Incident Response Analyst, Senior

Job Number: R
Incident Response Analyst, Senior

Key Role:

Apply an understanding of monitoring, analyzing, detecting, and responding to cyber events and incidents in information systems and networks. Contribute to an integrated, dynamic cyber defense and leverage cybersecurity solutions to deliver cybersecurity operational services, including intrusion detection and prevention, situational awareness of network intrusions, security events and data spillage, and incident response actions. Contribute to the development of innovative principles and ideas, work on unusually complex problems, and provide solutions that are highly creative. Handle major, high impact incidents, generate clear, concise recommendations, and coordinate activities and professional communications across a range of stakeholders. Work closely with security teams to develop, tune, automate, and enhance network and host-based security devices, support the SOC with managing the response to client Cyber intrusions, perform extensive network and host triage, maintain strict chain-of-custody, analyze documentation and reports, and perform remediation, as required.

Basic Qualifications:

• 6+ years of experience in cyber security or information technology disciplines
• 4+ years of experience with Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) hunting, penetration testing, digital forensics, malware reverse engineering, SOC operations, or incident response
• Experience with Incident Response tools such as SentinelOne, Splunk, or Microsoft Defender
• Ability to adapt communications styles and messaging for professionals at all levels of leadership
• An active OSCP, CCNA-Security, CySA+, GCIH, GICSP, PenTest+, or a similar industry-recognized certification
• Secret clearance
• Bachelor's degree

Additional Qualifications:

• Ability to detect and search for MITRE ATT&CK TTPs and common attacker methodologies using PCAP data with tools such as Wireshark
• Ability to analyze Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) alerts to identify security issues for investigation and remediation
• Ability to profile and track malicious actors that pose a threat in coordination with threat intelligence support teams
• Ability to review and analyze security log files from various sources, including cloud, network, endpoint, or ICAM
• Ability to be self-driven, work independently, and handle multiple tasks concurrently
• TS/SCI clearance

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; Secret clearance is required.

Compensation

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Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual's particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $86,800.00 to $198,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen's total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Identity Statement

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Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of flexibility and collaboration, whether that happens in person or remotely.

• If this position is listed as remote or hybrid, you'll periodically work from a Booz Allen or client site facility.
• If this position is listed as onsite, you'll work with colleagues and clients in person, as needed for the specific role.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.