Cyber Defense Analyst II | Tier 2, CSOC

CACI International; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

CACI International Inc. is seeking a CSOS II/Tier 2 Cyber Defense Analyst to join our 24x7 CSOC for NGA programs. You will investigate escalated cyber events, perform in-depth log analysis with SIEM tools, and mentor junior analysts while coordinating with senior responders to neutralize threats.

The role requires TS/SCI clearance, university degree or equivalent experience, and shifts 8 or 12 hours. Expect opportunities to participate in exercises, tabletop events, and rapid incident response.

Qualifications

• University degree (BA/BS) or equivalent experience in a related field.
• DoD 8140.03 / DoD 8570.01-M IAT II compliant certifications preferred.
• Experience in cyber defense operations and incident handling.

Responsibilities

• Lead escalated cyber event investigations and document findings.
• Analyze log data using SIEM tools to correlate indicators of compromise.
• Mentor junior analysts and escalate complex threats to senior responders.
• Support CSOC operations during major incidents and exercises.
• Contribute to tabletop exercises and incident response playbooks.

Skills

SIEM analysis

Cyber defense

Incident response

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Splunk

Elastic

Microsoft Sentinel

Job description

CACI International Inc. is seeking a CSOS II/Tier 2 Cyber Defense Analyst to join our 24x7 CSOC for NGA programs. You will investigate escalated cyber events, perform in-depth log analysis with SIEM tools, and mentor junior analysts while coordinating with senior responders to neutralize threats.

The role requires TS/SCI clearance, university degree or equivalent experience, and shifts 8 or 12 hours. Expect opportunities to participate in exercises, tabletop events, and rapid incident response.