Lead Cyber Defense & Forensics Incident Response

Tyto Athene, LLC; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A cybersecurity firm is seeking a Cyber Defense Forensics Lead in Ashburn, VA to lead critical cyber incident investigations. The role requires extensive experience in cybersecurity, especially in incident response and threat analysis. Candidates should have strong skills in forensics and mentoring junior analysts. A TS/SCI clearance is mandatory. This full-time position offers a chance to support law enforcement and enhance the firm's cyber defense capabilities.

Qualifications

• Minimum of seven years of professional cybersecurity experience.
• Expertise in incident response and threat analysis.
• Strong understanding of CIA triad principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead analysis and investigation of cybersecurity incidents.
• Utilize security tools for analysis and triage of alerts.
• Coordinate with law enforcement and external parties.

Skills

Incident response

Insider threat investigations

Forensics

Threat analysis

Cybersecurity monitoring

Evidence capturing

Mentoring junior team members

Education

CISSP - Certified Information Systems Security Professional

GCFA - GIAC Certified Forensic Analyst

GCFE - GIAC Certified Forensic Examiner

GNFA - GIAC Network Forensic Analyst

Tools

SIEM platforms

Endpoint threat detection tools

Insider threat detection tools

Host-based forensic tools

Intrusion detection and analysis capabilities

Job description

A cybersecurity firm is seeking a Cyber Defense Forensics Lead in Ashburn, VA to lead critical cyber incident investigations. The role requires extensive experience in cybersecurity, especially in incident response and threat analysis. Candidates should have strong skills in forensics and mentoring junior analysts. A TS/SCI clearance is mandatory. This full-time position offers a chance to support law enforcement and enhance the firm's cyber defense capabilities.