Cybersecurity Analyst - Tier 2

Cybersecurity Analyst - Tier 2

Revolutional delivers advanced technology solutions and mission support to federal agencies across civilian, health, and national security environments. We apply modern capabilities, including AI/ML, cloud, cybersecurity, and IT modernization to solve complex challenges, enable faster and more secure operations, and drive measurable mission outcomes.

We are redefining how federal technology gets built and delivered by operating with a product mindset, prioritizing speed, ownership, and execution over bureaucracy.

Title: Cybersecurity Analyst - Tier 2

Location: Martinsburg, WV, Austin, TX or Hines, IL (onsite daily); 3rd shift Tues-Sat

Terms: Full-time

Clearance: Public Trust

Position Description

As a Cybersecurity Analyst – Tier 2, you will play a critical role in safeguarding the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) digital assets and responding to potential cyber threats. Your primary focus will be supporting the Incident Response team in investigating and mitigating advanced and complex cyber incidents.

Responsibilities

• Perform real-time monitoring and triage of security alerts in Cybersecurity toolsets including SIEM and EDR
• Make accurate determination of what alerts are false positives or require further investigation and prioritization
• Lead and actively participate in the investigation, analysis, and resolution of cybersecurity incidents. Analyze attack patterns, determine the root cause, and recommend appropriate remediation measures to prevent future occurrences
• Ensure accurate and detailed documentation of incident response activities, including analysis, actions taken, and lessons learned. Collaborate with knowledge management teams to maintain up-to-date incident response playbooks
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including forensics, threat intelligence, IT, and network administrators. Clearly communicate technical information and incident-related updates to management and stakeholders
• Identify and action opportunities for tuning alerts to make the incident response team more efficient
• Monitor the performance of security analytics and automation processes regularly, identifying areas for improvement and taking proactive measures to enhance their efficacy
• Leverage Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR) platforms to streamline and automate incident response processes, including enrichment, containment, and remediation actions
• Support the mentoring and training of more junior IR staff
• Stay informed about the latest cybersecurity threats, trends, and best practices. Actively participate in cybersecurity exercises, drills, and simulations to improve incident response capabilities

Requirements

• U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent work experience)
• 3+ years of experience supporting incident response in an enterprise-level Security Operations Center (SOC)
• A deep understanding of cybersecurity principles, incident response methodologies, and a proactive mindset to ensure our SOC operates effectively in a high-pressure environment
• Strong experience with security technologies, including SIEM, IDS/IPS, EDR, and network monitoring tools
• Experience with enterprise ticketing systems like ServiceNow
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment to identify errors, pinpoint root causes, and devise solutions with minimal oversight
• Ability to learn and function in multiple capacities and learn quickly
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Must currently have or be willing to obtain one of the following certifications (or equivalent):
  • EC-Council's Certified Incident Handler (E|CIH)
  • GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH)
  • Incident Handling & Response Professional (IHRP)
  • Certified Computer Security Incident Handler (CSIH)
  • Certified Incident Handling Engineer (CIHE)
  • EC-Council's Certified Ethical Hacker