It Security Va Specialist, Level 3

IT Security VA Specialist, Level 3

We are Systematix and we are currently seeking a IT Security VA Specialist, Level 3 for an opportunity with a public sector client. The ideal candidate must already possess a security clearance at the Secret level (Level II) or higher.

The contractor is responsible for safeguarding digital environments through the monitoring, detection, analysis, and alerting of cyber security events and incidents. The contractor will use advanced tools and strategies to identify and respond to potential threats. The contractor will help keep the organization protected, secure, and resilient against evolving cyber risks.

• Operations:
  Prepare and maintain security operations documentation, reports, and operational records.
• Supporting:
  Support the creation, tuning, and refinement of security alerts and detection rules. Collaborate with security teams and stakeholders to improve security monitoring, detection, and response practices.
• Continuous Monitoring:
  Monitor security consoles (SIEM, EDR, IDS/IPS) to identify potential security incidents and anomalous activity in real-time.
• Incident Triage:
  Conduct initial assessment and triage of security alerts to determine authenticity, severity, and potential impact.
• Vulnerability Tracking:
  Assist in the identification of system vulnerabilities and track remediation efforts in accordance with departmental patching cycles.
• SOP Maintenance:
  Review and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for incident handling to ensure they align with current threat landscapes.
• Log Analysis:
  Perform deep-dive analysis of system, network, and application logs to reconstruct event timelines during investigations.
• Reporting:
  Prepare daily summary reports of significant security events and weekly metrics on alert volume and resolution times.
• Refinement:
  Provide feedback to the Engineering team to tune SIEM rules and reduce "false positive" alert noise.
• Mentoring:
  The contractor must ensure that sufficient knowledge