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The Security Incident Response Engineer develops and maintains standard operating procedures (SOPs) and condition the environment according to the security and compliance requirements of HHS and the eligibility system. This person will collaborate with the compliance team to develop security control implementation descriptions to meet compliance requirements. Additionally, monitors, investigates, and responds to threats and cybersecurity incidents in HHS infrastructure. The engineer should be comfortable working independently with guidance from a project manager and amongst a team.
The Sr. Security Incident Response Engineer will:
• Review existing security documentation and processes to provide areas of improvement.
• Provide investigation and remediation support to mitigate security threats and incidents.
• Work with various teams to ensure best practices regarding information security
Responsibilities:
• Detect and respond to agency wide security incidents, coordinating cross-functional teams to mitigate and eradicate threats.
• Monitor and analyze emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and exploits.
• Aid in developing and implementing scalable preventative security measures (detection, monitoring, exploitation)
• Develop, execute, and track the performance of security measures to protect information and network infrastructure and Computer systems.
• Design computer security strategy and engineer comprehensive cybersecurity architecture.
• Identify, define, and document system security requirements and recommend solutions
Desired Background:
• Possess a breadth of knowledge and experience across the information security domain, such as endpoint security, identity management, cloud security, detection engineering, vulnerability management, incident response, and threat intelligence.
• Hands-on experience investigating security events and incidents across complex and heterogeneous environments, preferably including Microsoft Defender.
Certifications:
• Security + Required*
• CeH
• CISA
• CISM
Needed Soft Skills:
• Time management skills with the ability to operate under short deadlines
• Self-starter with minimal management supervision
• Ability to work under pressure and manage fluctuating workloads
• Work in a team setting
• Ability to gain consensus
• Maintain confidentiality
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Responsibilities and required skills:
automation, and response (SOAR) systems Strong knowledge of security technologies such as full packet capture, SIEM, NGFW, IDPS 6Demonstrated proficiency in MS Office suite 8Experience writing in explanatory and procedural styles for multiple audiences 8Demonstrated proficiency reading and interpreting complex federal and state laws, rules, regulations, and requirements including, (but not limited to) 5HIPAA, IRS Publication 1075, CMS MARS-E 2.0, FedRAMP, NIST 800-53 Experience effectively communicating technical and nontechnical concepts to a variety of audiences 2Excellent written and verbal communication skills 5Experience working in an environment that is compliant with complex federal and state laws, rules, regulations, and requirements such as, HIPAA, 5IRS Publication 1075, FedRAMP, NIST 800-53 Ability to follow and comply with existing processes and procedures, and propose updates 2Ability to work with minimal supervision, set priorities, and give attention to detail and quality 5Demonstrated strong organizational and time-management skills: multitasking, working individually and with a team 5Experience to analyze Vulnerability reports (Web apps, Network scans, Policy scan, SOC alerts)& recommend a solution for the mitigation or remediation 5