Senior Cyber Defense Analyst | Lead Incident Response

Mission Technologies, a division of HII; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 75,791 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Mission Technologies, a division of HII, is seeking an Information Assurance Engineer to lead cyber defense operations and ensure a strong security posture. The role requires experience in monitoring and analyzing security events, mentoring junior analysts, and conducting threat intelligence analysis.

Candidates must possess a relevant degree, active TS/SCI clearance, and be able to obtain industry certifications within 90 days. This full-time position is based in Springfield, Virginia, offering a competitive salary range.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with continuous monitoring and analysis for hosted information systems.
• Must have IAT level II certification or ability to obtain within 90 days.
• Active TS/SCI government security clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Lead advanced cyber defense operations across mission-critical systems.
• Conduct deep-diving analysis of security alerts and system logs.
• Mentor and coach junior analysts.

Skills

Cyber defense operations

Threat intelligence analysis

Incident response

Mentoring and coaching

Splunk or SIEM experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

Splunk

EDR

SIEM

Job description

Mission Technologies, a division of HII, is seeking an Information Assurance Engineer to lead cyber defense operations and ensure a strong security posture. The role requires experience in monitoring and analyzing security events, mentoring junior analysts, and conducting threat intelligence analysis.

Candidates must possess a relevant degree, active TS/SCI clearance, and be able to obtain industry certifications within 90 days. This full-time position is based in Springfield, Virginia, offering a competitive salary range.