Oxley Enterprises®, Inc.
Cybersecurity Analyst - Tier 2 (On-Site)
8 days ago
Hines
Job Description The following states/districts are excluded from this job ad: AK, CA, CO, CT, DC, HI, IL, LA, MA, MN, MO, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, ND, OR, PR, RI, VT, WA, WY Location(s): Capital Region Readiness Center (CRRC) 221 Butler Avenue, Martinsburg, West Virginia, 25405 Are you ready to defend critical systems against today's most advanced cyber threats? We are seeking a Cybersecurity Analyst - Tier 2 to monitor alerts, investigate incidents, and ensure swift, effective responses to protect data and systems. Position Description: The Cybersecurity Analyst - Tier 2 safeguards the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) digital assets and responds to, investigates, and mitigates potential cyber threats. Minimum/General Experience: 3 years of experience supporting incident response in an enterprise-level Security Operations Center (SOC) Minimum Education: Bachelors degree in computer science, cybersecurity, information technology or related field; Must have or be willing to obtain one of the following certifications: GIAC Certified Incident Handler, EC-Council's Certified Incident Handler (E|CIH), GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH), Incident Handling & Response Professional (IHRP), Certified Computer Security Incident Handler (CSIH), Certified Incident Handling Engineer (CIHE), EC-Council's Certified Ethical Hacker Essential Skills/Qualifications: • Above average understanding of cybersecurity principles and incident response methodologies, • Strong experience with security technologies (e.g., Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Intrusion Detection System/Intrusion Prevention System (IDS/IPS), Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR), network monitoring tools), • Experience with enterprise ticketing systems (e.g., ServiceNow), • Ability to work independently and in a team environment to identify errors, pinpoint root causes, and devise solutions, • Ability to learn and function in multiple capacities, • Ability to be proactive in a high-pressure environment to ensure SOC operates effectively, • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, • Assignment Location(s) - Capital Region Readiness Center (CRRC) 221 Butler Avenue, Martinsburg, West Virginia, 25405, • Sedentary Work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects., • Typing, communicating, repetitive motions., • Close visual acuity to prepare and analyze data, view computer monitors and read. May need to view presentation screens and other visual aids in a virtual setting., • Covers 10 year period and in some instances lifetime events, • OPM Security Investigations Index (SII), • DOD Defense Central Investigations Index (DCII), • National Agency Check (NAC) records, • FBI name check, • FBI fingerprint check, • Credit report check, • Written inquiries to previous employers and references listed on the application for employment, • Potential interviews with the subject, spouse, neighbors, supervisor, coworkers, • Law enforcement check, • Court records check, • Performs real-time monitoring and triage of security alerts in Cybersecurity toolsets including SIEM and EDR, • Makes accurate determination of what alerts are false positives or require further investigation and prioritization, • Leads and actively participates in the investigation, analysis, and resolution of cybersecurity incidents, • Analyzes attack patterns, determines the root cause, and recommends appropriate remediation measures to prevent future occurrences, • Ensures accurate and detailed documentation of incident response activities, including analysis, actions taken, and lessons learned, • Collaborates with knowledge management teams to maintain up-to-date incident response playbooks, • Collaborates effectively with cross-functional teams, including forensics, threat intelligence, IT, and network administrators, • Communicates clear technical information and incident-related updates to management and stakeholders, • Identifies and actions opportunities for tuning alerts to make the incident response team more efficient, • Monitors the performance of security analytics and automation processes regularly, identifying areas for improvement and taking proactive measures to enhance their efficacy, • Leverages Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR) platforms to streamline and automate incident response processes, including enrichment, containment, and remediation actions, • Supports the mentoring and training of more junior incident response staff, • Stays informed about the latest cybersecurity threats, trends, and best practices Oxley Enterprises, Inc. offers a full array of benefits including: • Medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage for you and your family., • Life Insurance, short-term disability and long-term disability paid for by the Company., • Supplemental coverages including Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital., • Additional Life insurance coverage for you and your dependents. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position at Oxley Enterprises, Inc., please send an email to our Human Resources Department at: with the following information: Subject Line: Accommodation Request Provide a description of your accommodation request Include your contact information: Full name, Email address, Best number to reach you (optional) We participate in the E-Verify program.