Cyber Defense Incident Responder 03653 NWS

Location: Oak Ridge, Tennessee
Title: Cyber Defense Incident Responder
Schedule (FT/PT): Regular Full Time
Travel Required: Yes (0-25%)
Clearance: Ability to Obtain

North Wind Services is a high performing, low risk firm with the experience and qualifications to successfully manage and execute a wide range of technical services, including environmental investigation and restoration, construction, demolition, radioactive and hazardous waste management, public communication and involvement, information management, health and safety/industrial hygiene and emergency response/HAZMAT services.

POSITION PURPOSE:
As a Cyber Defense Incident Responder, you will coordinate and provide technical support across enterprise-wide cyber defense operations to resolve cyber incidents. Your role will involve determining the scope and urgency of incidents, coordinating incident response functions, and recommending effective strategies. You will perform log analysis to identify potential threats to network security, conduct cyber defense triage, and analyze network alerts for possible threats, making recommendations for remediation.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinate and manage incident response functions
• Perform log analysis and cyber defense triage
• Analyze network alerts and recommend remediation strategies
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to mitigate threats
• Stay updated on the latest cyber threats and incident response strategies

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree in a technical field and 5 years of related experience or Associates degree in a technical field and 10 years of related experience.

Skills and Abilities:

• Strong analytical skills for incident response and threat analysis
• Experience with data utilization to identify vulnerabilities and recommend remediation
• Proficiency with incident response tools such as SolarWinds, Splunk, IBM, etc.
• Effective communication skills for coordinating response efforts

Special Requirements:

• Must have Active DOE Q or DOD TS
• Must be able to travel to Oak Ridge, TN once per quarter

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Cyber Security, Information Technology, or a related field

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is required to sit for part of the day. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, and drive.
• The employee may frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Manual dexterity abilities required performing calculations using computer or calculator.
• Must be capable of wearing standard personal protective equipment (hard hat, gloves, coveralls, safety glasses, hearing protection, and safety shoes) as needed.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

• Indoor tasks to be expected.
• Elevated noise levels possible.

North Wind offers a competitive pay and benefits package to include health, life, and disability insurance benefits, 401(k) with company match, generous paid leave and tuition reimbursement for eligible employees. As a company, we are committed to employee wellness, professional development, and work-life balance. We value safety, reliability, and commitment to our people! For more information about our benefits or hiring philosophy, visit the North Wind Career Opportunities Page.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The nature of those accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact our Helpline 1.208.528.8718 or use the Request for Reasonable Accommodation form to get assistance.

North Wind is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, religion, or other legally protected status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Proof of citizenship will be required as a condition of employment.

Candidates may be required to obtain and hold a Secret or Higher US Government Clearance.