NOSC Shift Lead

Sev1Tech is seeking a Network Operations Security Center (NOSC) Shift Lead, assisting in the monitoring, detection, analysis, mitigation, and response to threats and adversarial activity. The DHS NOSC Lead has primary responsibility for monitoring and responding to security events and incidents detected at the Trusted Internet Connection (TIC) and Policy Enforcement Point (PEP) and is responsible for directing and coordinating detection and response activities performed by each Component SOC. 

 
The Monitoring and Analysis team provides 24x7 support across 4 different shifts. We have front half shifts (day and night) and back half shifts (day and night). The front half shift will work 12-hour shifts from Sunday – Tuesday and alternating Wednesdays. The back half shift will work 12-hour shifts from Thursday – Saturday and alternating Wednesdays. Candidates must have the ability to work non-core hours, if necessary. 

Duties include network security monitoring and detection, pro-actively searching for threats, inspecting traffic for anomalies and new malware patterns, investigating and analyzing logs, providing analysis and response to alerts, and documenting activity in NOSC investigations and Security Event Notifications (SENs). 

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Supervise and manage a small team of Cyber Network Defense Analysts (CNDAs) within the NOSC in support of the government customer 
• Manage and conduct hands-on technical detection, analysis, containment, eradication, and remediation as a member of the Incident Response team 
• Guide and mentor peers and subordinates to provide cross training 
• Ensure accountability and punctuality of security analysts assigned to your shift 
• Capture cybersecurity metrics that support executive-level briefings (daily, weekly, monthly) 
• Articulate daily challenges to the Government Watch Officer (GWO) 
• Analyze web and host logs for indications of compromise 
• Re-mediate and coordinate the remediation of infected or compromised devices 
• Ensure shift continuity during call-outs and emergencies 
• Compile incident reports, executive summaries, and analysis reports of intrusions and/or security events 
• Document and update processes, workflows, and technical guides 
• Perform simple firewall rule changes (after training) 

A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or related field and a minimum of eight (8) years total professional experience in at least two (2) of the areas listed below: 

• Vulnerability Assessment 
• Intrusion Prevention and Detection 
• Access Control and Authorization 
• Policy Enforcement 
• Application Security 
• Protocol Analysis 
• Firewall Management 
• Incident Response 
• Encryption 
• Web-Filtering 
• Advanced Threat Protection 
• Military experience and training may be considered in lieu of degree 
• Active advanced cybersecurity certification(s)
• Experience conducting detailed technical analysis of Cybersecurity Events and Incidents

Candidates should also demonstrate the following: 

• Extensive knowledge of a SOC’s/NOSC’s purpose and role within an organization 
• Detailed understanding of common network ports and protocols (e.g. TCP/UDP, HTTP, ICMP, DNS, SMTP, etc) 
• Expertise with network topologies and network security device functions (e.g. Firewall, IDS/IPS, Proxy, DNS, etc). 
• Expertise with packet analysis tools such as Wireshark 
• Able to perform critical thinking and analysis to investigate cyber security alerts 
• Extensive knowledge of common malware and attack vectors 
• Extensive experience with Windows operating systems and standard OS logging 
• Extensive experience with Antivirus, DLP, and host-based firewalls 

Must have at least one of the following certifications: 

• Comptia: Security+, Network+, CASP 
• SANS GIAC: GCIA, GCIH, GCFA, GPEN, GWAPT, GCFE, GREM, GXPN, GMON, GISF, or GCIH 
• EC Council: CEH, CHFI, LPT, ECSA 
• ISC2: CCFP, CCSP, CISSP CERT CSIH
• Offensive Security: OSCP, OSCE, OSWP and OSEE 

Clearance Requirement: Public Trust clearance or higher; Public Trust clearance with Dept of Homeland Security (DHS) or Customs & Border Protection (CBP) preferred

• Malware reverse-engineering experience 
• Two (2 plus) years of experience as an operations/technical lead on similar projects 
• Experience supporting 24x7 missions 
• Experience in network and cybersecurity design, engineering and operations 
• Experience with Service Desk support and operations 
• Experience with NIST SP 800 series or ISO 27000 series documents for information security management and risk assessment 
• Understanding of DevOps/Agile concepts and processes 
• Extensive KSAs in SOC methodologies and processes 
• Experience with scripting languages (e.g., Python, Powershell, Javascript, VBS etc.) 

Founded in 2010, Sev1Tech provides IT, engineering, and program management solutions delivery. Sev1Tech focuses on providing program and IT support services to critical missions across Federal and Commercial Clients. Our Mission is to Build better companies. Enable better government. Protect our nation. Build better humans across the country.

Join the Sev1Tech family where you can achieve great accomplishments while fostering a satisfying and rewarding career progression. Please apply directly through the website at: https://www.sev1tech.com/careers/current-openings/#/ #joinSev1tech

For any additional questions or to submit any referrals, please contact: eileen.mckenzie@sev1tech.com

Sev1Tech is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.