Incident Response Analyst, Mid

The Opportunity:

Serve as a key member of a 24x7x365 Security Operations Center and Incident Response team, responsible for continuous monitoring, detection, investigation, and response to cybersecurity threats across enterprise networks, endpoints, applications, and security platforms. Perform incident response activities, such as alert and incident triage, log and artifact analysis, threat identification, containment support, and incident documentation while leveraging SIEM, EDR, IDS/IPS, SOAR, and forensic tools to validate and escalate security events. Contribute to the development of incident response playbooks and standard operating procedures, conduct proactive threat hunting using behavioral analytics and threat intelligence, and support continuous monitoring and assessment efforts to identify risks and strengthen detection capabilities. Collaborate closely with federal stakeholders, communicate findings to technical and nontechnical audiences, and produce highquality reports and briefings, all while helping to advance the maturity and effectiveness of the organization's security operations.

You Have:

• 2+ years of experience in a Security Operations Center (SOC) performing incident response activities, including event triage, log and artifact analysis, threat identification, incident documentation, and coordination of response actions

• Experience analyzing and responding to security events across enterprise networks, endpoints, applications, and security platforms, such as SIEM, EDR, IDS/IPS, firewalls, and vulnerability management tools

• Experience developing or contributing to incident response playbooks, workflows, or standard operating procedures

• Experience with continuous monitoring and security assessment practices, including control evaluation and risk identification

• Experience with security tools and investigative techniques used by SOC and incident response teams, such as packet analysis, log correlation, malware triage, and forensic imaging

• Ability to communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical audiences

• Ability to produce highquality incident reports, briefings, and technical documentation

• Public Trust

• Bachelor's degree

Nice If You Have:

• Experience with enterprise security technologies, including SOAR platforms, and digital forensics solutions

• Experience conducting threat hunting activities, leveraging behavioral analytics, threat intelligence, and anomaly detection to identify emerging threats

• Knowledge of cybersecurity principles, including network security, endpoint security, identity and access management, and secure configuration baselines

• Knowledge of modern application and infrastructure security concepts, such as container security, API security, and workload protection

• Ability to build strong client relationships, collaborate across teams, and communicate complex technical concepts in a clear manner

• CISSP, CySA+, GCIH, GSEC, CISSP certifications

Vetting:

Applicants selected will be subject to a government investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements of the U.S. government client; Public Trust determination is required.

Compensation

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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.