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A typical day for someone in a GCIH-certified incident response position often involves monitoring security alerts, analyzing potential threats, investigating security incidents, and coordinating response efforts across IT and security teams. You may perform forensic analysis, create incident reports, and contribute to post-incident reviews to strengthen organizational defenses. Collaboration with other cybersecurity professionals and regular communication with stakeholders are common, ensuring everyone is informed and that processes are consistently improved. The work environment can be dynamic and may require prioritizing tasks quickly, especially during active cybersecurity incidents. This hands-on, investigative role provides opportunities for ongoing learning and advancement within the cybersecurity field.

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To thrive as a GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH), you need a strong understanding of cybersecurity principles, incident response processes, and threat analysis, usually supported by relevant IT or cybersecurity degrees and holding the GCIH certification. Familiarity with tools like SIEM platforms, network analyzers, malware analysis suites, and forensic software is standard in this role. Outstanding analytical thinking, problem-solving abilities, communication, and teamwork help set professionals apart. These skills are crucial to identify, mitigate, and recover from cybersecurity incidents effectively in fast-paced and high-stakes environments.

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A GCIH (GIAC Certified Incident Handler) job involves identifying, responding to, and mitigating cybersecurity incidents. Professionals in this role analyze security breaches, contain threats, and implement measures to prevent future attacks. They often work in incident response teams within cybersecurity or IT departments. Their expertise includes threat intelligence, malware analysis, and digital forensics. A GCIH certification validates their skills in handling cyber threats effectively.

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Cybersecurity Engineer (CSfC Specialist) (TS)

Koniag Government Services

Washington, DC • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 23 days ago


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Job description

Job Summary:
Koniag Government Services (KGS) is hiring a Cybersecurity Engineer specializing in Commercial Solutions for Classified (CSfC). The role involves designing, implementing, and maintaining secure communication architectures that comply with NSA standards, requiring an active Top Secret/SCI clearance.
Responsibilities:
• Design, implement, and maintain secure communication solutions using layered commercial technologies aligned with NSA CSfC standards.
• Serve as the subject matter expert for CSfC capability packages, including solution design, documentation, configuration, and compliance validation.
• Develop and maintain DAR and DiT architectures that conform to NSA guidelines and aligned security frameworks.
• Integrate encrypted tunneling solutions within enterprise and tactical environments.
• Support SIEM monitoring, event correlation, and security incident response activities.
• Conduct risk assessments, vulnerability analysis, and compliance checks on CSfC‑related systems.
• Create and maintain engineering documentation, configuration guides, diagrams, and accreditation artifacts.
• Coordinate with system owners, cybersecurity teams, and government stakeholders to ensure CSfC solutions meet mission and security requirements.
• Support lifecycle management, including upgrades, patching, and modernization of CSfC solutions.
Qualifications:
Required:
• Active TS/SCI clearance.
• Minimum of 7 years of cybersecurity experience, including at least 3 years of hands-on experience with NSA Commercial Solutions for Classified (CSfC) capability packages.
• DoD 8140 work role qualification: 521 – Cyber Defense Infrastructure Support Specialist.
• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related field (preferred but not required).
• At least one of the following required certifications: Security+, SSCP, CySA+, PenTest+, CASP+, GCIH, CISSP, GSLC, CISSP (or CASP+ + GCIH combination)
• Strong understanding of: CSfC standards and capability package guidance, DAR and DiT architecture design, Encrypted tunneling technologies (IPsec, TLS, VPN), Enterprise SIEM monitoring and security event analysis, Security controls implementation and compliance reporting.
Preferred:
• GCIH
• GCIA
• CASP+
• EDR vendor certifications (Microsoft Defender, CrowdStrike, or similar)
• Experience designing and deploying NSA-compliant CSfC solutions in DoD or IC environments.
• Experience integrating and automating security monitoring across heterogeneous environments.
• Familiarity with risk management frameworks, secure configuration baselines, and accreditation processes.
Company:
Koniag Government Services is a Professional Services and Operational Management to Federal Government. Founded in 1971, the company is headquartered in Chantilly, USA, with a team of 1001-5000 employees. The company is currently Late Stage.

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