Cybersecurity Analyst

Amentum; Honolulu (HI); Remote; USD 68,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off and holidays

401(k) matching

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Tax-saving options

Disability and life insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a Cybersecurity Analyst focused on incident management. This remote, hands-on role protects Amentum assets from cyber threats and collaborates with MSSP/SOC for incident response.

You will design security controls, investigate incidents, and develop playbooks while supporting 2nd-level SOC activities and maintaining documentation. A U.S. citizen with Security+ and Azure/M365 experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• US citizen status required.
• Typically 2–3 years of relevant experience with a Bachelor’s degree.
• Current Security+ or equivalent certification.
• Solid experience in Threat Intelligence/Hunting using KQL and Azure/M365.
• Experience with Windows/Linux log management and analysis.
• Experience in Incident Management and Breach Investigations.
• Experience creating playbooks and detection automations.
• Experience in SIEM management.
• Ability to travel up to 10%.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and implement security controls to protect information systems, applications and data.
• Coordinate with MSSP/SOC to monitor and improve Incident Response services.
• Participate in 2nd-level SOC activities reacting to incidents escalated by MSSP.
• Analyze, troubleshoot and investigate security-related IT anomalies from logs and alerts.
• Automate recurring tasks and optimize tooling and processes.
• Provide off-hours support on an infrequent basis.
• Maintain and update system and process documentation.
• Cover other assignments as needed.

Skills

Incident management

MSSP/SOC collaboration

Threat intelligence/hunting

Log analysis

MITRE ATT&CK

Azure/M365

SIEM management

Scripting (Python/PowerShell)

Communication/time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Security+ certification

Tools

KQL

Microsoft Azure

Microsoft 365 (M365)

Job description

Amentum is seeking a Cybersecurity Analyst with focus on Incident Management. This is a fully remote and hands-on role, responsible for ensuring Amentum assets are protected from cyber threats.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop and implement security controls to protect information systems, enterprise applications and data
• Work closely with our MSSP/SOC to monitor and improve Incident Response services
• Participate in 2nd-level Security Operations Center (SOC) activities, e.g. respond to critical security incidents escalated by a MSSP
• Analyze, troubleshoot and investigate security-related IT system anomalies based on platform reporting, network traffic, log files and automated security alerts
• Optimize processes/tooling and automate recurring tasks
• Provide off-hours support on an infrequent, but as needed basis
• Maintain and update relevant system and process documentation
• Cover other assignments as needed

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Good understanding of system and network security technologies and related concepts, e.g. boundary protection, network segmentation, firewalls, endpoint security, threat hunting and data protection
• Familiarity with MITRE ATT&CK
• Effective time management and communication skills
• Self-starter, strong written/verbal communication, comfortable with minimal supervision and shifting priorities

Qualifications:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Typically, two to three years of relevant experience with Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or related field
• Current Security+ or similar industry certification
• Solid experience in Threat Intelligence/Hunting using KQLMicrosoft Azure experience, including M365
• Experience with Windows/Linux log management and analysis
• Experience in Incident Management and Breach Investigations
• Experience creating playbooks and detection automations
• Experience in SIEM Management
• Ability to travel up to 10%

Additional desired qualifications and experience:

• Experience with AI and related data handling, familiarity with common AI threats
• Exposure to Microsoft Sentinel
• Experience with NIST based controls or similar standards
• Experience in incident response forensics
• Azure GCC-H exposure
• Experience in scripting is a plus (e.g. Python or PowerShell)

Compensation Details:

$68,000 - $80,000

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
• Educational reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tax-saving options
• Disability and life insurance
• Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Original Posting:

11/13/2026 - Until Filled

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

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