Senior Cybersecurity Incident Response Administrator

Senior Cybersecurity Incident Response Administrator

NexGen Data Systems is seeking a Senior Cybersecurity Incident Response Administrator who will be responsible for managing Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) systems.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Deploy, install, manage infrastructure, and monitor events in accordance with Army Business System Log Data Policy and other DoW/Army requirements.
• Create SIEM dashboards to display clear and concise visualizations of security-related events, enabling the detection of anomalies and investigation of threats in near real-time.
• Monitor SIEM dashboards to detect threats and anomalies, investigate events, and escalate as necessary.
• Assess and develop reporting requirements to support audits and security controls, provide Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) support, and monitor DoW and Army web application security standards and best practices.
• Review Army Cyber Tasking Orders (CTOs), coordinate with Army Cyber Security Service Providers, participate in SW Assurance reviews, and evaluate Information Systems Design Plans for compliance with relevant security regulations, policies, and best industry practices.

Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Requirements

Desired/Required Skills:

• Cybersecurity Certification (such as Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)/Information Systems Security Engineering Professional (ISSEP)/Security+/Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH/etc.)
• Active DoW Secret Security Clearance.
• 10 or more years' experience with Cybersecurity and Incident Response or related areas
• Extensive experience managing Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) systems, including getting relevant data into the SIEM.
• Proficiency in creating and managing SIEM dashboards for security event visualization.
• Strong ability to monitor and investigate security events and anomalies.
• Experience in developing reporting requirements for audits and security controls.
• Knowledge of Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) and managing SSL/TLS certificates.
• Familiarity with DoW and Army web application security standards and best practices.
• Ability to review and respond to Army Cyber Tasking Orders (CTOs).
• Experience coordinating with Cyber Security Service Providers for audit logs and incident response.
• Participation in SW Assurance reviews for application audit log validation.
• Ability to review and evaluate Information Systems Design Plans and related documents for security compliance.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent years of experience.
• Familiarity with Army enterprise monitoring tools and practices.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills.
• Experience with incident response activities.
• Knowledge of engineering change proposals and configuration management.
• Understanding of Continuity of Operation Plans and Communication Plans.
• Experience with security regulations and best industry practices.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and collaborate with various stakeholders.

NexGen Data Systems is an emerging technologies focused company providing expert systems and network engineering solutions to the Department of Defense. NexGen Data Systems promotes a culture of knowledge and career advancement through continued learning, keeping our team current on the latest advances in systems and networking, and enabling our team to provide the best available solutions to our clients.

Benefits:

• Company covers 100% of premiums for the employee's medical, dental, and vision insurance and subsidizes premiums for spouse and dependents.
• Company provides short and long term disability plans.
• 401(k) match up to 10% of the employee's salary contributions to 401(K) plan.
• Comprehensive training and development program.
• 11 paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) accrual level starts at 15 days annually.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.