Cybersecurity Incident Response Analyst

Booz Allen; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 87,000 - 198,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen is seeking a Cybersecurity Incident Response Analyst in Houston to monitor, analyze, detect, and respond to cyber events across information systems and networks. You will contribute to integrated cyber defense, incident response actions, and coordination with stakeholders.

The role requires 5+ years in cybersecurity/IT, 3+ years in IR/SOC, and experience with IR tools like SentinelOne/Splunk. A Secret clearance is required to qualify for this position.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity or IT.
• 3+ years in IR, SOC, or related disciplines.
• Experience with IR tools such as SentinelOne, Splunk, Defender.
• Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Apply monitoring, analysis, and response to cyber events and incidents.
• Develop and deliver clear recommendations and coordinate with stakeholders.
• Support SOC with incident response and triage, maintain chain of custody.
• Work with security teams to tune and enhance security devices.

Skills

APT hunting

Incident Response tools

Stakeholder comms

SOC operations

Communication to leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SentinelOne

Splunk

Microsoft Defender

Job description

Cybersecurity Incident Response Analyst

Job Number: R0253523

The Opportunity

Apply an understanding of monitoring, analyzing, detecting, and responding to cyber events and incidents in information systems and networks. Contribute to an integrated, dynamic cyber defense and leverage cybersecurity solutions to deliver cybersecurity operational services, including intrusion detection and prevention, situational awareness of network intrusions, security events and data spillage, and incident response actions. Contribute to the development of innovative principles and ideas, work on unusually complex problems, and provide solutions that are highly creative. Handle major, high-impact incidents, generate clear, concise recommendations, and coordinate activities and professional communications across a range of stakeholders. Work closely with security teams to develop, tune, automate, and enhance network and host‑based security devices, support the Security Operations Center (SOC) with managing the response to client cyber intrusions, perform extensive network and host triage, maintain strict chain‑of‑custody, analyze documentation and reports, and perform remediation, as required.

You Have

• 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity or information technology disciplines
• 3+ years of experience with Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) hunting, penetration testing, digital forensics, malware reverse engineering, SOC operations, or incident response
• Experience with Incident Response tools such as SentinelOne, Splunk, or Microsoft Defender
• Ability to adapt communications styles and messaging for professionals at all levels of leadership
• Secret clearance
• Bachelor's degree
• OSCP, CCNA‑Security, CySA+, GCIH, GICSP, or PenTest+ Certification

Nice If You Have

• Ability to detect and search for MITRE ATT&CK TTPs and common attacker methodologies using PCAP data with tools such as Wireshark
• Ability to analyze Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) alerts to identify security issues for investigation and remediation
• Ability to profile and track malicious actors that pose a threat in coordination with threat intelligence support teams
• Ability to review and analyze security log files from various sources, including cloud, network, endpoint, or ICAM
• Ability to be self‑driven, work independently, and handle multiple tasks concurrently
• TS/SCI clearance

Clearance

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; Secret clearance is required.

Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well‑being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work‑life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full‑time and part‑time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract‑specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $86,800.00 to $198,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Identity Statement

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

Candidate AI Usage Policy

AI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in‑person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided.

Work Model

• Remote: If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.
• Hybrid: If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen or customer facility, in alignment with your leadership's expectations and the needs of the role.
• Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed full‑time at a customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.