Incident Response Analyst, Senior

VulnU; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 87,000 - 198,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Learning budget

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking an Senior Incident Response Analyst in Washington, DC to respond to cybersecurity incidents, analyze threats, and develop containment and remediation strategies. You will work with government clients and commercial teams to implement IR improvements and produce high-quality reports.

The role requires 5+ years in IR, Defender EDR experience, SOC best practices knowledge, and the ability to obtain a Public Trust.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of incident response experience.
• Experience handling APT/FIN actor incidents and cloud threats.
• Professional interaction with clients and government staff.
• Knowledge of Defender EDR and SOC practices.
• Ability to author clear, robust incident reports and QA team submissions.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Public Trust or Suitability/Fitness.
• Bachelor's degree required and senior IR certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Respond to cybersecurity incidents and proactively prevent reoccurrence.
• Analyze and contribute to solutions for moderately complex problems.
• Work independently with some guidance.

Skills

Incident response

APT/FIN threat experience

Cloud security

Client engagement

Microsoft Defender EDR

SOC best practices

Report writing

QA / review of submissions

Government coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Splunk

GitHub

Archer

Job description

# Incident Response Analyst, SeniorBooz Allen Hamilton · boozallen.comCategory: Incident Response / DFIRLocation: Washington, DCLevel: SeniorSalary: $86,800 – $198,000Clearance: Public Trust (ability to obtain)## Quality of lifeWhat the posting states. Hover or tap a perk to see the line it came from.* Learning budgetIncident Response Analyst, SeniorThe Opportunity:Respond to cybersecurity incidents and proactively prevent the reoccurrence of these incidents. Apply specific functional knowledge to resolve cybersecurity incidents. Analyze or contribute to solutions to a variety of problems of moderate scope and complexity. Work independently with some guidance.You Have:5 years of experience with incident responseExperience with handling and responding to an APT or FIN actor and responding to cloud-based threats in an IR capacityExperience with working directly with clients in a professional demeanorExperience with Microsoft Defender EDRKnowledge of SOC best practicesAbility to work with government staff to suggest and implement process improvements and work with auditors to respond to and resolve identified issues in the IR processesAbility to author clear and robust reports and review and ensure QA of team member submissionsAbility to obtain and maintain a Public Trust or Suitability/Fitness determination based on client requirementsBachelor's degreeSenior level Incident Response CertificationNice If YouExperience with SplunkExperience with GitHubExperience with ArcherAbility to review work from junior analysts and provide feedback for growthVetting:Applicants selected will be subject to a government investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements of the U.S. government client.CompensationAt 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 StatementAs 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 PolicyAI 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 ModelOur people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings.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-DiscriminationAll 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.