Cyber Network Analyst - Axxum Technologies

McLean, VA

About the Job

Responsibilities

Ensure the identification of required security related issues, and that they are alerted upon by configuring and establishing monitoring, correlation, and alerting solutions.
Correlate all reported events from various multiple systems and network areas where potential security incident is identified; ensure the situation is handled promptly and effectively by starting the process of security incident response.
Carry out proper configuration of security solutions applied in protecting company asset such that the implemented SIEM solution reports all pertinent events
Carry out configuration and maintenance of the implemented SIEM solution to enable it effectively to identify and alert upon potential security events, as well as reduce false positives simultaneously.
Participate in the investigations being performed by the Information Security team.
Participate in maintaining a DLP solution to effectively give notice of violations to affected parties, and to reduce incidences of false positives.
Assist in the configuration of intrusion detection and prevention solutions based in the host and network servers to effectively identify potential security incidents.
Produce and maintain dashboards for monitoring security information for the management and Information Security team, to be able to provide various degree of visibility both real-time and over extended periods of the security events within the environment.
Ensure that all solutions set up for security and monitoring can effectively monitor and report upon security events happening within the environment by assigning security solution agents to devices and systems.
Participate in the process of selecting and reviewing information security solutions.
Work with major service providers to resolve security issues identified with their managed systems and infrastructure in line with the company’s incident response requirements.
Assist in compiling and producing reports on monthly issue and trend for the enhancement of the functions of the Enterprise Security and Support management.
Make recommendations for changes to the environment that can help in the removal of vulnerabilities and reduction in the risk of exploitation that may result in potential incidents.
Participate in ensuring team processes and documentation are effectively documented and maintained.
Participate in designing and implementing efforts towards enhancing ticketing solution so as to simplify monitoring and alerting efforts, as well as streamline incident management tasks.
Recommend and execute ideas to improve processes based on lessons learnt over time in performing assigned duties.
Initiate and produce custom scripts needed to make logging and alerting requirements easy and effective.
Perform as an escalation point for all incidents relating to potential security.
Carry out other enterprise security and support duties that may be assigned by management.

Qualifications

3-5 years of information security experience
Some working experience with SIEM solutions management
Deep knowledge and understanding of the various ways attacks are carried out against a system or network and how to effectively detect them.
Possess advanced analytical skills and strong ability to maintain calmness and being diplomatic under highly stressful situations.
Strong multitasking skills to be able to effectively manage multiple activities, including cross-team dependent activities simultaneously.
Strong ability to work effectively in collaboration with other members of a team or/and other professionals with minimal supervision.
Strong ability to quickly learn new processes and technologies, and to adapt to changes in sequences and timelines.
Strong communication skills, including written and verbal, and ability to work off hours when needed.

Certification: CEH, CISSP, and GIAC.

SALARY AND BENEFITS
The leadership of our Company believes in attracting and retaining exceptional talent committed to serving our clients. We offer a generous benefits package including health insurance, paid vacation, disability, and life insurance, and more. Please visit our Careers page for additional information. Salary and benefits information will be available to applicants, when and if an offer is made.

OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION
The leadership of our Company is committed to a work culture of zealous advocacy, respect, diversity and inclusion, client-oriented defense, access to justice and excellent representation. We are dedicated to building a strong professional relationship with each of our clients, to understanding their diverse circumstances, and to meeting their needs. Our ability to achieve these goals depends on the efforts of all of us.

HOW TO APPLY
All applications must be completed online. We do not accept paper submissions. Please visit our Careers Page to review all current job postings, and instructions on the application process.

As an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer, Cycurion, Inc. and our Subsidiaries prohibit discriminatory employment actions against and treatment of its employees and applicants for employment based on actual or perceived race or color, size (including bone structure, body size, height, shape, and weight), religion or creed, alienage or citizenship status, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity (one’s internal deeply-held sense of one’s gender which may be the same or different from one’s sex assigned at birth; one’s gender identity may be male, female, neither or both, e.g., non-binary), gender expression (the representation of gender as expressed through, for example, one’s name, choice of pronouns, clothing, haircut, behavior, voice, or body characteristics; gender expression may not be distinctively male or female and may not conform to traditional gender-based stereotypes assigned to specific gender identities), disability, marital status, relationship and family structure (including domestic partnerships, polyamorous families and individuals, chosen family, platonic co-parents, and multigenerational families), genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, arrest or pre-employment conviction record, credit history, unemployment status, caregiver status, salary history, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Source : Axxum Technologies