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MindPoint Group

Incident Response Analyst - Shift 2 4x10 (Tier 2)

MindPoint Group, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022


Incident Response Analyst - Shift 2 4x10 (Tier 2)

Department: DOJ JSOC

Location: Washington, DC

MindPoint Group is searching for a Incident Response Analyst to support weekend shift activities. We believe our Security Operations Center (SOC) analysts form the backbone of our cybersecurity services. Take your career to the next level and join us as a Tier 2 SOC Analyst. You will play a critical role in conducting in-depth analyses and responding to incidents of potential cyber threats facing our clients. In addition to being our initial point of contact for end users, you will serve as the escalation point for junior analysts, helping guide them through more complex and high-priority incidents.

MindPoint Group is dedicated to your growth. One of the most critical tasks for our Tier 2 SOC Analysts is learning. We provide a supportive environment for you to learn from senior SOC team members, cross-train with other positions, and attend external training.

As part of our team at MindPoint Group, you will delve further into the intricacies of enterprise network security, hone your incident response techniques, and develop a deep understanding of identifying and mitigating increasingly sophisticated threats. Join us at MindPoint Group and take the next step in your cybersecurity career.

Responsibilities:

Utilize security tools to analyze, investigate, and triage security alerts

Monitor our customers environments, including cloud and SaaS solutions for evidence of adversarial activity

Perform in-depth analysis and investigation of high-priority cybersecurity incidents

Utilize advanced tools, such as host based digital forensics or malware analysis capabilities, to identify incidents- root causes, scope, and impact

Collaborate with cyber threat hunting and cyber threat intelligence teams

Participate in the development, implementation, and tuning of the SOC tools detection content and alerting signatures.

Accurately document triage findings, and intake reports of external cybersecurity events from SOC customers via phone or email in the SOCs Incident Management System(IMS)

Learn new open and closed-source investigative techniques

Perform research into emerging threats and vulnerabilities to aid their prevention and mitigation

Help shape the evolution of processes and procedures of the SOC

Provide guidance and mentorship to Tier 1 SOC Analysts to enhance their skills and capabilities

Required:

Minimum of six (6) years of cybersecurity experience with at least three (3) years in a SOC watch floor analyst or IR role

Bachelor-s Degree or higher in Cybersecurity or related is preferred

CISSP or CEH certification; additional experience, formal training, certifications, and/or education may be substitutable at the client's discretion

Experience in some of the following tools and technologies:i.e. SIEM experience required with Sumo Logic/Splunk preferred.

Knowledge of common attacker tools, techniques and procedures (TTP)

Experience with major cloud service provider offerings

Knowledge of malware

Knowledge of enterprise architecture including zero trust principles

Knowledge of Windows and Unix operating systems

Knowledge of common phishing techniques and how to investigate them

Proficiency in technical writing

Able to accurately and succinctly convey information through speaking, email, and presentations

Comfortable in customer facing environments

Ability to maintain a positive customer service mentality

Desired:

Previous SOC or incident response experience

Working knowledge of regex and scripting languages

Any SOC analyst relevant certifications such as those from GIAC or CompTIA

The initiative to ask for assistance and offer fresh ideas to improve the SOC-s performance

Shift: Tier 2 weekdays (M-F), 2nd shift (currently 2 pm-10 pm). Minimum 2 days on-site at DOJ.

Clearance: Applicable US Government Clearance required

Location: This hybrid role is expected to be on the client site at least 2 days per week.