Cybersecurity Incident Response Analyst

About the role

MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Cyber Incident Response Analyst to join our team in McLean, Virginia. Our team provides 24x7x365 cybersecurity support to one of the most coveted targets in the world.

Schedule

• 4-day work week; 10 hours per shift
• Fixed schedule assigned to either Sun–Wed or Wed–Sat; does not rotate
• Openings on 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shifts; shift differential applies to 2nd and 3rd shifts
• Must be able to train on day shift for 6 months

Responsibilities

• Incident Detection and Monitoring
• Incident Analysis and Investigation
• Incident Response and Mitigation
• Threat Intelligence and Vulnerability Management
• Reporting and Documentation

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma and 7+ years of experience in a cyber security related role
• OR Bachelor’s degree in a technical field and 3+ years of experience in a cyber security related role
• 2+ years’ experience with incident response
• Knowledge of cybersecurity principles, incident detection, analysis, and response methodologies
• Knowledge of operating systems, network protocols, and security technologies
• Knowledge of threat intelligence, vulnerability management, and security incident response best practices
• Ability to obtain a DoD 8570 IAT-II certification within 6 months of hire

Preferred Qualifications

• Relevant certifications including GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH), Certified Incident Response Handler (GCFA) or similar
• Experience with using SIEM systems, network security tools, and log analysis tools
• Experience with MITRE ATT&CK framework
• Experience with threat intelligence, vulnerability management, and security incident response

Clearance Requirements

• Current/active TS/SCI with Polygraph is required

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time