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# Tier II, III Incident Response Analyst-Senior

- **Company:** Boston Government Services
- **Location:** Oak Ridge, TN, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $157,213.0 - $184,956.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Multitier Architecture, Code Review, Cyber Security, Computer Telephony Integration, Intrusion Detection Systems, Knowledge Management, Packet Analyzer, Security Information and Event Management, Forensic Toolkit, Malware, Cyber Threat Analysis, Cybercrime
- **Published:** July 22, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9048153/tier-ii-iii-incident-response-analyst-senior

## About the Role

* 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.

## Description

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.


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