NOSC Cyber Manager

Overview/ Job Responsibilities

Sev1Tech is seeking a Network Operations Security Center (NOSC) Cyber Manager, assisting in the monitoring, detection, analysis, mitigation, and response to threats and adversarial activity. The DHS NOSC Lead has primary responsibility for monitoring and responding to security events and incidents detected at the Trusted Internet Connection (TIC) and Policy Enforcement Point (PEP) and is responsible for directing and coordinating detection and response activities performed by each Component SOC.

The Monitoring and Analysis team provides 24x7 support across 4 different shifts. We have front half shifts (day and night) and back half shifts (day and night). The front half shift will work 12-hour shifts from Sunday - Tuesday and alternating Wednesdays. The back half shift will work 12-hour shifts from Thursday - Saturday and alternating Wednesdays. Candidates must have the ability to work non-core hours, if necessary.

Duties include network security monitoring and detection, pro-actively searching for threats, inspecting traffic for anomalies and new malware patterns, investigating and analyzing logs, providing analysis and response to alerts, and documenting activity in NOSC investigations and Security Event Notifications (SENs).

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Supervise and manage a small team of Cyber Network Defense Analysts (CNDAs) within the NOSC in support of the government customer

Manage and conduct hands-on technical detection, analysis, containment, eradication, and remediation as a member of the Incident Response team

Guide and mentor peers and subordinates to provide cross training

Ensure accountability and punctuality of security analysts assigned to your shift

Capture cybersecurity metrics that support executive-level briefings (daily, weekly, monthly)

Articulate daily challenges to the Government Watch Officer (GWO)

Analyze web and host logs for indications of compromise

Re-mediate and coordinate the remediation of infected or compromised devices

Ensure shift continuity during call-outs and emergencies

Compile incident reports, executive summaries, and analysis reports of intrusions and/or security events

Document and update processes, workflows, and technical guides

Perform simple firewall rule changes (after training) Minimum Qualifications

A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or related field and a minimum of eight (8) years total professional experience in at least two (2) of the areas listed below:

Vulnerability Assessment

Intrusion Prevention and Detection

Access Control and Authorization

Policy Enforcement

Application Security

Protocol Analysis

Firewall Management

Incident Response

Encryption

Web-Filtering

Advanced Threat Protection

Military experience and training may be considered in lieu of degree

Active advanced cybersecurity certification(s)

Experience conducting detailed technical analysis of Cybersecurity Events and Incidents Candidates should also demonstrate the following:

Extensive knowledge of a SOC's/NOSC's purpose and role within an organization

Detailed understanding of common network ports and protocols (e.g. TCP/UDP, HTTP, ICMP, DNS, SMTP, etc)

Expertise with network topologies and network security device functions (e.g. Firewall, IDS/IPS, Proxy, DNS, etc).

Expertise with packet analysis tools such as Wireshark

Able to perform critical thinking and analysis to investigate cyber security alerts

Extensive knowledge of common malware and attack vectors

Extensive experience with Windows operating systems and standard OS logging

Extensive experience with Antivirus, DLP, and host-based firewalls Must have at least one of the following certifications:

Comptia: Security+, Network+, CASP

SANS GIAC: GCIA, GCIH, GCFA, GPEN, GWAPT, GCFE, GREM, GXPN, GMON, GISF, or GCIH

EC Council: CEH, CHFI, LPT, ECSA

ISC2: CCFP, CCSP, CISSP CERT CSIH

Offensive Security: OSCP, OSCE, OSWP and OSEE Active Top Secret Security clearance with Dept of Homeland Security (DHS) or Customs & Border Protection (CBP) Active Top Secret Security clearance with Dept of Homeland Security (DHS) or Customs & Border Protection (CBP) preferred

This position will typically be located in either Colorado Springs, CO, Stennis, MS, Chandler, AZ, National Capitol Region (NCR) or Remote where applicable. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications, appropriate clearance level, and are geographically aligned (or the ability to relocate) will be considered first.

Desired Qualifications

Malware reverse-engineering experience

Two (2 plus) years of experience as an operations/technical lead on similar projects

Experience supporting 24x7 missions

Experience in network and cybersecurity design, engineering and operations

Experience with Service Desk support and operations

Experience with NIST SP 800 series or ISO 27000 series documents for information security management and risk assessment

Understanding of DevOps/Agile concepts and processes

Extensive KSAs in SOC methodologies and processes

Experience with scripting languages (e.g., Python, Powershell, Javascript, VBS etc.)

About Sev1Tech LLC

Founded in 2010, Sev1Tech provides IT, engineering, and program management solutions delivery. Sev1Tech focuses on providing program and IT support services to critical missions across Federal and Commercial Clients. Our Mission is to Build better companies. Enable better government. Protect our nation. Build better humans across the country.

Join the Sev1Tech family where you can achieve great accomplishments while fostering a satisfying and rewarding career progression. Please apply directly through the website at: #joinSev1tech

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