Incident Response Analyst, Mid (Day Shift)

Tyto Athene is hiring an Incident Response Analyst, Mid (Day 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.

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

Qualifications

Required:

• 4+ years of professional experience, preferrably in IT, Cybersecurity, or other relevant field
• Bachelor's Degree or 4+ years of additional work experience in lieu of a degree
• Knowledge of basic cybersecurity principles such as:
  • 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 such as development of standard operating procedures (SOPs) or other technical documentation
• 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

Desired:

• 1+ year of experience in an IT Security focused role as a Security Analyst, SOC Analyst, Vulnerability Analyst, or similar discipline
• Experience with SIEM tools such as Splunk or Crowdstrike
• 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

Clearance:

• TS/SCI Clearance required

Location:

• Washington, DC
• This hybrid role is expected to be on the client site at least 2 days per week

Schedule:

• Monday-Friday, 6am-2pm

About Tyto Athene

Compensation:

• Compensation is unique to each candidate and relative to the skills and experience they bring to the position. The salary range for this position is typically between $95,000-$115,000. This does not guarantee a specific salary as compensation is based upon multiple factors such as education, experience, certifications, and other requirements, and may fall outside of the above-stated range.

Benefits:

• Highlights of our benefits include Health/Dental/Vision, 401(k) match, Paid Time Off, STD/LTD/Life Insurance, Referral Bonuses, professional development reimbursement, and parental leave.

Tyto Athene is a trusted leader in IT services and solutions, delivering mission-focused digital transformation that drives measurable success. Our expertise spans four core technology domains-Network Modernization, Hybrid Cloud, Cybersecurity, and Enterprise IT-empowering our clients with cutting-edge solutions tailored to their evolving needs. With over 50 years of experience, Tyto Athene proudly support Defense, Intelligence, Space, National Security, Civilian, Health, and Public Safety clients across the United States and worldwide.

At Tyto Athene, we believe that success starts with our people. We foster a collaborative, innovative, and mission-driven environment where every team member plays a critical role in shaping the future of technology. Are you ready to join #TeamTyto?

Tyto Athene, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, [sexual orientation, gender identity,] national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any characteristic protected by applicable law.