Cyber Incident Handler - Associate

Job Title

Cyber Incident Handler - Associate

Fort Huachuca, AZ

Secret, Must Have Clearance to Start

One of the following certifications prior to start date: GMON, GRID, CEH, Cloud+, CySA+, GSEC, Pen Test+, Security+, SSCP

• Evaluate security alerts and analyze network events to determine their impact on current operations.
• Utilize specialized technical knowledge to conduct initial event triage, formulate response strategies, and help mitigate threats to the Department of War information network.
• Collaborate with senior team members to investigate and resolve security events, synthesize alert data into actionable reports, and contribute to continuous improvement of security operations and documentation.

Bachelor's in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, Software Engineering OR one of the following certifications prior to start date: GMON, GRID, CEH, Cloud+, CySA+, GSEC, Pen Test+, Security+, SSCP

0 years of experience with BS/BA, 2 years with AA/AS, 4 years with no degree

• Active DoD Secret Clearance.
• Experience in IDS/SIEM monitoring, event triage, multi‑source data analysis, incident response coordination, TTP and exploit knowledge, and end‑to‑end incident documentation from detection through resolution.
• Foundational understanding of cybersecurity controls and adherence to security policies.
• Coordinate across the enterprise to ensure network security devices are monitored and generating alerts.
• Identify security risks and exposures, determine causes of violations, and suggest procedures to halt future incidents and improve security.

• Familiarity with MISP for threat intelligence sharing, IOC management, and integration with incident response workflows.
• Experience with Service Now Security Operations (Sec Ops) module for incident tracking and SLA management.
• Proficiency with Elastic Stack or Splunk for SIEM‑based alert triage, event correlation, and incident timeline reconstruction.
• Working knowledge of NIST SP 800‑61 and DoD/Army incident response policy frameworks.
• Experience developing and exercising incident response playbooks for common cyber‑attack scenarios in a DoD environment.
• Familiarity with digital forensics tools and techniques for evidence collection, chain of custody, and artifact analysis.
• Experience operating in a 24/7 CSSP or SOC environment supporting classified Army or DoW networks.

• 100% on‑site.
• Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods of time.
• Fine motor skills required to operate keyboards, phones, and controls.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities