Cybersecurity Incident Response Analyst

Booz Allen Hamilton • Washington, DC

1d • $86,800 - $198,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Apply cybersecurity knowledge to monitor, analyze, detect, and respond to cyber events and incidents in information systems and networks. Contribute to integrated cyber defense and deliver operational services such as intrusion detection and prevention, network-intrusion situational awareness, security-event and data-spillage response, and incident response actions.

Handle major, high-impact incidents; develop clear recommendations; and coordinate work and professional communications across stakeholders. Work with security teams to develop, tune, automate, and enhance network- and host-based security devices. Support the Security Operations Center (SOC) in responding to client cyber intrusions, conduct extensive network and host triage, maintain chain of custody, analyze documentation and reports, and perform remediation as required. The role also involves working on unusually complex problems and contributing creative solutions and innovative ideas.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience in cybersecurity or information technology disciplines.
• At least 3 years of experience in one or more of the following: APT hunting, penetration testing, digital forensics, malware reverse engineering, SOC operations, or incident response.
• Experience with incident response tools such as SentinelOne, Splunk, or Microsoft Defender.
• Ability to adapt communication styles and messaging for professionals at all levels of leadership.
• Secret clearance.
• Bachelor's degree.
• One of the following certifications: OSCP, CCNA-Security, CySA+, GCIH, GICSP, or PenTest+.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to detect and search for MITRE ATT&CK TTPs and common attacker methodologies using PCAP data and tools such as Wireshark.
• Ability to analyze SIEM alerts to identify security issues for investigation and remediation.
• Ability to profile and track malicious actors in coordination with threat intelligence support teams.
• Ability to review and analyze security log files from cloud, network, endpoint, or ICAM sources.
• Ability to be self-driven, work independently, and handle multiple tasks concurrently.
• TS/SCI clearance.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, analyze, detect, and respond to cyber events and incidents in information systems and networks.
• Contribute to cyber defense services, including intrusion detection and prevention, network-intrusion situational awareness, security-event and data-spillage response, and incident response.
• Handle major, high-impact incidents and provide clear, concise recommendations.
• Coordinate incident-response activities and professional communications across stakeholders.
• Work with security teams to develop, tune, automate, and enhance network- and host-based security devices.
• Support the SOC in managing responses to client cyber intrusions.
• Perform network and host triage and maintain strict chain of custody.
• Analyze documentation and reports, and perform remediation as required.

Benefits

• Health, life, and disability benefits.
• Financial and retirement benefits.
• Paid leave.
• Professional development.
• Tuition assistance.
• Work-life programs.
• Dependent care.
• Recognition awards for exceptional performance and demonstration of company values.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level