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IR Specialist

Nightwing
Arlington, USA
Full-time
Mid · 3–5 years experience
Onsite
Discovered 2 weeks ago
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Responsibilities:

  • · Perform initial triage and assessment of incoming cyber threat tickets, incident reports, and IOC submissions
  • · Analyze technical data including IP addresses, domain names, file hashes, network traffic patterns, and malware artifacts
  • · Determine threat severity, credibility, and potential impact to critical infrastructure sectors
  • · Enrich IOCs using threat intelligence platforms, open-source intelligence (OSINT), and government-exclusive resources
  • · Prepare concise triage reports with actionable recommendations for escalation or further analysis
  • · Route tickets to appropriate JCDC teams, CISA divisions, or interagency partners based on assessment findings
  • · Coordinate with sector-specific analysts and interagency liaisons to gather additional context
  • · Maintain accurate documentation in ticketing systems and knowledge management platforms
  • · Participate in shift handoffs and contribute to daily operational briefings
  • · Support development of triage playbooks and standard operating procedures
  • · Monitor emerging threat campaigns and trending adversary activity
  • · Provide feedback to submitters and partner organizations on ticket status and outcomes

Required Skills:

  • U.S. Citizenship
  • Must have an active Top Secret with SCI Eligibility
  • Must be able to obtain DHS Suitability
  • · 3-5 years of progressive experience in threat intelligence, SOC operations, or cyber incident response
  • · Perform initial triage and assessment of incoming cyber threat tickets, incident reports, and IOC submissions
  • · Analyze technical data including IP addresses, domain names, file hashes, network traffic patterns, and malware artifacts
  • · Determine threat severity, credibility, and potential impact to critical infrastructure sectors
  • · Enrich IOCs using threat intelligence platforms, open-source intelligence (OSINT), and government-exclusive resources
  • · Prepare concise triage reports with actionable recommendations for escalation or further analysis
  • · Route tickets to appropriate JCDC teams, CISA divisions, or interagency partners based on assessment findings
  • · Coordinate with sector-specific analysts and interagency liaisons to gather additional context
  • · Maintain accurate documentation in ticketing systems and knowledge management platforms
  • · Participate in shift handoffs and contribute to daily operational briefings
  • · Support development of triage playbooks and standard operating procedures
  • · Monitor emerging threat campaigns and trending adversary activity
  • · Provide feedback to submitters and partner organizations on ticket status and outcomes
  • · Must be able to work collaboratively across physical locations
  • Desired Skills:
  • · Prior experience in federal government cybersecurity roles (CISA, FBI, NSA, DoD)
  • Understanding the CISA NCISS National Cyber Incident Scoring System to be able to prioritize triaging of incident
  • Knowledge of general attack stages (e.g., foot printing and scanning, enumeration, gaining access, escalation of privileges, maintaining access, network exploitation, covering tracks, etc.)
  • Demonstrated experience with recognizing and categorizing types of vulnerabilities and associated attacks- Knowledge of Computer Network Defense policies, procedures, and regulations
  • Knowledge of different operational threat environments (e.g., first generation [script kiddies], second generation [non nation-state sponsored], and third generation [nation-state sponsored])
  • Knowledge of system and application security threats and vulnerabilities (e.g., buffer overflow, mobile code, cross-site scripting, PL/SQL and injections, race conditions, covert channel, replay, return- oriented attacks, and malicious code)
  • · Experience with SIEM platforms, threat intelligence platforms (TIP), and ticketing systems
  • · Knowledge of critical infrastructure sectors and associated cyber risks
  • · Familiarity with DHS/CISA products and services
  • Desired Certifications:
  • Security+, CySA+, GCIH, GCIA, or similar certifications
  • Syndeo: ESS-3648 through ESS-3656
  • Salary & Benefits
  • The salary associated with this position ($77,000–$163,000) is commensurate with the selected candidate’s qualifications, years of relevant experience, and demonstrated level of expertise. Compensation will be determined based on these factors to ensure alignment with skills, responsibilities, and market standards.
  • Nightwing offers medical, vision and dental insurance coverage in addition to a 401k plan, PTO, Holidays, and additional insurances.
  • Nightwing is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

Qualifications

  • U.S. Citizenship
  • Must have an active Top Secret with SCI Eligibility
  • Must be able to obtain DHS Suitability
  • · 3-5 years of progressive experience in threat intelligence, SOC operations, or cyber incident response
  • · Perform initial triage and assessment of incoming cyber threat tickets, incident reports, and IOC submissions
  • · Analyze technical data including IP addresses, domain names, file hashes, network traffic patterns, and malware artifacts
  • · Determine threat severity, credibility, and potential impact to critical infrastructure sectors
  • · Enrich IOCs using threat intelligence platforms, open-source intelligence (OSINT), and government-exclusive resources
  • · Prepare concise triage reports with actionable recommendations for escalation or further analysis
  • · Route tickets to appropriate JCDC teams, CISA divisions, or interagency partners based on assessment findings
  • · Coordinate with sector-specific analysts and interagency liaisons to gather additional context
  • · Maintain accurate documentation in ticketing systems and knowledge management platforms
  • · Participate in shift handoffs and contribute to daily operational briefings
  • · Support development of triage playbooks and standard operating procedures
  • · Monitor emerging threat campaigns and trending adversary activity
  • · Provide feedback to submitters and partner organizations on ticket status and outcomes
  • · Must be able to work collaboratively across physical locations
  • · Prior experience in federal government cybersecurity roles (CISA, FBI, NSA, DoD)
  • Understanding the CISA NCISS National Cyber Incident Scoring System to be able to prioritize triaging of incident
  • Knowledge of general attack stages (e.g., foot printing and scanning, enumeration, gaining access, escalation of privileges, maintaining access, network exploitation, covering tracks, etc.)
  • Demonstrated experience with recognizing and categorizing types of vulnerabilities and associated attacks- Knowledge of Computer Network Defense policies, procedures, and regulations
  • Knowledge of different operational threat environments (e.g., first generation [script kiddies], second generation [non nation-state sponsored], and third generation [nation-state sponsored])
  • Knowledge of system and application security threats and vulnerabilities (e.g., buffer overflow, mobile code, cross-site scripting, PL/SQL and injections, race conditions, covert channel, replay, return- oriented attacks, and malicious code)
  • · Experience with SIEM platforms, threat intelligence platforms (TIP), and ticketing systems
  • · Knowledge of critical infrastructure sectors and associated cyber risks
  • · Familiarity with DHS/CISA products and services
  • Security+, CySA+, GCIH, GCIA, or similar certifications
  • Syndeo: ESS-3648 through ESS-3656
  • Salary & Benefits
  • The salary associated with this position ($77,000–$163,000) is commensurate with the selected candidate’s qualifications, years of relevant experience, and demonstrated level of expertise. Compensation will be determined based on these factors to ensure alignment with skills, responsibilities, and market standards.
  • Nightwing offers medical, vision and dental insurance coverage in addition to a 401k plan, PTO, Holidays, and additional insurances.
  • Nightwing is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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