Incident Response Analyst

Tyto Athene is searching for an Incident Response Analyst to support swing shift activities. We believe our Security Operations Center (SOC) analysts form the backbone of our cybersecurity services. Take your career to the next level and join us as a Tier 2 SOC Analyst. You will play a critical role in conducting in-depth analyses and responding to incidents of potential cyber threats facing our clients. In addition to being our initial point of contact for end users, you will serve as the escalation point for junior analysts, helping guide them through more complex and high-priority incidents.

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 Tier 1 SOC Analysts to enhance their skills and capabilities

Qualifications

Required:

• Minimum of six (6) years of cybersecurity experience with at least three (3) years in a SOC watch floor analyst or IR role
• Bachelor's Degree or higher in Cybersecurity or related is preferred
• CISSP or CEH certification; additional experience, formal training, certifications, and/or education may be substitutable at the client's discretion
• Experience in some of the following tools and technologies :i.e. SIEM experience required with Sumo Logic/Splunk preferred.
• Knowledge of common attacker tools, techniques and procedures (TTP)
• 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
• Able to accurately and succinctly convey information through speaking, email, and presentations
• Comfortable in customer facing environments
• Ability to maintain a positive customer service mentality

Desired:

• Previous SOC or incident response experience
• Working knowledge of regex and scripting languages
• Any SOC analyst 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

Shift:

• Tier 2 A-side Swings (Sun-Wed 12:00pm-10:00pm)

Clearance:

• TS/SCI Required

Location:

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

About Tyto Athene

Compensation:

• Compensation is unique to each candidate and relative to the skills and experience they bring to the position. 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.

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