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Job Title: Information Security Operations Center - Incident Handler III
Location: Washington, DC
Duration: 12+ Months
Job Description:
Essential Job Functions:
Monitor Security Events from IDS, SIEM, etc.
Log tickets to the Ticketing System
Handle calls from the MSSP(Managed security service provider & users regarding incidents/events, perform triage, resolve problems, or escalate to team members
Perform triage on alerts from all sources including Monitored Email Distribution Lists
Participate in rotating weekly shift supporting off hours and weekend activity (24x7)
Produce ad hoc reports and other ad hoc tasks

Required Skills/Abilities:
Monitoring skills related to IDS and SIEM
Understanding of TCP/IP, Ethernet, OSI model, layer 2 and layer 3 concepts
Understanding of Windows Registry, File system, etc.
Hands-on knowledge of Network Packet Analysis using tools
Ability to work with team members with varying levels of technical skills and diverse international backgrounds
Strong understanding of Networking and Operating systems concepts
Ability to adapt to and function in a project environment with multiple timetables and changing priorities
Ability to learn new concepts and approaches in Analyzing Security Incidents.
Good communication skills (Verbal and Written)
Educational Qualifications and Experience:
Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Information Systems
Role Specific Experience: 2+ years of relevant experience in Information Security Incident Handling
Experience with Firewalls and information security technologies
Experience with CERT/CSIRT/CIRT/SOC
Certification Requirements:
Any two certifications would be a plus.
CEH, Security +, CCNA
Response activities, including containment, remediation, and root cause analysis
Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of information security experience
Experience in malware remediation and containments
Hands on experience of Incident Response /Malware analysis
Essential Job Functions:
Perform advanced Malware Analysis, along with Incident Response
Generate detailed Malware Analysis reports on PE and other common file structure samples
Provide actionable intelligence and suggestions for control updates based on the reverse engineering and malware analysis
Assist OIS in Identifying zero-day/vulnerable applications and impact
Experience Matrix for Levels:
Level I - 2+ years of experience
Level II - 5+ years of experience
Level III - 7+ years of experience
Note:
The specific shift he wants to get covered is the 12pm-8pm EST window
Strong experience in SOC environment and great soft skills/customer service
Required people who can come for an in-person interview

For more information, Please contact

Siva Kumar

973-507-7543