Tyto Athene, LLC
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Tier 2 Incident Response Analyst
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Tyto Athene, LLC
This range is provided by Tyto Athene, LLC. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range $100,000.00/yr - $110,000.00/yr
Tyto Athene is searching for a
Tier 2 Incident Response Analyst (IR)
to support a law enforcement customer in Washington, DC. Our IR analysts form the backbone of our cybersecurity services. You will play a critical role in securing our customers by monitoring our tools, triaging alerts, and investigating potential cyber threats. As a SOC team member, you will also serve as the initial point of contact for cybersecurity incidents, ensuring prompt and effective responses. We provide a supportive environment for you to learn from senior SOC team members, cross‑train for other positions, and attend external training. We want to see you grow and improve your cybersecurity skills. Join us and delve into the complexities of monitoring enterprise networks, learn basic incident response techniques, and how to effectively investigate phishing threats against our clients.
Responsibilities:
Utilize security tools to analyze, investigate, and triage security alerts
Monitor our customers environments, including cloud and SaaS solutions for evidence of adversarial activity
Perform in‑depth analysis and investigation of high‑priority cybersecurity incidents
Utilize advanced tools, such as host‑based digital forensics or malware analysis capabilities, to identify incidents’ root causes, scope, and impact
Collaborate with cyber threat hunting and cyber threat intelligence teams
Participate in the development, implementation, and tuning of the SOC tools detection content and alerting signatures.
Accurately document triage findings, and intake reports of external cybersecurity events from SOC customers via phone or email in the SOCs Incident Management System (IMS)
Learn new open and closed‑source investigative techniques
Perform research into emerging threats and vulnerabilities to aid their prevention and mitigation
Help shape the evolution of processes and procedures of the SOC
Provide guidance and mentorship to Tier 1 SOC Analysts to enhance their skills and capabilities
Required:
Minimum of six (6) years of cybersecurity experience with at least three (3) years in a SOC watch floor analyst or IR role
Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Cybersecurity or related is preferred
CISSP or CEH certification; additional experience, formal training, certifications, and/or education may be substitutable at the client’s discretion
Experience in some of the following tools and technologies: SIEM experience required with Sumo Logic/Splunk preferred.
Knowledge of common attacker tools, techniques and procedures (TTP)
Experience with major cloud service provider offerings
Knowledge of malware
Knowledge of enterprise architecture including zero trust principles
Knowledge of Windows and Unix operating systems
Knowledge of common phishing techniques and how to investigate them
Proficiency in technical writing
Able to accurately and succinctly convey information through speaking, email, and presentations
Comfortable in customer facing environments
Ability to maintain a positive customer service mentality
Previous SOC or incident response experience
Working knowledge of regex and scripting languages
Any SOC analyst relevant certifications such as those from GIAC or CompTIA
The initiative to ask for assistance and offer fresh ideas to improve the SOC’s performance
Shift:
We are looking for both Day Shift (6AM-2PM) and Swing Shift (2PM - 10PM)
Clearance:
TS/SCI Clearance required
Location:
This hybrid role is expected to be on the client site at least 2 days per week.
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Information Technology
IT Services and IT Consulting and Computer and Network Security
Benefits
Medical insurance
401(k)
Vision insurance
Pension plan
Paid maternity leave
Tuition assistance
Paid paternity leave
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Tier 2 Incident Response Analyst
role at
Tyto Athene, LLC
This range is provided by Tyto Athene, LLC. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range $100,000.00/yr - $110,000.00/yr
Tyto Athene is searching for a
Tier 2 Incident Response Analyst (IR)
to support a law enforcement customer in Washington, DC. Our IR analysts form the backbone of our cybersecurity services. You will play a critical role in securing our customers by monitoring our tools, triaging alerts, and investigating potential cyber threats. As a SOC team member, you will also serve as the initial point of contact for cybersecurity incidents, ensuring prompt and effective responses. We provide a supportive environment for you to learn from senior SOC team members, cross‑train for other positions, and attend external training. We want to see you grow and improve your cybersecurity skills. Join us and delve into the complexities of monitoring enterprise networks, learn basic incident response techniques, and how to effectively investigate phishing threats against our clients.
Responsibilities:
Utilize security tools to analyze, investigate, and triage security alerts
Monitor our customers environments, including cloud and SaaS solutions for evidence of adversarial activity
Perform in‑depth analysis and investigation of high‑priority cybersecurity incidents
Utilize advanced tools, such as host‑based digital forensics or malware analysis capabilities, to identify incidents’ root causes, scope, and impact
Collaborate with cyber threat hunting and cyber threat intelligence teams
Participate in the development, implementation, and tuning of the SOC tools detection content and alerting signatures.
Accurately document triage findings, and intake reports of external cybersecurity events from SOC customers via phone or email in the SOCs Incident Management System (IMS)
Learn new open and closed‑source investigative techniques
Perform research into emerging threats and vulnerabilities to aid their prevention and mitigation
Help shape the evolution of processes and procedures of the SOC
Provide guidance and mentorship to Tier 1 SOC Analysts to enhance their skills and capabilities
Required:
Minimum of six (6) years of cybersecurity experience with at least three (3) years in a SOC watch floor analyst or IR role
Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Cybersecurity or related is preferred
CISSP or CEH certification; additional experience, formal training, certifications, and/or education may be substitutable at the client’s discretion
Experience in some of the following tools and technologies: SIEM experience required with Sumo Logic/Splunk preferred.
Knowledge of common attacker tools, techniques and procedures (TTP)
Experience with major cloud service provider offerings
Knowledge of malware
Knowledge of enterprise architecture including zero trust principles
Knowledge of Windows and Unix operating systems
Knowledge of common phishing techniques and how to investigate them
Proficiency in technical writing
Able to accurately and succinctly convey information through speaking, email, and presentations
Comfortable in customer facing environments
Ability to maintain a positive customer service mentality
Previous SOC or incident response experience
Working knowledge of regex and scripting languages
Any SOC analyst relevant certifications such as those from GIAC or CompTIA
The initiative to ask for assistance and offer fresh ideas to improve the SOC’s performance
Shift:
We are looking for both Day Shift (6AM-2PM) and Swing Shift (2PM - 10PM)
Clearance:
TS/SCI Clearance required
Location:
This hybrid role is expected to be on the client site at least 2 days per week.
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Information Technology
IT Services and IT Consulting and Computer and Network Security
Benefits
Medical insurance
401(k)
Vision insurance
Pension plan
Paid maternity leave
Tuition assistance
Paid paternity leave
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