Junior Cyber Defense Incident Responder

Washington, DC

Full-time

Onsite

$65K/yr - $75K/yr

Entry Level

Maximus is a well-established company celebrating its 50th year in business, recognized as a Top Workplace. They are seeking a Junior Cyber Defense Incident Responder to handle cyber incidents, support detection and incident response, and maintain knowledge of vulnerabilities and mitigation strategies.

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Responsibilities

Respond to cyber incidents, including handling SOC IR phone calls and emails from clients and customer points of contact.
Support detection and incident handling & response, of cyber threats affecting internal and external client networks.
Maintain knowledge of current vulnerabilities, response, and mitigation strategies used in the cybersecurity operation center.
Analyze and report cyber threats, assisting in deterring, identifying, monitoring, investigating, and analyzing computer network intrusions.
Follow Federal IRP, SOC SOPs, and other documentation procedures to work effectively while focusing on process improvement.
Possess knowledge of multiple technologies and system types.
Articulate the incident response lifecycle clearly.

Qualification

Required

Bachelor's degree with 1+ years of experience in cyber defense incident handling (or equivalent experience)
1+ years of SOC experience with direct experience in incident handling and response activities
Knowledge of security tools and the security stack
Hands-on experience with Splunk SIEM, including at least one year as a cybersecurity or security operations analyst
Basic understanding of network protocols and packet analysis tools
Certification: Security+ or equivalent
Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance

Preferred

Splunk Fundamentals I & II

Benefits

A generous annual allowance for education or professional certification
Free access to robust certification and training programs to help you grow your career
Strong career path with support for internal mobility
A collaborative, respectful work environment with supportive leadership
Comprehensive benefits, including medical/dental/vision, paid time off, and more
Health insurance coverage
Life and disability insurance
A retirement savings plan
Paid holidays and paid time off

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