Mid Incident Response / Watchfloor Analyst

We are seeking experienced Mid-Level Incident Response Analysts and Watchfloor Analysts to support our cybersecurity operations. This role involves monitoring, analyzing, and responding to security incidents in real-time, ensuring the protection of critical systems. Based in Hunstville, AL the position requires strong analytical abilities, hands-on experience in incident response, and the ability to operate effectively in a shift-based environment.

• Lead threat monitoring activities to detect and analyze complex security incidents using SIEM tools, IDS/IPS, EDR, and other advanced security platforms. 
• Direct and manage incident response actions, from identification through containment, eradication, and recovery.
• Leverage threat intelligence sources to inform proactive threat hunting and incident analysis, maintaining awareness of evolving threat landscapes. 
• Ensure thorough documentation of incidents and contribute to the continuous improvement of SOC playbooks and response protocols.
• Work closely with SOC leadership, incident response teams, and threat intelligence analysts to strengthen the organization’s overall security posture. 

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or a related field or equivalent experience.
• 5-10 years of experience in systems security.
• Top Secret Clearance with SCI Eligibility

Other Job Specific Skills

• Must be able to communicate effectively and clearly present technical approaches and findings.
• Exercises a limited degree of latitude in determining technical objectives of assignments.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Must be able to balance multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Advanced knowledge of encryption, vulnerability assessment, penetration testing, cyber forensics, intrusion detection, and incident response and remediation.

Qualifications

Compensation Ranges

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Physical Requirements

The physical requirements described in "Knowledge, Skills and Abilities" above are representative of those which must be met by an employee to successfully perform the primary functions of this job. (For example, "light office duties' or "lifting up to 50 pounds" or "some travel" required.) Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with qualifying disabilities, who are otherwise qualified, to perform the primary functions.

 

Disclaimer

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