Key Facts

Remote From:

North Carolina (USA)

Category: Incident Response Analyst

Full time

Senior (5-10 years)

English

Hard Skills

Incident Response Incident Management Splunk

Other Skills

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Communication
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Teamwork

Roles & Responsibilities

8+ years of experience in computer forensics or vulnerability analysis
8+ years of experience in information security, especially in an incident response role
1 year experience as a certified investigator
Must possess a minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree, PhD or JD in a technical specialty such as cyber security, computer science, management information systems or related IT field (Master's Degree Preferred)

Requirements:

Respond to crisis or urgent situations within the pertinent domain to mitigate immediate and potential threats.
Ensure shift members follow the appropriate incident escalation and reporting procedures.
Provide technical support in response to computer security incidents.
Document technical details of current or potential intruder threats consistent with NIST 800-61: Computer Security Incident Handling Guide.

PlanIT Group, LLC

About PlanIT Group, LLC

PlanIT Group is an IT and engineering professional services company which provides top-tier talent to various commercial and government customers. We also provide systems and IT infrastructure integration which allows us to bring the talent and manage the implementation. At PlanIT Group, we pride ourselves on being extremely agile, innovative, and forward thinking. At PlanIT Group, we specialize in sourcing and matching skilled professionals to meet the dynamic demands of the digital landscape. With a focus on precision and expertise, we connect companies with the right individuals, driving innovation, and success in the ever-evolving world of technology. Our customers engage us to create solutions to complex mission challenges, and PlanIT delivers. Innovation. Integration. Integrity.

Founded: 2018

Company size: 51 - 200

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Job description

PlanIT Group is seeking an Incident Response Coordinator IV for our Federal customer in the Washington, DC area. The ideal candidate will respond to crisis or urgent situations within the pertinent domain to mitigate immediate and potential threats. Uses mitigation, preparedness, and response and recovery approaches, as needed, to maximize survival of life, preservation of property, and information security. Must demonstrate a solid understanding of cyber security analysis, incident response, incident handling, and a proven an incident response team. Experience with Splunk, Sentinel One, Armis, SNA preferred.

Job Title: Incident Response Coordinator IV
Location: Remote in Raleigh, NC area
Start Date: 03/31/25
Duration: One year plus annual extensions

Incident Response Coordinator IV
Responds to crisis or urgent situations within the pertinent domain to mitigate immediate and potential threats. Uses mitigation, preparedness, and response and recovery approaches, as needed, to maximize survival of life, preservation of property, and information security.

Must demonstrate a solid understanding of cyber security analysis, incident response, incident handling, and a proven an incident response team. Experience with Splunk, Sentinel One, Armis, SNA preferred.

Duties:
Support the development of staff schedules and staffing forecasts for approval.
• Ensure shift members follow the appropriate incident escalation and reporting procedures.
• Provides support promptly and efficiently through front-line telephone and email communications.
• Ingest, triage, prioritize, assign, track, document, and manage incidents and results
• Provide technical support in response to computer security incidents
• Correlate, map, and fuse any and all incident information for the development and distribution of cyber alerts and notices, or other products as Required
• Document technical details of current or potential intruder threats consistent with NIST 800-61: Computer Security Incident Handling Guide. Must be flexible and able to work within a 24X7X365 support environment.
• Manage information, requests, that may be considered out of the scope of the incident management service and route appropriately
• Coordinate, communicate, share information, and work closely with US Government components
• Assist with developing and maintaining Standard Operating Procedures

Experience Level:
8+ years of experience in computer forensics or vulnerability analysis
8+ years of experience in information security, especially in an incident response role
1 year experience as a certified investigator

Education:
Must possess a minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree, PhD or JD in a technical specialty such as cyber security, computer science, management information systems or related IT field (Master's Degree Preferred)

Certifications: (One or more required)
Certified Investigator
CISSP
GCIH
GPEN

Additional Provisions:
• Must be able to obtain a Position of Public Trust Clearance
• Pass both a client mandated clearance process to include drug screening, criminal history check and credit check.
• All candidates must be a US Citizen or US Permanent Resident only.
• Candidate must have lived in the United States for the past 5 years.
• Cannot have more than 6 months travel outside the United States within the last five years. Military Service excluded. (Exception does not include military family members.)

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