Cybersecurity Incident Response Analyst

MANTECH; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differential (2nd/3rd shifts)

4-day work week

Fixed shift schedule

Job summary

MANTECH is seeking a Cyber Incident Response Analyst to join our McLean, Virginia team. This role offers a 4-day work week with 10-hour shifts, with fixed Sun-Wed or Wed-Sat schedules and shift differentials on 2nd and 3rd shifts.

You will handle incident detection, analysis, response, and reporting, leveraging SIEM tools and MITRE ATT&CK. A DoD 8570 IAT-II certification is required within 6 months of hire.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma and 3+ years in a cyber security related role.
• Experience with incident response and 24x7x365 operations.
• Knowledge of threat intelligence, vulnerability management, and incident response.
• Ability to obtain DoD 8570 IAT-II within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Incident Detection and Monitoring
• Incident Analysis and Investigation
• Incident Response and Mitigation
• Threat Intelligence and Vulnerability Management
• Reporting and Documentation

Skills

Incident response

Cybersecurity principles

Operating systems

Network protocols

Security technologies

Threat intelligence

Vulnerability management

SIEM

MITRE ATT&CK

Log analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity or related field

GIAC GCIH/GCFA certifications

Tools

SIEM

MITRE ATT&CK framework

Log analysis tools

Job description

MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Cyber Incident Response Analyst to join our team in McLean, Virginia. Our team provides 24x7x365 cybersecurity support to one of the most coveted targets in the world. The Cyber Incident Response Analyst will work a 4-day work week; 10 hours per shift. Staff will be assigned to either Sun-Wed or Wed-Sat. The schedule is fixed and does not rotate. We have openings on 1st, 2nd and 3rd shifts. Shift differential applies to 2nd and 3rd shifts. Candidates must be able to train on day shift for 6 months.

Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To

• Incident Detection and Monitoring
• Incident Analysis and Investigation
• Incident Response and Mitigation
• Threat Intelligence and Vulnerability Management
• Reporting and Documentation

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma and 3+ years of experience in a cyber security related role
• Experience with incident response
• Knowledge of cybersecurity principles, incident detection, analysis, and response methodologies.
• Knowledge of operating systems, network protocols, and security technologies
• Knowledge of threat intelligence, vulnerability management, and security incident response best practices
• Ability to obtain a DoD 8570 IAT-II certification within 6 months of hire

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Cybersecurity or related field
• Relevant certifications including GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH), Certified Incident Response Handler (GCFA) or similar
• Experience with using SIEM systems, network security tools, and log analysis tools
• Experience with MITRE ATT&CK framework
• Experience with threat intelligence, vulnerability management, and security incident response

Clearance Requirements

• Current/active TS/SCI w/Polygraph is required

Physical Requirements

• The person in this position must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time