Security Operations Analyst: Incident Response Pro

Booz Allen Hamilton; United States; Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking a cybersecurity professional to respond to and resolve incidents, aiming to prevent reoccurrence and shape new security principles. You will work on complex problems with significant decision latitude and mentor team members.

Applicants should have 5+ years in IT or intelligence operations, familiarity with kill chains and MITRE ATT&CK, and a TS clearance, with a Bachelor's degree expected by Winter 2026. The role emphasizes innovative, proactive defense strategies.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience supporting Information Technology or Intelligence Operations
• Experience with Intelligence Driven Defense, Cyber Kill Chain methodology, or MITRE ATT&CK framework
• Knowledge of industry-accepted standards for incident response actions and best practices for SOC operations
• Knowledge of security operation tools, including SIMs or DCAP analysis
• Knowledge of intrusion set tactics, techniques, and procedures
• Top Secret clearance
• Scheduled to obtain a Bachelor's degree by Winter 2026

Responsibilities

• Respond to and resolve cybersecurity incidents and proactively prevent recurrence
• Mentor or supervise employees and technical competencies
• Operate with substantial latitude for unreviewed action or decision
• Contribute to the development of new principles and concepts

Skills

Cybersecurity incident response

Intelligence Driven Defense

MITRE ATT&CK

Cyber Kill Chain

Education

Bachelor's degree (by Winter 2026)

Tools

Microsoft Sentinel

Splunk

DCAP analysis

Job description

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking a cybersecurity professional to respond to and resolve incidents, aiming to prevent reoccurrence and shape new security principles. You will work on complex problems with significant decision latitude and mentor team members.

Applicants should have 5+ years in IT or intelligence operations, familiarity with kill chains and MITRE ATT&CK, and a TS clearance, with a Bachelor's degree expected by Winter 2026. The role emphasizes innovative, proactive defense strategies.