Cybersecurity Event Monitoring (CEM) Shift Lead

Description

Quantum Sky is searching for a Cyber Event Monitor (CEM) Shift Lead to support a federal government customer in Washington, DC. The CEM Shift Lead will collaborate with members of the SOC team to help develop, innovate, and implement effective procedures for the SOC to enhance coordination and incident response operations. Additionally, CEM Shift Lead candidates must be willing to work in a 24x7x365 SOC environment, demonstrate intuitive problem-solving skills, and allow for flexible scheduling. The position is for Team B Night Shift, the hours are 7 PM-7 AM Thursday - Saturday and every other Sunday.

Responsibilities:

• Monitor network traffic for security events and perform triage analysis to identify security incidents.
• Respond to computer security incidents by collecting, analyzing, and preserving digital evidence, and ensure that incidents are recorded and tracked in accordance with SOC requirements.
• Work closely with the other teams to assess risk and provide recommendations for improving our security posture.
• Utilize technologies to conduct host forensics, Endpoint Detection & Response, log analysis, and network forensics (full packet capture solution).
• Support cybersecurity root-cause analysis and investigative alerts to examine endpoint activity and network-based data.
• Support malware analysis, host and network, forensics, log analysis, and triage in support of incident response.
• Recognize attacker and APT activity, tactics, and procedures as indicators of compromise (IOCs) that can be used to improve monitoring, analysis, and incident response.
• Identify applications and operating systems of a network device based on network traffic,
• Reconstruct a malicious attack or activity-based off-network traffic
• Identify network mapping and operating system (OS) fingerprinting activities
• Work with key stakeholders to implement remediation plans in response to incidents.
• Effectively investigative and identify root cause findings then communicate findings to stakeholders including technical staff, and leadership.
• Generates end-of-shift reports for documentation and knowledge transfer to subsequent analysts on duty

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in cybersecurity, information technology, computer science, or related discipline, or an approved experience equivalent.
• Minimum three years of general experience and two years of relevant experience under the mapped GSA LCAT.
• Five years of qualifying federal cyber defense experience, including relevant incident response, monitoring, forensic analysis, or threat hunting activities.
• CSA, CTIA, or contractually accepted equivalent cybersecurity certification.
• Experience with SIEM platforms, security alert triage, incident escalation, and operational reporting.
• Ability to obtain and maintain the required OCC Public Trust determination.
• Ability to work alternating shifts to support operational coverage requirements.
• The ability to clearly and effectively communicate to a wide audience with varying degrees of technical aptitude, such as management, other team members and clients.
• Conduct research and produce security risk assessments/reports when appropriate.
• Working knowledge of network protocols (TCP/IP, UDP, SMTP, SSH, etc.).
• Knowledge of Windows and Linux operating systems.
• Good understanding of Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) and SIEM technologies.
• Working knowledge of endpoint and network devices interoperability (servers, virtual machines, NGFWs, proxies, switches, routers). Possesses solid understanding of OSI Layer.
• Knowledge and experience in Cyber Threat and Intelligence gathering and analysis.
• Knowledge in how to read and interpret packet capture (PCAP) and log analysis.

Desired:

• Strong desire to learn and willingness to be challenged.

• Passion and strong foundation in information security concepts.

• Minimum of one IAT Level II security industry specific certifications (8570 Baseline Certifications) (i.e. CCNA-Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, Security+ CE, CND, SSCP)
• Experience with Splunk, endpoint detection and response technologies, and federal cybersecurity operations.
• Prior experience as a SOC shift lead or senior security analyst.

About Quantum Sky

Compensation:

• Compensation is unique to each candidate and relative to the skills and experience they bring to the position. The salary range for this position is typically between $101,000-$115,000. This does not guarantee a specific salary as compensation is based upon multiple factors such as education, experience, certifications, and other requirements, and may fall outside of the above-stated range.

Benefits:

• Highlights of our benefits include Health/Dental/Vision, 401(k) match, Paid Time Off, STD/LTD/Life Insurance, Referral Bonuses, professional development reimbursement, and parental leave.

The world the mission operates in is going post-quantum, contested, and machine-speed. Quantum Sky engineers the advantage across cyber, networks, software, and quantum because the mission demands dominance, not parity. We don't follow the map. We draw it.

At Quantum Sky, we believe that success starts with our people. We foster a collaborative, innovative, and mission-driven environment where every team member plays a critical role in shaping the future of technology. Are you ready to join #TeamQuantumSky?

Quantum Sky Engineering LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, [sexual orientation, gender identity,] national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any characteristic protected by applicable law.