Incident Response Analyst Shift Lead - Washington DC

VetJobs; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision

401(k) match

Paid Time Off

STD/LTD/Life Insurance

Parental leave

Job summary

Quantum Sky is seeking an Incident Response Analyst Shift Lead to guide a team of IR analysts in monitoring security tools, triaging alerts, and investigating threats for a law enforcement customer in Washington, DC. The role emphasizes mentorship of Tier 1–2 staff and ongoing training opportunities.

You will lead 5–7 analysts, work in a hybrid client-site environment, and collaborate with threat intelligence teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum of six (6) years of cybersecurity experience with at least three (3) years in a SOC watch floor analyst or IR role.
• Experience leading and mentoring more junior analysts.
• Bachelor's Degree or higher in Cybersecurity or related is preferred.
• CISSP or CEH certification; other experience or training may be substitutable at the client's discretion.
• Experience with cloud service provider offerings.
• Knowledge of malware and zero trust principles.
• Knowledge of Windows and Unix operating systems.
• Proficiency in technical writing and effective communication.
• Comfortable in customer facing environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of 5-7 analysts to analyze, investigate, and triage security alerts.
• Monitor client environments including cloud/SaaS for adversarial activity.
• Perform in-depth analysis of high-priority incidents.
• Use advanced tools to identify root causes, scope and impact of incidents.
• Collaborate with threat hunting and threat intelligence teams.
• Develop, implement, and tune SOC detections and alert signatures.
• Document triage findings and intake reports in the IMS.
• Learn new investigative techniques and emerging threats.
• Contribute to evolving SOC processes and procedures.
• Provide guidance to Tier 1 and 2 analysts.

Skills

Cybersecurity experience

SOC leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Customer facing

Technical writing

Regex & scripting

GiAC/CompTIA certs

Cloud services

Windows/Unix

Education

High School/GED

Bachelor's degree or higher

Tools

SIEM (Splunk)

SIEM (Sumo Logic)

Job description

Job Description

ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience, our processes will follow the next steps. All positions are onsite, unless otherwise stated.

Description

Quantum Sky is searching for an Incident Response Analyst Shift Lead to support a law enforcement customer in Washington, DC. Our IR analysts form the backbone of our cybersecurity services. You will play a critical role in securing our customers by leading a team of incident response analysts in monitoring our tools, triaging alerts, and investigating potential cyber threats. Your team will serve as the initial point of contact for cybersecurity incidents, ensuring prompt and effective responses. You will provide guidance and mentorship to Tier 1 and 2 SOC Analysts to enhance their skills and capabilities, and you will have the opportunity to learn from senior SOC team members and attend external training.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of 5-7 analyst utilizing security tools to analyze, investigate, and triage security alerts
• Monitor our customers environments, including cloud and SaaS solutions for evidence of adversarial activity
• Perform in-depth analysis and investigation of high-priority cybersecurity incidents
• Utilize advanced tools, such as host based digital forensics or malware analysis capabilities, to identify incidents’ root causes, scope, and impact
• Collaborate with cyber threat hunting and cyber threat intelligence teams
• Participate in the development, implementation, and tuning of the SOC tools detection content and alerting signatures.
• Accurately document triage findings, and intake reports of external cybersecurity events from SOC customers via phone or email in the SOCs Incident Management System (IMS)
• Learn new open and closed-source investigative techniques
• Perform research into emerging threats and vulnerabilities to aid their prevention and mitigation
• Help shape the evolution of processes and procedures of the SOC
• Provide guidance and mentorship to Tier 1 and 2 SOC Analysts to enhance their skills and capabilities

Minimum Education Required

High School/GED

Preferred Education

Bachelors

Qualifications

• Minimum of six (6) years of cybersecurity experience with at least three (3) years in a SOC watch floor analyst or IR role
• Experience leading and mentoring more junior analysts
• Bachelor's Degree or higher in Cybersecurity or related is preferred
• CISSP or CEH certification; additional experience, formal training, certifications, and/or education may be substitutable at the client's discretion
• Experience in some of the following tools and technologies: i.e. SIEM experience required with Sumo Logic/Splunk preferred.
• Knowledge of common attacker tools, techniques and procedures (TTP)
• Experience with major cloud service provider offerings
• Knowledge of malware
• Knowledge of enterprise architecture including zero trust principles
• Knowledge of Windows and Unix operating systems
• Knowledge of common phishing techniques and how to investigate them
• Proficiency in technical writing
• Able to accurately and succinctly convey information through speaking, email, and presentations
• Comfortable in customer facing environments
• Ability to maintain a positive customer service mentality

Shift

• M-F 6 am - 2:30 pm

Clearance

• TS/SCI Clearance required

Location

• This hybrid role is expected to be on the client site at least 2 days per week.

Compensation

Compensation is unique to each candidate and relative to the skills and experience they bring to the position. The salary range for this position is typically between $135,000-$145,000. This does not guarantee a specific salary as compensation is based upon multiple factors such as education, experience, certifications, and other requirements, and may fall outside of the above-stated range.

Benefits

Highlights of our benefits include Health/Dental/Vision, 401(k) match, Paid Time Off, STD/LTD/Life Insurance, Referral Bonuses, professional development reimbursement, and parental leave.

Preferred Experience

• Previous SOC or incident response experience
• Working knowledge of regex and scripting languages
• Any SOC analyst relevant certifications such as those from GIAC or CompTIA
• The initiative to ask for assistance and offer fresh ideas to improve the SOC’s performance

Certificates / Security Clearances / Other

• CISSP or CEH certification; additional experience, formal training, certifications, and/or education may be substitutable at the client's discretion