Remote Cyber Incident Response Lead

Booz Allen; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 87,000 - 198,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen is seeking a Cybersecurity Incident Response Analyst in Houston to monitor, analyze, detect, and respond to cyber events across information systems and networks. You will contribute to integrated cyber defense, incident response actions, and coordination with stakeholders.

The role requires 5+ years in cybersecurity/IT, 3+ years in IR/SOC, and experience with IR tools like SentinelOne/Splunk. A Secret clearance is required to qualify for this position.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity or IT.
• 3+ years in IR, SOC, or related disciplines.
• Experience with IR tools such as SentinelOne, Splunk, Defender.
• Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Apply monitoring, analysis, and response to cyber events and incidents.
• Develop and deliver clear recommendations and coordinate with stakeholders.
• Support SOC with incident response and triage, maintain chain of custody.
• Work with security teams to tune and enhance security devices.

Skills

APT hunting

Incident Response tools

Stakeholder comms

SOC operations

Communication to leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SentinelOne

Splunk

Microsoft Defender

Job description

Booz Allen is seeking a Cybersecurity Incident Response Analyst in Houston to monitor, analyze, detect, and respond to cyber events across information systems and networks. You will contribute to integrated cyber defense, incident response actions, and coordination with stakeholders.

The role requires 5+ years in cybersecurity/IT, 3+ years in IR/SOC, and experience with IR tools like SentinelOne/Splunk. A Secret clearance is required to qualify for this position.