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.
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.