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HUD - Sr. Incident Response Analyst

cFocus Software is a leading provider of cybersecurity compliance and enterprise IT services focused on federal government agencies, dedicated to ensuring secure cloud operations.

cFocus Software Incorporated

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cFocus Software seeks a Sr. Incident Response Analyst to join our program supporting Housing and Urban Development (HUD). This position is remote. This position requires a Public Trust clearance.
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience).
  • 7+ years of experience in a SOC, cybersecurity operations, or IT security role.
  • Experience with SIEM tools (e.g., Splunk), EDR solutions, and log analysis.
  • Understanding of networking concepts, operating systems, and cybersecurity principles.
  • Familiarity with incident response processes and security monitoring tools.
Duties:
  • Monitor security events and alerts using SIEM, SOAR, EDR, and other SOC tools in a 24/7/365 environment.
  • Perform initial triage and analysis of security alerts to determine severity, impact, and validity.
  • Identify and respond to potential security incidents including malware, phishing, unauthorized access, and anomalous behavior.
  • Escalate confirmed or high-risk incidents to Tier 2/3 analysts and incident response teams.
  • Document incidents, actions taken, and findings in ticketing systems (e.g., ServiceNow).
  • Support continuous monitoring of network, endpoint, and cloud environments.
  • Analyze logs from multiple sources (network, application, cloud, endpoint) to detect suspicious activity.
  • Track and report on security incidents, including metrics such as Mean Time to Detect (MTTD) and Mean Time to Respond (MTTR).
  • Assist in vulnerability monitoring, including tracking Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEVs) and reporting findings.
  • Participate in incident response activities and support containment and remediation efforts.
  • Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) and playbooks for incident handling and escalation.
  • Maintain situational awareness of emerging threats and vulnerabilities.
  • Support shift handoffs and maintain clear communication across SOC teams.
  • Contribute to SOC reporting, dashboards, and documentation.


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Bachelor degree

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7 years minimum

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cFocus Software is a technologically advanced service provider dedicated to delivering FISMA, RMF, and FedRAMP compliance solutions, along with extensive cloud and enterprise IT services aimed at federal government agencies. Established in 2006, cFocus Software has amassed over 15 years of experience in this niche, showcasing a robust portfolio that includes our exclusive ATO as a Service™ offering. This groundbreaking solution automates the often-complex compliance processes required for federal contracts. By streamlining FISMA, RMF, and FedRAMP compliance, we enable agencies to focus their resources on their primary missions while maintaining strict adherence to security standards.

Our commitment to excellence is further demonstrated through our partnerships with key industry leaders such as Microsoft, AWS, and ServiceNow, positioning us as a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner and AWS Technology Partner among others. This allows us not only to leverage cutting-edge technologies but also to develop comprehensive multi-cloud strategies that align with modern government initiatives. At cFocus Software, we pride ourselves on our responsiveness to client needs and our dedication to superb customer service, ensuring that every federal agency we work with can achieve their operational goals efficiently and securely.

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