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Cyber Incident Handler - Intermediate

Fort Huachuca, AZOn-siteFull-time

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Handles cyber security incidents, triaging alerts, coordinating response, and documenting actions to resolve events within a DoD/Army network environment.

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About Agile Defense
At Agile Defense we know that action defines the outcome and new challenges require new solutions. That’s why we always look to the future and embrace change with an unmovable spirit and the courage to build for what comes next.
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Requisition #: 1621
Job Title: Cyber Incident Handler - Intermediate
Location: Fort Huachuca, AZ
Clearance Level: Secret, Must Have Clearance to Start
Required Certification(s): One of the following certifications prior to start date: GMON, GRID, CEH, Cloud+, CySA+, GSEC, PenTest+, Security+, SSCP

Job Description

Responsibilities include:
  • Evaluate security alerts and analyzes network events to determine their impact on current operations.
  • Utilizing specialized technical knowledge, this role conducts initial event triage, formulates response strategies, and helps mitigate threats to the Department of War (DOW) information network.
  • The analyst collaborates with senior team members to investigate and resolve security events, synthesizes alert data into actionable reports, and contributes to the continuous improvement of security operations and documentation.

    • Education and Background

    Bachelors in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, Software Engineering OR one of the following certifications prior to start date: GMON, GRID, CEH, Cloud+, CySA+, GSEC, PenTest+, Security+, SSCP

    Years of Experience

    2 years of experience with BS/BA, 4 years of experience with AA/AS, 6 years of experience with no degree

    Required Skills

  • Active DoD Secret Clearance.
  • Demonstrated experience in IDS/SIEM monitoring, event triage, multi-source data analysis, incident response coordination, TTP and exploit knowledge, and end-to-end incident documentation from detection through resolution.
  • Cyber Security Controls: Foundational understanding of cybersecurity controls and the importance of adhering to security policies in a professional environment.
  • Coordinate across the enterprise to ensure network security devices are being monitored and are receiving or generating alerts.
  • Identify security risks and exposures, determine causes of security violations, and suggest procedures to halt future incidents and improve security.

    • Preferred Skills

  • Familiarity with MISP for threat intelligence sharing, IOC management, and integration with incident response workflows
  • Experience with ServiceNow Security Operations (SecOps) module for incident tracking and SLA management
  • Proficiency with Elastic Stack or Splunk for SIEM-based alert triage, event correlation, and incident timeline reconstruction
  • Working knowledge of NIST SP 800-61 Computer Security Incident Handling Guide and DoD/Army incident response policy frameworks
  • Experience developing and exercising incident response playbooks for common cyber-attack scenarios in a DoD environment
  • Familiarity with digital forensics tools and techniques for evidence collection, chain of custody, and artifact analysis
  • Experience operating in a 24/7 CSSP or SOC environment supporting classified Army or DoW networks

    • Working Conditions

  • 100% on-site
  • Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods of time
  • Fine motor skills, with the ability to operate keyboards, phones, and controls

    • Skills

    Alert CorrelationDoD/Army Incident Response PolicyDoD/Army Incident Response Policy FrameworksDoD CSSP SOC OperationsDoD Secret ClearanceElastic StackEvent TriageForensicsIDSIncident ResponseIOC ManagementMISPNIST SP 800-61Playbook DevelopmentServiceNow SecOpsSIEMSplunk

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