Requirements
Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in relevant fields such as InfoSec, CS, Cybersecurity, Forensics, or Data Science. Experience requirements vary by role, ranging from 4-12+ years in areas like incident response, DFIR, red teaming, CTI, big data, SOC, and risk management. Specific certifications are required for most roles, including GCIH, CCIM, GCFA, GNFA, CRTO II, OSCP, GCTI, CISSP, CISM, and GEVA. Essential skills include crisis coordination, project management, stakeholder communication, forensic tools, reverse engineering, MITRE ATT&CK, scripting (Python), big data technologies, SIEM/EDR, and data analysis.
Description
Cyber Incident Oversight SpecialistRole: Lead incident management for national cybersecurity incidents (IT/OT/hybrid). Coordinate response, update national recovery plans, and analyze lessons learned.Requirements:Bachelor's in InfoSec/CS + 7–9 years in incident response.Certs: GCIH, CCIM, or similar.Skills: Crisis coordination, project management, stakeholder communication. Digital Forensic & Incident Response (DFIR) ExpertRole: Conduct complex forensic investigations (host/network/cloud/mobile) and mentor teams.Requirements:Bachelor's in Cybersecurity/Forensics + 12+ years DFIR experience.Certs: GCFA, GNFA, or malware analysis certs.Skills: Forensic tools (EnCase, FTK), reverse engineering, expert testimony. Red Team Ops SpecialistRole: Simulate advanced attacks (APT TTPs), bypass defenses, and develop custom tools.Requirements:Bachelor's in CS/InfoSec + 7+ years in red teaming.Certs: CRTO II, OSCP.Must have led 10+ engagements and developed tools. Cyber Threat Intelligence ExpertRole: Analyze threat actors (dark web/OSINT), produce intel reports, and automate detection.Requirements:Bachelor's in Cybersecurity + 10 years experience (5 in CTI).Certs: GCTI, CISSP.Skills: MITRE ATT&CK, TIPs (MISP), scripting (Python). Big Data Platform DeveloperRole: Build data pipelines (Hadoop/Spark), normalize datasets, and create dashboards.Requirements:Bachelor's in CS/Data Science + 4–6 years in big data.Skills: Python/Java, SQL/NoSQL, Power BI/Tableau. L3 SOC Analyst (Threat Hunting/Detection Engineering)Role: Hunt advanced threats, optimize SIEM/EDR rules, and mentor L1/L2 teams.Requirements:5+ years in SOC/threat hunting.Certs: GCFA, GMON, CISSP.Skills: MITRE ATT&CK, IDS/IPS, automation (Python). Vulnerability & Risk AnalystRole: Assess risks, analyze vulnerabilities (NIST/ISO), and pentest critical systems.Requirements:Bachelor's in CS + 6+ years in risk management.Certs: CISSP, CISM, GEVA.Skills: OSINT, data analysis (Power BI), compliance frameworks.