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Cybersecurity Incident Response Analyst

Ryde Technologies, LLC

Cybersecurity Incident Response Analyst

Bethesda, MD
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Primary Responsibilities

    • Understanding of Enterprise Network Architectures to include routing/switching, common protocols (DHCP, DNS, HTTP, etc.), and devices (Firewalls, Proxies, Load Balancers, VPN, etc.)
    • Recognize suspicious activity/events, common attacker TTPs, perform logical analysis and research to determine root cause and scope of Incidents
    • Drive implementation and improvement of new tools, capabilities, frameworks, and methodologies
    • Instill and reinforce industry best practices in the domains of incident response, cybersecurity analysis, case, and knowledge management, and SOC operations
    • Promote and drive implementation of automation and process efficiencies
    • Familiarity with Cyber Kill Chain and ATT&CK Framework and how to leverage in Security Operations
    • Provide guidance and mentorship to improve analyst skill sets and ensure delivery of high-quality analysis and work products
    • Establish trust and business relationships with customer and other relevant stakeholders
    • Analyze malicious code, packet capture files, and artifacts.
    • Identify gaps in logging capabilities and develop and propose strategies to fill gaps.
    • Identify and propose automated alerts for new and previously unknown threats.

    Required Qualifications

    • 7-10 Years Technical experience
    • All Senior Incident Response Analyst candidates shall have a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or related field PLUS 4 years of experience in incident detection and response, malware analysis, or cyber forensics.
    • Demonstrated understanding of the life cycle of cybersecurity threats, attacks, attack vectors and methods of exploitation with an understanding of intrusion set tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs).
    • Familiarity or experience in Intelligence Driven Defense, Cyber Kill Chain methodology, and/or MITRE ATT&CK framework.
    • Expertise of Operating Systems (Windows/Linux) operations and artifacts
    • In-depth knowledge of each phase of the Incident Response life cycle
    • Familiarity with Cloud concepts and experience performing monitoring and responding to threats in Cloud environments
    • 4+ years of supervising and/or managing teams
    • 5+ years of intrusion detection and/or incident handling experience
    • Strong experience with Splunk and/or FireEye (or similar tool)
    • Advanced knowledge in planning, directing, and managing Computer Incident Response Team (CIRT) and/or Security Operations Center (SOC) operations for a large and complex Enterprise
    • Significant experience supervising and leading employees of various labor categories and technical skill levels in efforts similar in size and scope to a mature Security Operation
    • Mature understanding of industry accepted standards for incident response actions and best practices related to SOC operations.
    • Strong written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to create technical reports based on analytical findings.
    • Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.

    Preferred Qualifications

    • Deep technical understanding of core current cybersecurity technologies as well as emerging capabilities.
    • Hands-on cybersecurity experience (Protect, Detect, Respond and Sustain) within a Computer Incident Response organization including prior experience performing large-scale incident response.

    Eligibility Requirements:

    • Must be a US Citizen with the ability to pass a security clearance background investigation
    • Ability to work on occasional weekends, off-hours, and holidays.

      EEO Compliance:

      Ryde Technologies is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Ryde Technologies will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.