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Tier 2 Incident Response Analyst - Washington DC

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Washington, DC Full Time
POSTED ON 5/1/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/30/2026
Job Description

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Description

Tyto Athene is searching for a Tier 2 Incident Response Analyst (IR) to support a law enforcement customer in Washington, DC. Our IR analysts form the backbone of our cybersecurity services. You will play a critical role in securing our customers by monitoring our tools, triaging alerts, and investigating potential cyber threats. As a SOC team member, you will also serve as the initial point of contact for cybersecurity incidents, ensuring prompt and effective responses. We provide a supportive environment for you to learn from senior SOC team members, cross-train for other positions, and attend external training. We want to see you grow and improve your cybersecurity skills. Join us and delve into the complexities of monitoring enterprise networks, learn basic incident response techniques, and how to effectively investigate phishing threats against our clients.

Responsibilities

  • Utilize security tools to analyze, investigate, and triage security alerts
  • Monitor our customers environments, including cloud and SaaS solutions for evidence of adversarial activity
  • Perform in-depth analysis and investigation of high-priority cybersecurity incidents
  • Utilize advanced tools, such as host based digital forensics or malware analysis capabilities, to identify incidents’ root causes, scope, and impact
  • Collaborate with cyber threat hunting and cyber threat intelligence teams
  • Participate in the development, implementation, and tuning of the SOC tools detection content and alerting signatures.
  • Accurately document triage findings, and intake reports of external cybersecurity events from SOC customers via phone or email in the SOCs Incident Management System(IMS)
  • Learn new open and closed-source investigative techniques
  • Perform research into emerging threats and vulnerabilities to aid their prevention and mitigation
  • Help shape the evolution of processes and procedures of the SOC
  • Provide guidance and mentorship to Tier 1 SOC Analysts to enhance their skills and capabilities

Auto req ID

470903BR

Minimum Education Required

Bachelors

Job_Category

Cybersecurity

Qualifications

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

Required

  • Minimum of four (4) years of cybersecurity experience with at least three (3) years in a SOC watch floor analyst or IR role
  • Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Cybersecurity or related is preferred
  • Experience in some of the following tools and technologies :i.e. SIEM experience required with Sumo Logic/Splunk preferred.
  • Knowledge of common attacker tools, techniques and procedures (TTP)
  • Experience with major cloud service provider offerings
  • Knowledge of malware
  • Knowledge of enterprise architecture including zero trust principles
  • Knowledge of Windows and Unix operating systems
  • Knowledge of common phishing techniques and how to investigate them
  • Able to accurately and succinctly convey information through speaking, email, and presentations
  • Comfortable in customer facing environments
  • Ability to maintain a positive customer service mentality

Desired:

  • Previous SOC or incident response experience
  • Working knowledge of regex and scripting languages
  • Any SOC analyst relevant certifications such as those from GIAC or CompTIA
  • The initiative to ask for assistance and offer fresh ideas to improve the SOC’s performance

Clearance:

  • Applicable US Government Clearance required

Location:

  • This hybrid role is expected to be on the client site at least 2 days per week.

About Tyto Athene

Compensation

Compensation is unique to each candidate and relative to the skills and experience they bring to the position. The salary range for this position is typically between $110,000-$120,000. This does not guarantee a specific salary as compensation is based upon multiple factors such as education, experience, certifications, and other requirements, and may fall outside of the above-stated range.

Clearance

Certificates/Security Clearances/Other

  • Applicable US Government Clearance required

Preferred:

  • Any SOC analyst relevant certifications such as those from GIAC or CompTIA

City*

Washington

State*

District of Columbia

Job Code

Cyber_Security IT

Affiliate Sponsor

Tyto Athene

Salary Range

>$100,000

Salary : $100,000

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