Incident Response Expert III (Cyber Eviction Analysts)Location: Washington DC Metro Area (On-Site)Citizenship: US onlyClearance: Active TS/SCI (DHS EOD Suitability required)Company: Argo Cyber Systems, LLC – Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)About Argo Cyber SystemsArgo Cyber Systems provides mission-critical cybersecurity support to U.S. Government agencies and critical infrastructure owners nationwide. Our teams deliver rapid incident response, advanced forensics, and coordinated recovery operations to protect vital systems from evolving cyber threats. We combine technical precision with operational agility—helping federal partners identify, contain, and recover from complex cyber incidents with speed and confidence.Position OverviewThe DHS's Hunt and Incident Response Team (HIRT) secures the nation's infrastructure. HIRT provides DHS's front-line response for cyber incidents and proactive hunting for malicious cyber activity. Argo Cyber Systems provides support for on and offsite incident response to Government agencies and critical infrastructure owners who experience cyber-attacks. Argo Cyber provides HIRT advanced technical assistance, proactive hunting, rapid onsite incident response, and immediate investigation, using host and network-based cybersecurity analysis capabilities. Personnel perform investigations to characterize the level of severity of breaches and develop mitigation/remediation plans. Argo Cyber is seeking Cyber Eviction Analysts to support this critical customer mission.ResponsibilitiesServes as hunt and incident response subject matter expert (SME), applying in-depth knowledge on threat actor (TA) tools, techniques, and procedures (TTPs)Distills analytic findings into executive summaries and in-depth technical reportsProvide expert support, analysis, and research with only broad direction into exceptionally complex problems and processes relating to the subject matter as it relates to hunt and incident response activitiesServes as technical expert on high-level incident response teams providing technical direction, interpretation, and alternativesExercises considerable latitude in determining technical objectives of an assignment or task at handIndependently develops technical solutions to complex problems that require the regular use of ingenuity and creativityAnalyzes incident data and victim environments to recommend targeted mitigationsAdvise technical personnel on countermeasure implementation and customizationSupports internal stakeholders on containment and eradication missionsDocuments analysis in a standardized knowledgebase for sharing and publicationAssists in maintaining branch process and procedure documentationGuides the completion of hunt and incident response activitiesRequired SkillsU.S. CitizenshipMust have an active TS/SCI clearanceMust be able to obtain DHS Suitability8+ years of directly relevant experience in the area of expertiseMust be able to travel domestically on short noticeStrong understanding of network architecture/securityExperience performing cyber incident responseAbility to think independentlyDemonstrates superior written and oral communication skillsMust be able to work collaboratively across physical locationsSkilled in identifying different classes of attacks and attack stagesUnderstanding of system and application security threats and vulnerabilitiesUnderstanding of proactive analysis of systems and networks, to include creating trust levels of critical resourcesProficiency with common operating systems (e.g., Linux/Unix, Windows)Desired SkillsExperience leading and mentoring technical teamsKnowledge of Computer Network Defense policies, procedures and regulationsKnowledge 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)Network and System administration experienceStrong understanding of adversarial tactics/techniques/procedures (TTPs)Experience with Identity and Access Management (IAM) toolsAbility to review and analyze Enterprise Architecture (EA) from a security perspectiveUnderstanding of cyber defense-in-depth principlesHands‑on skill in host/network intrusion detectionAbility to perform event correlationExperience with malicious activity analysisAbility to collaborate with stakeholders at multiple levels within an organizationRequired EducationBS Computer Science, Cyber Security, Computer Engineering, or related degree; or HS Diploma & 10+ years of technical experience in the area of expertise.Desired CertificationsDoD 8140.01 IAT Level II, IASAE II, CSSP AnalystDoD 8140.01 GCIA, GCIH, CSSP Analyst/CSSP Incident ResponderDoD 8140.01 CEH, CSSP AnalystSANS GIAC GNFA preferredSANS GRID, GICSP, or GCIP a plusWhy Join ArgoAs part of Argo Cyber Systems, you will serve at the forefront of national cyber defense—protecting civilian agencies and high-value assets from persistent and emerging threats. You'll join a veteran-founded, mission-driven team dedicated to operational excellence, collaboration, and innovation in the cyber domain.Background & Drug Screening DisclaimerArgo Cyber Systems, LLC is committed to maintaining a safe, secure, and trusted workplace for all employees and our federal clients. Employment with Argo Cyber Systems is contingent upon successful completion of all required background investigations and pre‑employment screenings, which may include, but are not limited to:Criminal background checks (federal, state, and local)Employment and education verificationReference checksDrug screening (in compliance with federal and state law)Security clearance verification (as applicable for classified positions)Candidates selected for employment in positions requiring access to sensitive or classified information may also be subject to additional U.S. Government background investigations and security adjudication processes, including DHS Entry on Duty (EOD) suitability or equivalent federal clearance requirements.Argo Cyber Systems reserves the right to disqualify or rescind an offer of employment based on the results of any background or screening process that, in the company's judgment, may impact an individual's ability to perform essential job functions or meet contractual obligations.All background investigations and screenings are conducted in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). Candidates will be notified of their rights and provided an opportunity to review and dispute any adverse findings before final employment determinations are made.Salary: $100,000 - $125,000 per year#J-18808-Ljbffr
Incident Response Expert III (Cyber Eviction Analysts)Location: Washington DC Metro Area (On-Site)Citizenship: US onlyClearance: Active TS/SCI (DHS EOD Suitability required)Company: Argo Cyber Systems, LLC – Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)About Argo Cyber SystemsArgo Cyber Systems provides mission-critical cybersecurity support to U.S. Government agencies and critical infrastructure owners nationwide. Our teams deliver rapid incident response, advanced forensics, and coordinated recovery operations to protect vital systems from evolving cyber threats. We combine technical precision with operational agility—helping federal partners identify, contain, and recover from complex cyber incidents with speed and confidence.Position OverviewThe DHS's Hunt and Incident Response Team (HIRT) secures the nation's infrastructure. HIRT provides DHS's front-line response for cyber incidents and proactive hunting for malicious cyber activity. Argo Cyber Systems provides support for on and offsite incident response to Government agencies and critical infrastructure owners who experience cyber-attacks. Argo Cyber provides HIRT advanced technical assistance, proactive hunting, rapid onsite incident response, and immediate investigation, using host and network-based cybersecurity analysis capabilities. Personnel perform investigations to characterize the level of severity of breaches and develop mitigation/remediation plans. Argo Cyber is seeking Cyber Eviction Analysts to support this critical customer mission.ResponsibilitiesServes as hunt and incident response subject matter expert (SME), applying in-depth knowledge on threat actor (TA) tools, techniques, and procedures (TTPs)Distills analytic findings into executive summaries and in-depth technical reportsProvide expert support, analysis, and research with only broad direction into exceptionally complex problems and processes relating to the subject matter as it relates to hunt and incident response activitiesServes as technical expert on high-level incident response teams providing technical direction, interpretation, and alternativesExercises considerable latitude in determining technical objectives of an assignment or task at handIndependently develops technical solutions to complex problems that require the regular use of ingenuity and creativityAnalyzes incident data and victim environments to recommend targeted mitigationsAdvise technical personnel on countermeasure implementation and customizationSupports internal stakeholders on containment and eradication missionsDocuments analysis in a standardized knowledgebase for sharing and publicationAssists in maintaining branch process and procedure documentationGuides the completion of hunt and incident response activitiesRequired SkillsU.S. CitizenshipMust have an active TS/SCI clearanceMust be able to obtain DHS Suitability8+ years of directly relevant experience in the area of expertiseMust be able to travel domestically on short noticeStrong understanding of network architecture/securityExperience performing cyber incident responseAbility to think independentlyDemonstrates superior written and oral communication skillsMust be able to work collaboratively across physical locationsSkilled in identifying different classes of attacks and attack stagesUnderstanding of system and application security threats and vulnerabilitiesUnderstanding of proactive analysis of systems and networks, to include creating trust levels of critical resourcesProficiency with common operating systems (e.g., Linux/Unix, Windows)Desired SkillsExperience leading and mentoring technical teamsKnowledge of Computer Network Defense policies, procedures and regulationsKnowledge 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)Network and System administration experienceStrong understanding of adversarial tactics/techniques/procedures (TTPs)Experience with Identity and Access Management (IAM) toolsAbility to review and analyze Enterprise Architecture (EA) from a security perspectiveUnderstanding of cyber defense-in-depth principlesHands‑on skill in host/network intrusion detectionAbility to perform event correlationExperience with malicious activity analysisAbility to collaborate with stakeholders at multiple levels within an organizationRequired EducationBS Computer Science, Cyber Security, Computer Engineering, or related degree; or HS Diploma & 10+ years of technical experience in the area of expertise.Desired CertificationsDoD 8140.01 IAT Level II, IASAE II, CSSP AnalystDoD 8140.01 GCIA, GCIH, CSSP Analyst/CSSP Incident ResponderDoD 8140.01 CEH, CSSP AnalystSANS GIAC GNFA preferredSANS GRID, GICSP, or GCIP a plusWhy Join ArgoAs part of Argo Cyber Systems, you will serve at the forefront of national cyber defense—protecting civilian agencies and high-value assets from persistent and emerging threats. You'll join a veteran-founded, mission-driven team dedicated to operational excellence, collaboration, and innovation in the cyber domain.Background & Drug Screening DisclaimerArgo Cyber Systems, LLC is committed to maintaining a safe, secure, and trusted workplace for all employees and our federal clients. Employment with Argo Cyber Systems is contingent upon successful completion of all required background investigations and pre‑employment screenings, which may include, but are not limited to:Criminal background checks (federal, state, and local)Employment and education verificationReference checksDrug screening (in compliance with federal and state law)Security clearance verification (as applicable for classified positions)Candidates selected for employment in positions requiring access to sensitive or classified information may also be subject to additional U.S. Government background investigations and security adjudication processes, including DHS Entry on Duty (EOD) suitability or equivalent federal clearance requirements.Argo Cyber Systems reserves the right to disqualify or rescind an offer of employment based on the results of any background or screening process that, in the company's judgment, may impact an individual's ability to perform essential job functions or meet contractual obligations.All background investigations and screenings are conducted in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). Candidates will be notified of their rights and provided an opportunity to review and dispute any adverse findings before final employment determinations are made.Salary: $100,000 - $125,000 per year#J-18808-Ljbffr
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