Cybersecurity Analyst - Tier 2

Revolutional; Martinsburg (WV); On-site; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Traditional and HSA- eligible medical

100% employer-paid dental and vision

5% 401(k) company matching

Flexible-schedules and teleworking

Paid holidays and PTO

Paid Parental Leave

Professional development

Team and company events

Job summary

Revolutional in Martinsburg (onsite daily) seeks a Cybersecurity Analyst – Tier 2 to safeguard VA digital assets and drive rapid incident response. You will join a fast-moving team handling real-time security events across SIEM/EDR environments and work with cross-functional colleagues to root cause threats and improve defenses.

The role requires a Bachelor's in a related field and 3+ years in enterprise SOC incident response, plus hands-on experience with SIEM/EDR/IDS.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, cybersecurity, information technology, or related field or equivalent work experience.
• 3+ years of incident response experience in an enterprise SOC environment.
• Understanding of incident response methodologies and proactive SOC operations.
• Experience with SIEM, IDS/IPS, EDR, and network monitoring tools; strong analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform real-time monitoring and triage of security alerts in SIEM/EDR tools.
• Determine false positives vs. incidents and prioritize investigations.
• Lead investigations and remediation to prevent recurrences; document actions and lessons learned.
• Collaborate with forensics, threat intel, IT, and network teams; communicate updates to stakeholders.
• Tune alerts to improve SOC efficiency; monitor analytics and automation performances.
• Leverage SOAR to automate enrichment, containment, and remediation tasks.
• Mentor junior incident response staff and share knowledge through playbooks.
• Stay current on threats and participate in drills and simulations to improve readiness.

Skills

Real-time monitoring

Triage & prioritization

Incident response

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field

Tools

SIEM

EDR

IDS/IPS

ServiceNow

Network monitoring tools

Job description

Revolutional delivers advanced technology solutions and mission support to federal agencies across civilian, health, and national security environments. We apply modern capabilities, including AI/ML, cloud, cybersecurity, and IT modernization to solve complex challenges, enable faster and more secure operations, and drive measurable mission outcomes.
We are redefining how federal technology gets built and delivered by operating with a product mindset, prioritizing speed, ownership, and execution over bureaucracy.
Title: Cybersecurity Analyst - Tier 2
Location: Martinsburg, WV, Austin, TX or Hines, IL (onsite daily)
Terms: Full-time
Clearance: Public Trust
Position DescriptionAs a Cybersecurity Analyst – Tier 2, you will play a critical role in safeguarding the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) digital assets and responding to potential cyber threats. Your primary focus will be supporting the Incident Response team in investigating and mitigating advanced and complex cyber incidents.
Responsibilities

• Perform real-time monitoring and triage of security alerts in Cybersecurity toolsets including SIEM and EDR
• Make accurate determination of what alerts are false positives or require further investigation and prioritization
• Lead and actively participate in the investigation, analysis, and resolution of cybersecurity incidents. Analyze attack patterns, determine the root cause, and recommend appropriate remediation measures to prevent future occurrences
• Ensure accurate and detailed documentation of incident response activities, including analysis, actions taken, and lessons learned. Collaborate with knowledge management teams to maintain up-to-date incident response playbooks
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including forensics, threat intelligence, IT, and network administrators. Clearly communicate technical information and incident-related updates to management and stakeholders
• Identify and action opportunities for tuning alerts to make the incident response team more efficient
• Monitor the performance of security analytics and automation processes regularly, identifying areas for improvement and taking proactive measures to enhance their efficacy
• Leverage Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR) platforms to streamline and automate incident response processes, including enrichment, containment, and remediation actions
• Support the mentoring and training of more junior IR staff
• Stay informed about the latest cybersecurity threats, trends, and best practices. Actively participate in cybersecurity exercises, drills, and simulations to improve incident response capabilities

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent work experience)
• 3+ years of experience supporting incident response in an enterprise-level Security Operations Center (SOC)
• A deep understanding of cybersecurity principles, incident response methodologies, and a proactive mindset to ensure our SOC operates effectively in a high-pressure environment
• Strong experience with security technologies, including SIEM, IDS/IPS, EDR, and network monitoring tools
• Experience with enterprise ticketing systems like ServiceNow
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment to identify errors, pinpoint root causes, and devise solutions with minimal oversight
• Ability to learn and function in multiple capacities and learn quickly
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Must currently have or be willing to obtain one of the following certifications (or equivalent):
• EC-Council's Certified Incident Handler (E|CIH)
• GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH)
• Incident Handling & Response Professional (IHRP)
• Certified Computer Security Incident Handler (CSIH)
• Certified Incident Handling Engineer (CIHE)
• EC-Council's Certified Ethical Hacker

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Here At Revolutional We Are Pleased To Have Been Repeatedly Recognized For Our Outstanding Work Culture, The Innovative Work We Do, And The Employees On Our Team Who Make a Difference Each Day. Some Of These Recognitions Include

• Recognized as a Top 20 "Best Place to Work in Virginia"
• Recipient of Department of Labor's HireVets Gold Medallion
• Great Place to Work Certification for five years running
• A Virginia Chamber of Commerce Fantastic 50 company
• A Northern Virginia Technology Council Tech 100 company
• Inc. 5000 list of fastest growing companies for eleven years
• Two-time SBA SBIR Tibbett's Award winner
• Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Certification

We recognize that every bit of our success is the result of our teams of hard-working, motivated, and innovative professionals who are proud to call themselves part of the Revolutional family! In addition to competitive compensation, a family-focused culture, and a dynamic, productive work environment, we offer all full-time employees a variety of benefits including, but not limited to

• Traditional and HSA- eligible medical insurance plans
• 100% employer-paid dental and vision insurance options
• 100% employer-sponsored STD, LTD, and life insurance
• 5% 401(k) company matching
• Flexible-schedules and teleworking options
• Paid holidays and PTO Accrual Plans
• Paid Parental Leave
• Professional development and career growth opportunities
• Team and company-wide events, recognition, and appreciation-- and so much more!

Check out our Revolutional | LinkedIn to find out a little more about who we are and if we are the right next step for your career! Revolutional does and will take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. To perform the above job successfully, an individual must possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed; meet the education and work experience required; and must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily. Other duties in addition to those listed may be assigned as necessary to meet business needs. Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable an applicant with a disability to successfully apply for and/or perform the essential duties of the job. If you are in need of an accommodation, please contact [e-mail].
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