Remote Cybersecurity Incident Response Analyst

Amentum; Hagåtña (GU); Remote; USD 68,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement benefits (401(k))

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Tax-saving options

Disability and life insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a Cybersecurity Analyst focused on Incident Management for a fully remote, hands-on position. You will design security controls, coordinate with MSSP/SOC, respond to critical incidents, and investigate security events using logs and threat intel.

Ideal candidates have 2–3 years of relevant experience, a Security+ or equivalent, and hands-on Azure/M365 experience, with willingness to travel up to 10% and to adapt to evolving priorities.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Typically, two to three years of relevant experience with Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or related field
• Current Security+ or similar industry certification
• Solid experience in Threat Intelligence/Hunting using KQL
• Microsoft Azure experience, including M365
• Experience with Windows/Linux log management and analysis
• Experience in Incident Management and Breach Investigations
• Experience creating playbooks and detection automations
• Experience in SIEM Management
• Ability to travel up to 10%

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and implement security controls to protect information systems, enterprise applications and data
• Work closely with MSSP/SOC to monitor and improve Incident Response services
• Participate in 2nd-level SOC activities, e.g. respond to critical incidents escalated by MSSP
• Analyze, troubleshoot and investigate security-related IT system anomalies from logs and alerts
• Optimize processes/tooling and automate recurring tasks
• Provide off-hours support on an infrequent basis
• Maintain and update relevant system and process documentation
• Cover other assignments as needed

Skills

Boundary protection

MITRE ATT&CK

Time management

Communication skills

Self-starter

Minimal supervision

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Information Systems

Tools

Microsoft Azure

M365

KQL

Windows/Linux log management

Job description

Amentum is seeking a Cybersecurity Analyst focused on Incident Management for a fully remote, hands-on position. You will design security controls, coordinate with MSSP/SOC, respond to critical incidents, and investigate security events using logs and threat intel.

Ideal candidates have 2–3 years of relevant experience, a Security+ or equivalent, and hands-on Azure/M365 experience, with willingness to travel up to 10% and to adapt to evolving priorities.