Cyber Defense Incident Responder

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ROLE SUMMARY

As a Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst, you’re in the middle of the action, responding to and mitigating threats in real time. You’re the first line of cyber defense for our organization and your guidance on best practices and security measures secures critical infrastructure for the Army National Guard.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Respond to and resolve cybersecurity incidents and proactively prevent recurrence. Monitor the operation of systems and networks to ensure business continuity. Review the latest alerts to determine relevancy and urgency. Perform scans to identify security vulnerabilities and potential risks and take effective measures to prevent incidents. Leverage emerging threat intelligence to identify affected systems and scope of attacks. Analyze and identify potential risks, vulnerabilities, and malware. Manage and configure security monitoring tools and direct remediation and recovery efforts. Work with the team to understand, mitigate, and respond to threats quickly, restoring operations and limiting impact.

YOU HAVE

4+ years of experience supporting federal agencies, including cybersecurity or SOC environments. 1+ years of experience preparing and delivering weekly, monthly, or quarterly program reports and executive briefings. Ability to coordinate across multiple stakeholders, including government leads, vendors, and technical teams. Top Secret clearance. Bachelor’s degree. Nice If You Have Experience in program or project management supporting IT or cybersecurity programs with multiple task orders or complex workstreams. Experience contributing to CIO-level briefings or executive dashboards. Experience tracking operational metrics, incident statistics, and performance trends. Experience with project management and reporting tools such as MS Project, Excel, PowerPoint, or Confluence. Knowledge of SOC operations, including incident response, threat monitoring, and security analytics. Knowledge of risk management practices, including maintaining risk registers and mitigation strategies. Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment with minimal oversight. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including reports and facilitating meetings.

CLEARANCE

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; Top Secret clearance is required.

COMPENSATION

Projected salary range: $99,000 to $225,000 (annualized USD). Benefits include health, life, disability, financial, retirement, paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, and work-life programs.

EEO STATEMENT

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Booz Allen Hamilton