Incident Response Analyst, Mid (Swing Shift)

Tyto Athene•Washington, DC

14d•$95,000 - $115,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Tyto Athene is hiring an Incident Response Analyst, Mid (Swing Shift) to support a law enforcement customer in Washington, DC. Our Incident Response (IR) Analysts form the backbone of our cybersecurity services. You will play a critical role in securing our customers by monitoring our tools, triaging alerts, and investigating potential cyber threats. As a Security Operations Center (SOC) team member, you will also serve as the initial point of contact for cybersecurity incidents, ensuring prompt and effective responses. We provide a supportive environment for you to learn from senior SOC team members, cross-train for other positions, and attend external training. We want to see you grow and improve your cybersecurity skills. Join us and delve into the complexities of monitoring enterprise networks, learn basic incident response techniques, and how to effectively investigate phishing threats against our clients.

Requirements

4+ years of professional IT experience with at least 1-2 years in a security operations role as a Watch Floor Analyst, IR Analyst, or similar discipline
Bachelor’s Degree or 4+ years of additional work experience in lieu of a degree
Experience with SIEM tools, Splunk or Crowdstrike are preferred
Knowledge of common attacker Tools, Techniques and Procedures (TTPs)
Knowledge of malware and/or digital forensics
Knowledge of enterprise architecture including zero trust principles
Knowledge of Windows and Linux operating systems
Knowledge of common phishing techniques and how to investigate them
Proficiency in technical writing and development of standard operating procedures (SOPs)
Able to accurately and succinctly convey information and status reports verbally, through email communications, and through delivering presentations
Comfortable in customer facing environments
Ability to maintain a positive customer service mentality
TS/SCI Clearance required

Nice To Haves

Experience with major cloud service providers
Working knowledge of regex and scripting languages (Python, PowerShell, Bash, etc.)
Any cybersecurity relevant certifications such as those from GIAC or CompTIA
The initiative to ask for assistance and offer fresh ideas to improve the SOC’s performance

Responsibilities

Utilize security tools to analyze, investigate, and triage security alerts
Monitor our customers environments, including cloud and SaaS solutions for evidence of adversarial activity
Perform in-depth analysis and investigation of high-priority cybersecurity incidents
Utilize advanced tools, such as host based digital forensics or malware analysis capabilities, to identify incidents’ root causes, scope, and impact
Collaborate with cyber threat hunting and cyber threat intelligence teams
Participate in the development, implementation, and tuning of the SOC tools detection content and alerting signatures.
Accurately document triage findings, and intake reports of external cybersecurity events from SOC customers via phone or email in the SOCs Incident Management System (IMS)
Learn new open and closed-source investigative techniques
Perform research into emerging threats and vulnerabilities to aid their prevention and mitigation
Help shape the evolution of processes and procedures of the SOC
Provide guidance and mentorship to Jr SOC Analysts to enhance their skills and capabilities