periodic conduct of a review of each system's audits and monitors corrective actions until all actions are closed. * Supports the development of integrated system solutions ensuring proprietary/confidential data and systems are protected. * Involved in the establishment of strict program control processes to ensure mitigation of risks and supports obtaining certification and accreditation of systems.Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or a related field or equivalent experience. 2-4 years of experience in systems security. *Secret Clearance RequiredOther Job Specific Skills * Knowledge in incident response lifecycles, common cyber-attacks, and federal incident reporting requirements. * Must be able to be onsite 4 days per week during transition with opportunity to change frequency depending on team needs after transition. * Excellent attention to detail. * Must be able to balance multiple tasks simultaneously.

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