Incident Response Analyst Shift Lead

Quantum Sky•Washington, DC

5d•$135,000 - $145,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Quantum Sky is seeking an Incident Response Analyst Shift Lead to support a law enforcement customer in Washington, DC. The role leads a team of incident response analysts who monitor security tools, triage alerts, and investigate potential cyber threats. The team serves as an initial point of contact for cybersecurity incidents and is responsible for prompt, effective response. The Shift Lead provides guidance and mentorship to Tier 1 and 2 SOC Analysts and may learn from senior SOC team members and attend external training. This hybrid role is expected to be performed at the client site at least two days per week. The shift is Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. A TS/SCI clearance is required. The typical salary range is $135,000–$145,000; actual compensation depends on factors including education, experience, certifications, and other requirements and may fall outside the range.

Requirements

At least six years of cybersecurity experience, including at least three years in a SOC watch floor analyst or incident response role.
Experience leading and mentoring more junior analysts.
CISSP or CEH certification; additional experience, formal training, certifications, and/or education may be substituted at the client’s discretion.
Experience with some relevant tools and technologies; SIEM experience is required, with Sumo Logic or Splunk preferred.
Knowledge of common attacker tools, techniques, and procedures (TTPs).
Experience with major cloud service provider offerings.
Knowledge of malware.
Knowledge of enterprise architecture, including zero trust principles.
Knowledge of Windows and Unix operating systems.
Knowledge of common phishing techniques and how to investigate them.
Proficiency in technical writing.
Ability to convey information accurately and succinctly through speaking, email, and presentations.
Comfort working in customer-facing environments.
Ability to maintain a positive customer service mentality.
TS/SCI clearance required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Cybersecurity or a related field is preferred.
Previous SOC or incident response experience.
Working knowledge of regex and scripting languages.
SOC analyst-relevant certifications, such as GIAC or CompTIA certifications.
Initiative to ask for assistance and offer fresh ideas to improve SOC performance.

Responsibilities

Lead a team of 5–7 analysts using security tools to analyze, investigate, and triage security alerts.
Monitor customer environments, including cloud and SaaS solutions, for evidence of adversarial activity.
Perform in-depth analysis and investigation of high-priority cybersecurity incidents.
Use 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 developing, implementing, and tuning SOC tool detection content and alerting signatures.
Document triage findings accurately and enter reports of external cybersecurity events received from SOC customers by phone or email into the SOC Incident Management System (IMS).
Learn new open- and closed-source investigative techniques.
Research emerging threats and vulnerabilities to aid prevention and mitigation.
Help shape the evolution of SOC processes and procedures.
Guide and mentor Tier 1 and 2 SOC Analysts to enhance their skills and capabilities.