Senior Cybersecurity Incident Response Engineer

Senior Cybersecurity Incident Response Engineer

Radford, VA

At IPT Associates (IPTA), we enjoy solving real-world problems with technology. We work closely with our customers, teammates, experts, and partners to come up with practical solutions that make a difference. Whether it's a government or business organization, we focus on understanding the need and building something that works.

Our Team

At IPTA, everything starts with our people. We're big believers that when you invest in your team, great things happen. That's why we encourage learning, growth, and trying new things-even if you don't have all the answers yet.

Our culture is rooted in fierce determination, fearless integrity, and passionate service-but we also like to keep things collaborative, supportive, and down-to-earth.

We're looking for people who:

• Are curious and excited about technology
• Like solving problems and figuring things out
• Can take initiative but also enjoy working with a team
• Want to keep learning, growing, and challenging themselves

If you're someone who's eager to jump in, learn something new, and make an impact-you'll fit right in here.

Position Summary: You will manage enterprise security information and event management (SIEM) systems, including deployment, installation, infrastructure management, and event monitoring under applicable DoD log data policies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build SIEM dashboards that clearly show security events so you can spot anomalies and threats in near real time
• Watch SIEM dashboards, investigate events, and escalate when needed
• Define reporting requirements that support audits and security controls
• Provide PKI support, including managing SSL/TLS certificates
• Keep track of DoD web application security standards and newly disclosed vulnerabilities
• Review cyber tasking orders, decide whether and how they apply, and coordinate the required changes
• Work with cybersecurity service providers on audit logging and incident response
• Take part in software assurance reviews and check system designs for security compliance

Required Qualifications:

• Cybersecurity certification (e.g., CISSP, ISSEP, Security+, CEH)
• Active Security Clearance Required
• 10+ years in cybersecurity and incident response or related areas
• Extensive experience managing SIEM systems, including getting the right data into the SIEM
• Skill in building and managing SIEM dashboards that show security events
• Strong ability to monitor and investigate security events and anomalies
• Experience defining reporting requirements for audits and security controls
• Knowledge of PKI and SSL/TLS certificate management
• Familiarity with DoD web application security standards and best practices
• Ability to review and respond to cyber tasking orders
• Experience working with cybersecurity service providers on audit logs and incident response
• Experience with software assurance reviews for validating application audit logs
• Ability to review information system design plans for security compliance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent experience
• Familiarity with DoD enterprise monitoring tools and practices
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and coordination skills
• Incident response experience
• Knowledge of engineering change proposals and configuration management
• Understanding of continuity of operations (COOP) and communication plans
• Ability to work well on a team and with many stakeholders

Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience preferred.

Certifications: CISSP, ISSEP, Security+, CEH, or equivalent.

IPTA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are based on individual merit, including qualifications, experience, performance, and business needs, consistent with applicable federal laws and federal contracting requirements. IPTA provides equal opportunity and utilizes merit-based principles to make employment-related decisions.

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