Cyber Engineer - Senior II - Kaygen Inc.

KAYGEN is an emerging leader in providing top talent for technology based staffing services. We specialize in providing high-volume contingent staffing, direct hire staffing and project based solutions to companies worldwide ranging from startups to Fortune 500 and Managed Service Providers (MSP) across a wide variety of industries.

Job Title:Cyber Engineer - Senior II
Location: Pensacola FL or Arlington VA
Duration: 8 month with possible extension

Job Description:
Client is looking for an experienced and technically proficient Cybersecurity Incident Responder who can support our customer in the detection, response, mitigation, investigation, and reporting of cyber threats affecting the client networks. This large mission critical development and sustainment program designs, builds, delivers, and operates a network operations environment introducing new cyber capabilities to address emerging threats.
TS/SCI required
This position requires shift work including nights/weekends onsite.

Responsibilities include:
- Responsible for leading cyber incident response actions in a 24 x 7 shift environment and reporting incidents to stakeholders and leadership through the CIRT ticketing system and other communication channels.
- Providing expert level technical direction to the shift team performing detection, response, mitigation, and reporting of cyber threats affecting customer on-prem systems, networks and cloud environments
- Producing reports and briefs to provide an accurate depiction of the current threat landscape and associated risk based on customer, community, and open-source reporting
- Analyzing and reporting cyber threats as well as assist in deterring, identifying, monitoring, investigating, and analyzing computer network intrusions
- Developing and implementing training standards and procedures, to include Work Instructions, Joint Qualification Requirements, and Standard Operating Procedures
- Oversee the training of newly assigned analysts

Required Skills:
- Must be a US Citizen
- Must have an active Top Secret clearance with an ability to obtain TS/SCI clearance
- Must be able to obtain Client Suitability
- Exceptional oral and written communication
- 6+ years of directly relevant experience
- 5+ years leading incident response teams in a SOC or CSOC/CIRT environments
- Must pass internal qualification requirements within specified time constraints
- Hands-on experience in a SOC/CIRT performing the detection, response, mitigation, and reporting of cyber threats affecting client networks and one or more of the following:
- Experience in computer intrusion analysis and incident response
- Knowledge and understanding of network protocols, network devices, multiple operating systems, and secure architectures
- Strong experience with Cyber Security Incident Response training and mentoring
- Current experience with network intrusion detection and response operations (Protect, Defend, Respond and Sustain methodology)
- Current experience with cyber threats and the associated tactics, techniques, and procedures used to infiltrate computer networks

Desired Skills:
- Experience with cloud-based cyber detection and incident response
- Experience in computer evidence seizure, intrusion detection, computer/network forensic analysis, or data recovery
- Prior experience with SIEM Technologies (Splunk)
- Scripting experience (Linux/Windows command line, Python, Perl, etc.)
- Prior experience with data visualization products.

Required Education:
Bachelor s degree in Information Security, Cyber Engineering or a related discipline is required.
[Eight (8) years of experience (for a total of fourteen (14) or more years) may be substituted for a degree.]

Required Certifications (at least 2):
DoDI 8570.01-M IAT Level II Technical Certification (Security+ CE, CCNA + Security, SSCP, CISSP) or equivalent AND an Incident Response Certification (CEH, ECIH, CYSA+, GCIH, GCIA, GNFA, or comparable certification)



At KAYGEN, we are always looking for dynamic, talented and experienced individuals. We invite you to join our team of talented IT professionals, consulting at client locations across the globe. Our culture is team-orientated; we strive to stand by our core values of respect, honesty and integrity. Our team of experienced staffing experts will work with you to find you the best opportunity. For more information please visit us at www.kaygen.com.

Benefits:

• Free Healthcare Insurance
• Vision and Dental Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Free Life Insurance
• Sick Time Off

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