Incident Management Analyst

. Research and compile known resolution steps or workarounds to mitigate potential Computer Network Defense incidents .

Posted 9/25/2026full-timeArlington • Virginia • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $77,000 - $163,000 per yearWebsite

Tools & technologies

Cyber SecurityTypeScript

Key responsibilities & impact

Research and compile known resolution steps or workarounds to mitigate potential Computer Network Defense incidents
Apply knowledge of criminal, insider, hacktivist, and nation-state threat actor tactics, techniques, and procedures to identify and validate threats
Apply cybersecurity concepts to detect and defend against intrusions into small- and large-scale IT networks
Conduct cursory analysis of log data
Identify incident causes and key questions for external entities regarding incident background and potential infection vectors
Track and document Computer Network Defense incidents from initial detection through final resolution
Coordinate information about ongoing incidents with other organizational components
Potentially work assigned shifts, triaging and researching incidents for Indicators of Compromise and escalating to specialized analysts

What you’ll need

U.S. Citizenship
Must have an active TS/SCI clearance
Must be able to obtain DHS Suitability
2+ years of directly relevant experience in cyber incident management or cybersecurity operations
Knowledge of incident response and handling methodologies
Knowledge of the NCCIC National Cyber Incident Scoring System
Knowledge of general attack stages
Skill in recognizing and categorizing types of vulnerabilities and associated attacks
Knowledge of basic system administration and operating system hardening techniques
Knowledge of Computer Network Defense policies, procedures, and regulations
Knowledge of different operational threat environments
Knowledge of system and application security threats and attack methods
Must be able to work collaboratively across physical locations
BS in Incident Management, Operations Management, Cybersecurity or related degree, or HS Diploma with 4–6 years of incident management or cybersecurity experience
Desired certifications: GCIH, GCFA, GISP, GCED, CCFP or CISSP

Comp & perks