Part-Time Tier 2 Incident Response Analyst (Weekend Nights)

Tyto Athene, LLC; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A cybersecurity firm is looking for a Tier 2 Incident Response Analyst to support law enforcement in Washington, DC. You will monitor security tools, triage alerts, and investigate cyber threats. Ideal candidates have six years in cybersecurity, preferably three in SOC or IR roles. Key responsibilities include analyzing high-priority incidents and mentoring junior analysts. This hybrid position requires US Government Clearance and is customer-facing. Join us to enhance your cybersecurity skills while contributing to our mission.

Qualifications

• Minimum of six years of cybersecurity experience with three years in SOC or IR role.
• CISSP or CEH certification is preferred.
• Experience with major cloud service offerings.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and triage security alerts using security tools.
• Perform analysis of high-priority cybersecurity incidents.
• Document findings and intake reports in the Incident Management System.

Skills

Cybersecurity experience

Incident Response experience

Communication skills

Technical writing

Customer service mentality

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Cybersecurity or related

Tools

SIEM

Sumo Logic

Splunk

Job description

Tyto Athene is searching for a Tier 2 Incident Response Analyst (IR) 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 monitoring our tools, triaging alerts, and investigating potential cyber threats. As a SOC team member, you will also serve as the initial point of contact for cybersecurity incidents, ensuring prompt and effective responses. We provide a supportive environment for you to learn from senior SOC team members, cross-train for other positions, and attend external training. We want to see you grow and improve your cybersecurity skills. Join us and delve into the complexities of monitoring enterprise networks, learn basic incident response techniques, and how to effectively investigate phishing threats against our clients.

Responsibilities

• Utilize 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 SOC Analysts to enhance their skills and capabilities

Required

• Minimum of six (6) years of cybersecurity experience with at least three (3) years in a SOC watch floor analyst or IR role
• 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
• 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

Clearance

• US Government Clearance required

Location

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

Shift

• Fri Night - Sat Morning 10pm - 10am and/or Sat Night - Sun Morning 10pm - 10am