Tier 2 Incident Response Analyst — Washington, DC at

About the Team

Tyto Athene is a trusted leader in IT services, delivering mission-focused digital transformation with over 50 years of experience. Our expertise spans Network Modernization, Hybrid Cloud, Cybersecurity, and Enterprise IT, empowering clients in Defense, Intelligence, Space, National Security, and Public Safety sectors. We believe success starts with our people, fostering a collaborative, innovative, and mission-driven environment where every team member plays a critical role in shaping the future of technology.

Our Incident Response (IR) analysts form the backbone of our cybersecurity services. As a member of the SOC team, you will serve as the initial point of contact for cybersecurity incidents, ensuring prompt and effective responses while monitoring enterprise networks and investigating potential threats.

About the Role

We are searching for a Part-Time Tier 2 Incident Response Analyst to support a law enforcement customer in Washington, DC. In this hybrid role, you will play a critical part in securing our customers by triaging alerts, investigating high-priority incidents, and collaborating with cyber threat hunting and intelligence teams.

This position offers a supportive environment designed for growth. You will learn from senior SOC team members, cross-train for other positions, and attend external training to deepen your skills in monitoring enterprise networks, incident response techniques, and phishing investigations. You will also have the opportunity to help shape the evolution of SOC processes and provide mentorship to Tier 1 analysts.

Hiring Process

Candidates must possess a current TS/SCI Clearance to be considered for this role. The interview process will assess your technical capabilities, customer service mentality, and fit within our mission-driven culture.

Equal Opportunity

Tyto Athene, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Work location

Work model: Hybrid

913, 10th Street Northeast, Near Northeast, Ward 6, Washington, District of Columbia, 20002, United States

Washington, District of Columbia

Key Responsibilities

check_circleAnalyze, investigate, and triage security alerts using security tools
check_circleMonitor customer environments including cloud and SaaS solutions for adversarial activity
check_circlePerform in-depth analysis of high-priority cybersecurity incidents
check_circleCollaborate with cyber threat hunting and intelligence teams
check_circleDocument triage findings and intake reports in the Incident Management System
check_circleResearch emerging threats and vulnerabilities to aid prevention and mitigation
check_circleProvide guidance and mentorship to Tier 1 SOC Analysts
check_circleUtilize host-based digital forensics and malware analysis to identify root causes
check_circleDevelop, implement, and tune SOC detection content and alerting signatures

Requirements

verifiedMinimum 4 years cybersecurity experience with 3 years in SOC or IR role
verifiedBachelor's Degree in Cybersecurity or related field
verifiedTS/SCI Clearance required
verifiedSIEM experience (Sumo Logic/Splunk preferred)
verifiedCISSP or CEH certification preferred
verifiedKnowledge of attacker TTPs, malware, and phishing
verifiedExperience with major cloud service providers
verifiedKnowledge of Windows and Unix operating systems
verifiedKnowledge of enterprise architecture and zero trust principles
verifiedProficiency in technical writing
verifiedAbility to communicate effectively via speaking, email, and presentations

Nice to Have

CISSP or CEH certification; SIEM experience with Sumo Logic or Splunk; previous SOC or incident response experience; working knowledge of regex and scripting languages; SOC analyst relevant certifications such as those from GIAC or CompTIA; initiative to ask for assistance and offer fresh ideas to improve the SOC's performance.

Benefits & Perks

check_circleHealth, Dental, and Vision insurance coveragecheck_circle401(k) retirement plan with company matchcheck_circlePaid Time Off (PTO) and holidayscheck_circleShort-term disability, long-term disability, and Life insuranceReferral bonuses for employees

Skills, education and keywords

Skills: Incident Response, Siem, Sumo Logic, Splunk, Host Based Digital Forensics, Malware Analysis, Cyber Threat Hunting, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Incident Management System, Regex.

Education: Bachelor's Degree in Cybersecurity or related field required.

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In this Part-Time Tier 2 Incident Response Analyst - Weekend Nights at Tyto Athene, LLC role, you will analyze, investigate, and triage security alerts using security tools; monitor customer environments including cloud and saas solutions for adversarial activity; perform in-depth analysis of high-priority cybersecurity incidents; and collaborate with cyber threat hunting and intelligence teams.

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Tyto Athene, LLC is looking for candidates who meet the following requirements: Minimum 4 years cybersecurity experience with 3 years in SOC or IR role; Bachelor's Degree in Cybersecurity or related field; TS/SCI Clearance required; SIEM experience (Sumo Logic/Splunk preferred); CISSP or CEH certification preferred; and Knowledge of attacker TTPs, malware, and phishing.

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Part-Time Tier 2 Incident Response Analyst - Weekend Nights at Tyto Athene, LLC is based in 913, 10th Street Northeast, Near Northeast, Ward 6, Washington, District of Columbia, 20002, United States. This is a hybrid role.

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Tyto Athene, LLC has listed this Part-Time Tier 2 Incident Response Analyst - Weekend Nights role as hybrid.

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Part-Time Tier 2 Incident Response Analyst - Weekend Nights at Tyto Athene, LLC typically requires 4+ years of relevant experience at the mid level level.

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Key skills for Part-Time Tier 2 Incident Response Analyst - Weekend Nights at Tyto Athene, LLC include Incident Response; Siem; Sumo Logic; Splunk; Host Based Digital Forensics; Malware Analysis; Cyber Threat Hunting; and Cyber Threat Intelligence.

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Educational requirements for this role: Bachelor's Degree in Cybersecurity or related field required.

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Part-Time Tier 2 Incident Response Analyst - Weekend Nights