Tier II-III Incident Response Analyst-Senior

Boston Government Services, LLC (BGS); Knoxville (TN); Hybrid; USD 157,213 - 184,956; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401K

Paid Vacation

Long and Short-Term Disability

Job summary

Boston Government Services, LLC (BGS) seeks a Senior Tier II-III Incident Response Analyst to support federal clients nationwide. This evergreen talent pool post gathers qualified candidates for high-impact investigations, forensics, threat hunting, malware analysis, and coordinated response.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree and senior incident response experience, with the ability to lead investigations and brief stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• Senior-level experience in incident response, forensics, threat hunting, malware analysis, security operations, or cyber threat intelligence.
• Hands-on experience with SIEM, EDR, forensic tools, packet analysis, malware analysis tooling, threat intelligence platforms, IDS/IPS, and case management systems.
• Knowledge of federal incident response reporting requirements, NIST SP 800-86, and structured evidence handling procedures.
• Ability to lead technical investigations and brief technical/non-technical stakeholders.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Successful drug screening.
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a security or clearance badge.

Responsibilities

• Lead advanced incident investigations and escalation of security events.
• Conduct deep-dive forensic analysis and malware analysis.
• Coordinate response actions for identified threats and anomalies.
• Perform APT hunting, IOC development, and CTI dissemination.
• Support evidence handling, chain-of-custody, and data preservation.
• Provide QA on incident closure and after-action reporting.
• Support SOC engineering with monitoring gaps and control improvements.

Skills

Incident response

Forensics

Threat hunting

Malware analysis

Security operations

Cyber threat intelligence

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

SIEM

EDR

Forensic tools

Packet analysis

Malware analysis tooling

Threat intel platforms

IDS/IPS

Case management

Job description

Boston Government Services, LLC. (BGS) has created this Evergreen Talent Pool post for gathering qualified candidates for a position relating to Tier II-III Incident Response Analyst-Senior to support our clients in various locations across the US.

BGS is an engineering, technology, and security firm helping to advance missions of national importance for government programs, national laboratories, national security facilities, nuclear operations, and complex projects. We support clients at every stage, from strategic planning and program management to the execution of engineering and technical activities. We work to attract and retain the best talent because the best talent delivers the best results for our clients. Our capabilities are based on our experience in complex, secure, and highly regulated environments. We leverage our experience and capabilities to provide mission-driven solutions tuned to our client\'s mission needs and strategic direction.

Work that Matters. People that Matter More. At BGS, we believe meaningful work starts with great people. We foster a culture built on respect, collaboration, and accountability—where employees are empowered to contribute ideas, grow professionally, and make an impact. We care about our employees’ well-being through competitive benefits, clear expectations, and an environment that values both excellence and connection.

If you align with BGS’ company values and culture, we would love for you to explore opportunities to join our growing team by checking out the job description below!

Responsibilities

• The Senior Tier II-III Incident Response Analyst leads advanced incident investigations, forensic response, threat hunting, malware analysis, cyber threat intelligence, and response coordination for high-impact cybersecurity events affecting client systems and data.
• Lead or coordinate advanced incident response investigations and escalated security events.
• Conduct deep-dive forensic analysis, malware analysis, suspicious code review, artifact analysis, and network/endpoint investigation.
• Coordinate response actions for identified threats, intrusions, anomalies, and suspicious activity.
• Perform APT hunting, IOC development, intelligence vetting, and CTI dissemination.
• Support digital evidence handling, full disk imaging when required, chain-of-custody documentation, and evidence preservation.
• Provide quality assurance on incident closure, after-action reporting, remediation recommendations, and knowledge management updates.
• Support SOC engineering efforts by identifying monitoring gaps, control improvements, detection enhancements, and procedural refinements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• Senior-level experience in incident response, forensics, threat hunting, malware analysis, security operations, or cyber threat intelligence.
• Hands-on experience with SIEM, EDR, forensic tools, packet analysis, malware analysis tooling, threat intelligence platforms, IDS/IPS, and case management systems.
• Knowledge of federal incident response reporting requirements, NIST SP 800-86, and structured evidence handling procedures.
• Ability to lead technical investigations and brief technical/non-technical stakeholders.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Successful drug screening.
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a security or clearance badge.

Preferred Qualifications

• GCFA, GCFE, GREM, GCIH, GCIA, CISSP, CySA+, CEH, or equivalent.

Location/Work Arrangement

• Schedule is full-time, Monday – Friday 40-hour week, 4/10’s, or 9/80’s and may require on call or overnight shifts depending on contract needs.
• This position may be fully onsite or hybrid/remote depending on the needs of the specific contract.

Benefits

BGS offers a competitive total compensation package to eligible employees. Benefits include Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Paid Vacation, 401K, Long and Short-Term Disability.

Starting compensation for this role typical salary ranges between $157,213 – $184,956 annually is commensurate with experience relative to the position and may vary based on candidate geographical location.

Eeo

BGS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.