Incident Response Analyst, Mid

Booz Allen Hamilton Inc.
Bethesda, MD, United States
2 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Internship / Graduate position
Employment type
Part-time / full-time
Experience level
Experienced
Experience required
2 years minimum
Compensation
$62,000.0 - $141,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Kubernetes Security Cyber Security Digital Forensics Identity and Access Management Intrusion Detection and Prevention Intrusion Detection Systems Network Security Log Analysis Packet Analyzer Runbook Security Information and Event Management Software Vulnerability Management
+6 more
Computer Networking Systems In-Plane Switching (IPS) Software Security Malware Cyber Threat Analysis Firewalls (Computer Science)

Job description

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. The role performs hands-on 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. The analyst contributes to the development of incident response playbooks and standard operating procedures, conducts proactive threat hunting using behavioral analytics and threat intelligence, and supports continuous monitoring and assessment efforts to identify risks and strengthen detection capabilities. This position collaborates closely with federal stakeholders, communicates findings to technical and non-technical audiences, and produces high-quality reports and briefings, all while helping to advance the maturity and effectiveness of the organization’s security operations. You’ll respond to and resolve cyber security incidents, participate in cyber incident response investigations requiring forensic, malware, and log analysis, and analyze forensic images and triage datasets to identify indicators of compromise, lateral movement, and unauthorized access or exfiltration of data. Apply specific functional knowledge, working or general industry knowledge. You’ll develop or contribute to solutions to a variety of problems of moderate scope and complexity. You’ll work independently with some guidance, may review or guide activities of more junior employees.

Requirements

  • 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 log analysis, 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, and produce high-quality incident reports, briefings, and technical documentation
  • Public Trust
  • Bachelor’s degree

Nice If You Have:

  • Experience with enterprise security technologies, including SIEM, EDR, IDS/IPS, SOAR platforms, vulnerability management tools, 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 various teams, and communicate complex technical concepts in a clear manner
  • CISSP, CySA+, GCIH, GSEC, or 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.

Benefits & conditions

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

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 $62,000.00 to $141,000.00 (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

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

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Work Model Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration, whether it occurs in person or virtually. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings.

  • Remote: If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.
  • Hybrid: If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen facility frequently, in alignment with leadership expectations and the needs of the role. You may also be required to work from or visit a customer facility.
  • Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role., Booz Allen is an advanced technology company. We build commercial-grade products and solutions for America’s most critical defense, civil, and national security priorities.

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