Cybersecurity Incident Response Analyst

MANTECH; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Cyber Incident Response Analyst to join our team in McLean, Virginia. The role supports around-the-clock cybersecurity operations with a fixed 4-day work week (10 hours per shift) on Sun-Wed or Wed-Sat, across 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shifts, with shift differentials for the 2nd shift.

Candidate must train on day shift for 6 months.

Qualifications

• Requires 7+ years in a cyber security related role with a 4-year degree alternative or 3+ years with a bachelor’s degree.
• 2+ years' incident response experience is required.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity principles, incident detection, analysis, and response methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Detect and monitor security incidents in real time.
• Analyze and investigate security events to determine impact and root cause.
• Respond to incidents and mitigate threats to systems and data.
• Engage in threat intelligence activities and vulnerability management.
• Document findings and produce clear incident reports and metrics.

Skills

Incident response

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical field

DoD 8570 IAT-II certification

Tools

SIEM systems

Log analysis tools

MITRE ATT&CK framework

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 7+ years of experience in a cyber security related role or Bachelor's degree in a technical field and 3+ years of experience in a cyber security related role
• 2+ years' 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

• 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