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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Cyber Incident Response Team (CIRT) Analyst - Requires TS/SCI Clearance - **Company:** General Dynamics Information Technology - **Location:** Falls Church, VA, United States - **Salary:** $93,500.0 - $126,500.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** CompTIA Security+, Cyber Security, Digital Forensics, Red Team (Cyber Security), Information Technology, Cybercrime, Cyber Warfare - **Published:** October 16, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/599D9C0D8F664C0284E295DD712080C7/job/ ## About the Role Accreditation Standards,Cyber Defense,Cyber Incident Response,Cyber Infrastructure,Cyber Risks Certifications: CompTIA Security+ CE | CompTIA - CompTIA, Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) | EC-Council - EC-Council Experience: 4 + years of related experience, * Proficiency in collecting and analyzing logs, system images, packet captures, and other artifacts from various sources. * Familiarity with current cyber defense tools and technologies used for monitoring, detection, analysis, and response. * Strong organizational skills for multitasking, prioritizing incidents, and meeting tight deadlines. * Excellent oral and written communication skills for both technical and non-technical audiences, including reports, briefings, and training materials. * Ability to work independently, adapt to fast-paced environments, and solve complex technical problems. WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED * Education: Bachelor's degree in information technology, computer science, or a related technical discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, technical certifications or training, and work experience. * Certification Requirements: * Must possess the appropriate baseline certification(s) to achieve a minimum of DoW 8570.01-M Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level II (e.g., CompTIA Security+ CE) prior to start. * Must obtain an additional computing environment certification within six months of hire based on position designation (e.g., CEH, CCNA-Security, CND, etc.). * Candidate may discuss specifics with the program's Cyber Security Manager. * When DoW 8140 requirements are implemented on the program/contract, employees will need to conform to 8140 certification standards. * Security Clearance Level: Active TS/SCI * Location: Full time onsite in Falls Church, VA. * Role Requirements: * 4+ years of practical experience with cyber incident response, especially on DoW networks. * Experience with digital forensics and analysis of network and host-based artifacts. ## Description * Perform triage of cyber incidents, identifying scope, urgency, and potential impact. * Manage, document, and track cyber defense incidents from detection to resolution. * Provide technical support for real-time cyber defense incident handling tasks. * Investigate and resolve cybersecurity incidents, ensuring rapid remediation and/or mitigation of cyber threats. * Demonstrate effectiveness through handling Red Team activity and investigation. * Provide on-call and after-hours support as needed to meet mission demands. * Prepare and conduct training courses related to incident response at least four times per calendar year. * Support efforts to maintain the customer's CSSP (Cyber Security Service Provider) accreditation, including documentation and technical writing. * Update and maintain Incident Response tactics, techniques, procedures, and training documentation. Collaborate Describe interactions with the team to achieve the mission * Rapidly respond to time-sensitive security events and work collaboratively under tight deadlines. * Participate in cross-functional teams and meetings to improve cybersecurity posture. * Build trust, credibility, and strong working relationships with both customers and team members. * Exhibit a collaborative mindset with strong customer service skills. * Communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical stakeholders, ensuring shared understanding of incident status and risk. Drive Key outcomes + how the team innovates, resolves challenges, etc. * Proactively identify and recommend mitigations for vulnerabilities to strengthen the program's cyber defense posture. * Collect and analyze network and/or host artifacts from various sources, including logs, system images, and packet captures, to characterize activity, determine root cause and operational impact, and enable rapid remediation. * Apply strong understanding of cybersecurity concepts, including mitigation strategies, root cause analysis, and Red Team operations, to improve incident response effectiveness. * Leverage attention to detail, problem-solving capabilities, and analytical thinking to resolve complex cyber incidents. * Demonstrate dependability, punctuality, and responsiveness to management while meeting mission-critical deadlines. Utilize