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# Cyber Incident Detection/Response Analyst (Mid)

- **Company:** NTT DATA Corporation
- **Location:** Springfield, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $96,492 - $144,738
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Antivirus Softwares, Intrusion Detection Systems, Network Forensics, Anti-Phishing, Security Information and Event Management, Mitre Att&ck, Malware, Cyber Threat Analysis, Firewalls (Computer Science), Web Filtering, Cybercrime, Microsoft Sentinel, Splunk, Servicenow
- **Published:** November 13, 2026
- **Apply:** https://careers-inc.nttdata.com/talentcommunity/apply/1450268900/?locale=en_US

## About the Role

* Minimum 6 years of cybersecurity incident detection, response, investigation, or SOC experience.
 * Active cybersecurity incident-response certification, such as CompTIA CySA+, GIAC GCIH, GIAC GCFA, or an equivalent validated against the assigned 8140 work role.
 * Ability to work on-site in Springfield, VA, including rotating shifts, nights, weekends, and federal holidays as needed to support 24x7x365 operations.
 * Active Top Secret Security Clearance

Preferred qualifications:

 * Experience in incident command, endpoint and network forensics, threat intelligence, cloud investigations, phishing/malware response, and MITRE ATT&CK.
 * Working knowledge of Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel or comparable SIEM, enterprise EDR, ServiceNow, and federal incident handling procedures.

## Description

We are currently seeking a Cyber Incident Detection/Response Analyst (Mid) to join our team in Springfield, Virginia (US-VA), United States (US)., Play a key role in defending our client's enterprise IT environment against evolving cyber threats. Investigate security incidents, analyze suspicious activity, coordinate response and remediation efforts, and help strengthen the ability to detect, respond to, and recover from cyberattacks. This position offers the opportunity to tackle complex cybersecurity challenges across interconnected networks, cloud platforms, and mission-critical systems. Perform Tier 2 cyber incident investigation, response coordination, containment and remediation tracking for complex events affecting enterprise systems and networks., * Investigate security events using SIEM, EDR, IDS/IPS, firewall, antivirus, web filtering, and threat intelligence data.

 * Correlate indicators, host/network artifacts and adversary behavior to determine scope, severity, probable root cause, and operational impact.
 * Coordinate containment, eradication, recovery, and stakeholder communications using approved incident response processes and authority.
 * Lead focused technical incident response activities or shifts when assigned; coordinate with SOC/NOC staff and external incident response partners.
 * Conduct host forensic triage and support malware analysis in controlled environments, as authorized; preserve evidence and chain of custody.
 * Perform quality assurance on incident documentation and closure; identify recurring patterns and improve playbooks and knowledge articles.