Incident Response Analyst

Overview Come join Deepwatch’s team of world-class cybersecurity professionals and the brightest minds in the industry. If you're ready to challenge yourself with work that matters, then this is the place for you. We're redefining cybersecurity as one of the fastest growing companies in the U.S. – and we have a blast doing it! Who We Are Deepwatch is the leader in managed security services, protecting organizations from ever-increasing cyber threats 24/7/365. Powered by Deepwatch’s cloud-based security operations platform, Deepwatch provides the industry’s fastest, most comprehensive detection and automated response to cyber threats together with tailored guidance from dedicated experts to mitigate risk and measurably improve security posture. Hundreds of organizations, from Fortune 100 to mid-sized enterprises, trust Deepwatch to protect their business. Our core values drive everything we do at Deepwatch, including our approach to tackling tough cyber challenges. We seek out tenacious individuals who are passionate about solving complex problems and protecting our customers. At Deepwatch, every decision, process, and hire is made with a focus on improving our cybersecurity solutions and delivering an exceptional experience for our customers. By embracing our values, we create a culture of excellence that is dedicated to empowering our team members to explore their potential, expand their skill sets, and achieve their career aspirations, which is supported by our unique annual professional development benefit. Deepwatch recognition includes: 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022 and 2021 Great Place to Work® Certified 2024 Military Times Best for Vets Employers 2024 US Department of Labor Hire Vets Gold Award 2024 Forbes' America's Best Startup Employers 2024 Cyber Defense Magazine, Global Infosec Awards 2023 and 2022 Fortress Cybersecurity Award 2023 $180M Series C investment from Springcoast Capital Partners, Splunk Ventures, and Vista Credit Partners of Vista Equity Partners 2022 Cybersecurity Excellence Award for MDR Location Hybrid, Tampa, FL / Remote Note on location While proximity to Tampa is preferred to support a hybrid schedule in our Tampa Center of Excellence, we’re open to remote candidates who can support the Eastern Time Zone. Responsibilities Reporting to the Manager of Adversary Response, the Incident Response Analyst operates on the front lines of active cyber conflict—defending organizations against sophisticated, real-world adversaries. This is a mission-critical role for practitioners who thrive in high-pressure environments and are driven to outpace, outthink, and disrupt advanced threat actors. As a primary responder during live incident engagements, you will lead hands-on investigations into complex intrusions, leveraging advanced EDR and detection platforms to trace attacker behavior, contain threats in real time, and eradicate adversary presence at its source. In this role, you’ll get to: Lead end-to-end incident response engagements within customer environments, driving rapid investigation, containment, and remediation of active threats Conduct deep-dive forensic and malware analysis to uncover adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs), translating findings into actionable intelligence Proactively hunt for advanced threats through hypothesis-driven threat hunting across diverse data sources and telemetry Triage and validate suspicious activity using a combination of OSINT, proprietary intelligence, and behavioral analysis Own the documentation of incidents, ensuring clear, defensible reporting and timeline reconstruction within case management systems Identify and operationalize new adversary techniques, tools, and tradecraft—scaling knowledge across the team to strengthen collective defense Maintain a constant pulse on the evolving threat landscape, applying emerging intelligence to real-world investigations Surface visibility gaps in logging, telemetry, and detection coverage, and partner with stakeholders to enhance overall security posture Collaborate cross-functionally to develop and refine detection content, response playbooks, and threat intelligence outputs Serve as a trusted advisor to customers, confidently guiding them through the full incident response lifecycle—from initial compromise to full remediation and recovery Qualifications To be successful in this role, you will bring: Proven, hands-on experience leading incident response investigations, with the ability to independently scope, analyze, and drive complex engagements to resolution A track record of operating in high-volume, high-complexity environments (e.g., MDR, MSSP, consulting, or enterprise IR teams), with exposure to a wide range of real-world incidents and adversary scenarios Deep expertise with Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR) platforms such as SentinelOne, Microsoft Defender, and CrowdStrike, including advanced querying, triage, and response actions Strong command of incident response methodologies and frameworks (e.g., NIST, PICERL), with the ability to apply them dynamically in fast-moving, ambiguous situations Experience leveraging SIEM, SOAR, case management, and threat intelligence platforms to investigate, correlate, and respond to threats at scale A solid understanding of attacker methodologies, including common and emerging tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs), with the ability to map activity to frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK Exceptional communication skills, with experience presenting technical findings and strategic recommendations to both technical teams and executive stakeholders The ability to operate as a trusted advisor during high-pressure incidents—bringing clarity, structure, and confidence to customer engagements Note This role is best suited for practitioners who have been deeply immersed in live incident response environments and have built pattern recognition across numerous engagements. Candidates with limited exposure to real-world incidents may find the pace, ambiguity, and complexity of this role challenging. Additional Compliance & Benefits Statutory Pay Disclosure The anticipated salary range for this role is $127,00 - $140,000 + stock options + benefits. Actual compensation may vary from posted hiring range based upon geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level. ITAR Compliance This position will have access to customer data and as such is subject to International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Upon application, candidates will be asked to confirm that they are a U.S. Person as defined by the following: A citizen of the U.S.; A lawful permanent resident of the United States; A person admitted to the United States as a refugee; or A person that has been granted asylum by the United States government. The intent of this requirement is not to verify employment eligibility overall, but to ensure compliance with import/export regulations. If you do not meet these requirements, we encourage you to apply for other open roles at Deepwatch. This information will be verified upon offer of employment. What We Offer Deepwatch is excited to provide benefits designed to support team members and their families. Including: Medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance Flexible Time Off (FTO), 12 company holidays, sick leave and 8-Weeks Paid Parental Leave Unique professional development benefits with Annual “development dollars” to support our people growth and development Wellness contests and monthly educational programs 401(K) retirement program Learn more here: Deepwatch Benefits EEO & Privacy We know theconfidence gapandimposter syndrome can get in the way of meeting spectacular candidates, so please don’t hesitate to apply — we’d love to hear from you. Please review our DEI Statement here. Deepwatch welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities and accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Please inform your recruiter or View email address on click.appcast.io for further information. All Deepwatch employees are expected to: Be interested in and able to work remotely from a home office when not at a corporate office Pass a pre-employment background check in accordance with applicable laws Deepwatch is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. 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