What are the responsibilities and job description for the Incident Responders position at Seneca Resources?
About Seneca Resources
Seneca Resources is client driven provider of strategic Information Technology consulting services and Workforce Solutions to government and industry. Seneca Resources is a leading IT services provider with offices in Reston and Richmond, Virginia and Birmingham, Alabama that service clients throughout the United States. The key to our success lies within our strong corporate culture which drives our business. We challenge our staff through engaging work, and we reward our staff through competitive compensation, extensive professional training, and excellent opportunities for career advancement. In turn, we look for only the best and brightest to join our team.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value the benefits of diversity in our workplace.
Position Title: Incident Responders
Location: Vicksburg, MS
Position Status: Full time/Permanent
Clearance: Top Secret
The Incident Responders will be responsible for applying technical and functional expertise to support the defensive cyber operations for large scale enterprise networks. They will operate in a 24/7/365 environment conducting network monitoring and intrusion detection analysis using defensive cyber operations (DCO) tools including Intrusion Detection/Prevention Systems (IDS/IPS), Firewalls and Host Based Security Systems among others.
Essential Functions Will Include
Physical Demands: The office environmental conditions consist of computer stations and desks with adequate and adjustable lighting. Chairs are designed to fit the various individuals and the tasks being performed. Ergonomic evaluations are completed as needed, to provide up to date modifications to all work stations.
Seneca Resources is client driven provider of strategic Information Technology consulting services and Workforce Solutions to government and industry. Seneca Resources is a leading IT services provider with offices in Reston and Richmond, Virginia and Birmingham, Alabama that service clients throughout the United States. The key to our success lies within our strong corporate culture which drives our business. We challenge our staff through engaging work, and we reward our staff through competitive compensation, extensive professional training, and excellent opportunities for career advancement. In turn, we look for only the best and brightest to join our team.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value the benefits of diversity in our workplace.
Position Title: Incident Responders
Location: Vicksburg, MS
Position Status: Full time/Permanent
Clearance: Top Secret
The Incident Responders will be responsible for applying technical and functional expertise to support the defensive cyber operations for large scale enterprise networks. They will operate in a 24/7/365 environment conducting network monitoring and intrusion detection analysis using defensive cyber operations (DCO) tools including Intrusion Detection/Prevention Systems (IDS/IPS), Firewalls and Host Based Security Systems among others.
Essential Functions Will Include
- Correlate network activity from unclassified and classified networks to identify intrusions and unauthorized use.
- Review alerts and data from sensor and create formal, technically detailed incident reports.
- Research emerging threats and vulnerabilities to aid in the identification of network events.
- Provide customers with incident response support including actions that contain activity and assist in forensic analysis as necessary.
- Collaborate with counterpart DCO organizations and Network Operations Centers (NOC) on possible threats and exchange analysis on suspicious activity.
- Will be responsible for providing direct support to the Defensive Operations Team Lead and high quality customer service to customers using excellent written and oral communication.
- Previous experience performing technical analysis involving threat data, evaluating malicious activity, documentation of unusual files and data and prior experience identifying tactics, techniques and procedures used by attackers to gain access to Windows, Mac OS and Linux platforms is required.
- Must have knowledge of intrusion detection methods that protect DoD computer networks and systems.
- A BS/BA in Computer Sciences or related field is required.
- Security and Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) certifications are required prior to starting.
- Intermediate to advanced level skills in Microsoft Office software suite - Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint.
- Ability to communicate complex, technical and programmatic information effectively with all levels of employees and outside contacts using written, oral and visual aids to report updates and briefings.
- Strong interpersonal skills and good judgment with the ability to work alone or as part of a team.
Physical Demands: The office environmental conditions consist of computer stations and desks with adequate and adjustable lighting. Chairs are designed to fit the various individuals and the tasks being performed. Ergonomic evaluations are completed as needed, to provide up to date modifications to all work stations.