Cyber Incident Response Analyst

MANTECH•McLean, VA

1h•$91,600 - $153,800•Onsite

About The Position

MANTECH is hiring a Cyber Incident Response Analyst to join its team in McLean, Virginia. The team provides 24x7x365 cybersecurity support to a high-priority national security target. The analyst works a fixed four-day schedule of 10-hour shifts, assigned either Sunday–Wednesday or Wednesday–Saturday, with openings on first, second, and third shifts. The schedule does not rotate, and candidates must be able to train on day shift for six months. Shift differentials apply to second and third shifts. The role requires a current, active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph. The projected compensation range is $91,600–$153,800. MANTECH offers benefits that may include health and life insurance, paid time off, holiday pay, short- and long-term disability, retirement and savings, learning and development, wellness programs, and optional benefit elections.

Requirements

High school diploma and at least 1 year of cybersecurity experience.
At least 1 year of cyber incident response experience.
Knowledge of cybersecurity principles and incident detection, analysis, and response methodologies.
Knowledge of operating systems, network protocols, and security technologies.
Knowledge of threat intelligence, vulnerability management, and security incident response best practices.
Ability to obtain a DoD 8570 IAT-II certification within 6 months of hire.
Current, active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.
Ability to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
Ability to train on day shift for 6 months.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in a technical field.
Relevant certifications, such as GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH), Certified Incident Response Handler (GCFA), or similar.
Experience using SIEM systems, network security tools, and log analysis tools.
Experience with the MITRE ATT&CK framework.
Experience with threat intelligence, vulnerability management, and security incident response.