Incident Response Analyst, Mid

Booz Allen Hamilton; North Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 62,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking an Incident Response Analyst, Mid, to join a 24x7 SOC focused on monitoring, investigating, and responding to cybersecurity threats across enterprise networks and endpoints. You will leverage SIEM, EDR, IDS/IPS, and SOAR tools, while developing playbooks and procedures to enhance detection and response capabilities.

The role requires 2+ years in incident response, a Bachelor’s degree, and the ability to communicate findings to diverse audiences; security clearances

Qualifications

• 2+ years in a SOC performing incident response activities.
• Experience using Splunk for security monitoring and investigation.
• Experience with SIEM, EDR, IDS/IPS, and firewalls.
• Experience developing incident response playbooks or SOPs.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Public Trust or Suitability/Fitness.
• Bachelor’s degree.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, triage, and respond to security alerts in a 24x7 SOC.
• Analyze logs, artifacts, and indicators of compromise.
• Contain incidents and coordinate response actions.
• Develop and refine incident response playbooks and procedures.
• Communicate findings to technical and non-technical audiences.

Skills

Incident response

Log analysis

Threat hunting

Communication

Security operations

Public Trust

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Splunk

SIEM

EDR

IDS/IPS

SOAR

Forensic tools

Job description

Incident Response Analyst, Mid

Serve as a key member of a 24x7x365 Security Operations Center (SOC) and incident response team, responsible for continuous monitoring, detection, investigation, and response to cybersecurity threats across enterprise networks, endpoints, applications, and security platforms.

Perform hands‑on incident response activities such as alert and incident triage, log and artifact analysis, threat identification, containment support, and incident documentation while leveraging SIEM, EDR, IDS/IPS, SOAR, and forensic tools to validate and escape security events.

Contribute to the development of incident response playbooks and standard operating procedures, conduct proactive threat hunting using behavioral analytics and threat intelligence, and support continuous monitoring and assessment efforts to identify risks and strengthen detection capabilities.

Collaborate closely with federal stakeholders, communicate findings to technical and non‑technical audiences, and produce high‑quality reports and briefings, all while helping to advance the maturity and effectiveness of the organization’s security operations.

Respond to and resolve cybersecurity incidents, participate in cyber incident response investigations requiring forensic, malware, and log analysis, and analyze forensic images and triage datasets to identify indicators of compromise, lateral movement, and unauthorized access or exfiltration of data.

Apply specific functional knowledge, and working or general industry knowledge. Develop or contribute to solutions to a variety of problems of moderate scope and complexity. Work independently with some guidance, and review or guide activities of more junior employees.

You Have:

• 2+ years of experience in a SOC performing incident response activities, including event triage, log and artifact analysis, threat identification, incident documentation, and coordination of response actions
• Experience using Splunk for security monitoring, log analysis, event correlation, investigation, and incident response
• Experience analyzing and responding to security events across enterprise networks, endpoints, applications, and security platforms such as SIEM, EDR, IDS/IPS, firewalls, and vulnerability management tools
• Experience developing or contributing to incident response playbooks, workflows, or standard operating procedures
• Experience with continuous monitoring and security assessment practices, including log analysis, control evaluation, and risk identification
• Experience with security tools and investigative techniques used by SOC and incident response teams such as packet analysis, log correlation, malware triage, and forensic imaging
• Ability to communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical audiences, and produce high-quality incident reports, briefings, and technical documentation
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust or Suitability/Fitness determination based on client requirements
• Bachelor's degree

Nice If You Have:

• Experience with enterprise security technologies, including SOAR platforms, and digital forensics solutions
• Experience conducting threat hunting activities, leveraging behavioral analytics, threat intelligence, and anomaly detection to identify emerging threats
• Knowledge of cybersecurity principles, including network security, endpoint security, identity and access management, and secure configuration baselines
• Knowledge of modern application and infrastructure security concepts such as container security, API security, and workload protection
• Ability to build strong client relationships, collaborate across various teams, and communicate complex technical concepts in a clear manner
• CySA+, GCIH, GSEC, or CISSP Certifications

Applicants selected will be subject to a government investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements of the U.S. government client.

Compensation

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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 organization requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $62,000.00 to $141,000.00 (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.

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