Remote Federal Incident Response Analyst

Cyber Synergy Consulting Group; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A cybersecurity consulting firm is seeking an Incident Response Analyst to support incident management for federal contracts. The role includes event triage, incident investigations, and close coordination with federal cybersecurity teams. Ideal candidates will have experience with enterprise incident response tools and a good understanding of federal cybersecurity frameworks. Remote work is permitted with occasional on-site duties in the Washington, D.C. area.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting federal agencies (HHS, DHS, DoD, DOJ, etc.) is a plus.
• Certifications such as Security+, CySA+, CEH, GCIH preferred.
• Knowledge of scripting languages (Python, PowerShell) is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial triage of security events across various platforms.
• Conduct incident investigations including forensics and log analysis.
• Provide daily updates on incident status and investigative steps.
• Contribute to improvement of incident response processes.

Skills

CrowdStrike Falcon (EDR)

FireEye/Trellix

Splunk

NetWitness

Magnet AXIOM

Strong understanding of adversary techniques

Ability to document investigations

Education

2–5+ years of experience in cybersecurity operations

Tools

ServiceNow

Packet analysis tools (Wireshark)

Job description

A cybersecurity consulting firm is seeking an Incident Response Analyst to support incident management for federal contracts. The role includes event triage, incident investigations, and close coordination with federal cybersecurity teams. Ideal candidates will have experience with enterprise incident response tools and a good understanding of federal cybersecurity frameworks. Remote work is permitted with occasional on-site duties in the Washington, D.C. area.