The Security Incident Analyst is responsible for the mitigation of security incidents on information systems. The Security Incident Analyst investigates incidents involving information technology assets and personnel to the Computer Network Defense Center (DCNDC) and Information Systems Security Managers (ISSM) for situational
awareness and tracking purposes. The Security Incident Analyst then manages, coordinates, and reports mitigation actions in order to sanitize agency assets prior to resolving cases.

Job Description

• Manage network computer and system security incidents relating to data spills, misclassifications, unauthorized software downloads, system misconfigurations, cross-domain violations, etc.
• Perform incident investigation and analysis to research and gather information for mitigation coordination.
• Utilize cyber and case management tools.
• Prepare case evidence and incident reports.
• Provide training and guidance to less-experienced technical staff members, and customer education to network users.
• Work on special projects as assigned.

Desired Skills 

• Splunk
• Proofpoint
• Fidelis
• Solera
• Windows
• Linux Operating Systems

Characteristics

• Investigates, analyzes, and responds to cyber incidents within a network environment or enclave. 
• Uses data collected from a variety of cyber defense tools (e.g., IDS alerts, firewalls, network traffic logs) to analyze events that occur within their environments for the purposes of mitigating threats. 
• Interprets, analyzes, and reports all events and anomalies in accordance with computer network directives, including initiating, responding, and reporting discovered events.
• Evaluates, tests, recommends, coordinates, monitors, and maintains cybersecurity policies, procedures, and systems, including access management for hardware, firmware, and software.
• Ensures that cybersecurity plans, controls, processes, standards, policies, and procedures are aligned with cybersecurity standards.
• Identifies security risks and exposures, determines the causes of security violations and suggests procedures to halt future incidents and improve security.
• Researches and evaluates new concepts and processes to improve performance.
• Analyzes cross-functional problem sets, identifies root causes and resolves issues.
• Develops techniques and procedures for conducting cybersecurity risk assessments and compliance audits, the evaluation and testing of hardware, firmware and software for possible impact on system security, and the investigation and resolution of security incidents such as intrusion, frauds, attacks or leaks.
• May coach and provide guidance to less-experienced professionals. 
• May serve as a team or task lead.

Education and Experience 

• High School Diploma or GED 10 years of relevant experience 
• Associates Degree 8 years of relevant experience 
• Bachelors Degree 6 years of relevant experience 
• Masters Degree 4 years of relevant experience 
• PhD 2 years of relevant experience
• Note: Relevant professional certifications will be considered equivalent to six (6) months of relevant experience