Tier II, III Incident Response Analyst-Senior

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.

• 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.

• Schedule is full-time, Monday - Friday 40-hour week, 4/10's, or 9/80's and may require on call or overnight shifts depending on contract needs.
• This position may be fully onsite or hybrid/remote depending on the needs of the specific contract., BGS offers a competitive total compensation package to eligible employees. Benefits include Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Paid Vacation, 401K, Long and Short-Term Disability.

Starting compensation for this role typical salary ranges between $157,213 - $184,956 annually is commensurate with experience relative to the position and may vary based on candidate geographical location.

EEO: BGS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Exclusive Agreement Disclaimer: BGS has standing contracts with federal agencies throughout the United States. We require an affirmative exclusive agreement to represent all candidates to our clients. By submitting this application, you are consenting to allow BGS to represent you as a candidate for the role in which you are applying.

Boston Government Services, LLC. (BGS) has created this Evergreen Talent Pool post for gathering qualified candidates for a position relating to Tier II, III Incident Response Analyst-Senior to support our clients in various locations across the US. BGS is an engineering, technology, and security firm helping to advance missions of national importance for government programs, national laboratories, national security facilities, nuclear operations, and complex projects. We support clients at every stage, from strategic planning and program management to the execution of engineering and technical activities. We work to attract and retain the best talent because the best talent delivers the best results for our clients. Our capabilities are based on our experience in complex, secure, and highly regulated environments. We leverage our experience and capabilities to provide mission-driven solutions tuned to our client's mission needs and strategic direction. Work that Matters. People that Matter More. At BGS, we believe meaningful work starts with great people. We foster a culture built on respect, collaboration, and accountability-where employees are empowered to contribute ideas, grow professionally, and make an impact. We care about our employees' well-being through competitive benefits, clear expectations, and an environment that values both excellence and connection.