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Agile Defense
9 days ago
100,000 – 125,000 USD
per year
Grade
Senior
Experience
from 5 years
Work format
Remote
English level
B2, upper-intermediate
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At Agile Defense we know that action defines the outcome and new challenges require new solutions. That’s why we always look to the future and embrace change with an unmovable spirit and the courage to build for what comes next.
Our vision is to bring adaptive innovation to support our nation's most important missions through the seamless integration of advanced technologies, elite minds, and unparalleled agility—leveraging a foundation of speed, flexibility, and ingenuity to strengthen and protect our nation’s vital interests.
Job Title: Incident Response Analyst
Location: Remote
SUMMARY: Agile Defense is currently seeking a skilled Incident Response Analyst who can effectively respond to cybersecurity incidents, perform root cause analysis, and develop strategies to prevent future occurrences. The position involves applying cybersecurity expertise to resolve incidents, analyze security challenges of moderate complexity, and contribute to solutions that strengthen organizational defenses while working with a high degree of independence.
Employees of Agile Defense are our number one priority, and the importance we place on our culture here is fundamental. Our culture is alive and evolving, but it always stays true to its roots. Here, you are valued as a family member, and we believe that we can accomplish great things together. Agile Defense has been highly successful in the past few years due to our employees and the culture we create together.
What makes us Agile? We call it the 6Hs, the values that define our culture and guide everything we do. Together, these values infuse vibrancy, integrity, and a tireless work ethic into advancing the most important national security and critical civilian missions. It's how we show up every day. It's who we are.
An Incident Response Analyst is responsible for monitoring, investigating, and responding to cybersecurity incidents that may threaten an organization's systems, networks, or data. They analyze security alerts, identify potential threats, conduct forensic investigations, and implement containment, eradication, and recovery measures to minimize the impact of security breaches. Incident Response Analysts collaborate with security teams, IT personnel, and business stakeholders to strengthen security controls, document incidents, develop response procedures, and ensure compliance with organizational policies and regulatory requirements. They also perform threat analysis, vulnerability assessments, and post-incident reviews to improve the organization's overall security posture and reduce the risk of future cyberattacks.
Clearance Level: Public Trust
Bachelors Degree with 5 years experience in Incident response Required Skills 5+ years of experience with incident response Experience with handling and responding to an APT or FIN actor and responding to cloud-based threats in an IR capacity Experience with working directly with clients in a professional demeanor Experience with Microsoft Defender EDR Knowledge of SOC best practices Ability to work with government staff to suggest and implement process improvements and work with auditors to respond to and resolve identified issues in the IR processes Ability to author clear and robust reports and review and ensure QA of team member submissions Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust or Suitability/Fitness determination based on client requirements
Experience with Splunk Experience with GitHub Experience with Archer Ability to review work from junior analysts and provide feedback for growth
Compensation: 100,000 – 125,000 USD per year
In addition, Agile Defense invests in its employees beyond just compensation. Agile’s benefits offerings include, dependent upon position, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, short-term and long-term Disability, Retirement and Learning and Development opportunities as well as other optional benefit elections.
Compensation: 100,000 – 125,000 USD per year
About Agile Defense
At Agile Defense we know that action defines the outcome and new challenges require new solutions. That’s why we always look to the future and embrace change with an unmovable spirit and the courage to build for what comes next.
Our vision is to bring adaptive innovation to support our nation's most important missions through the seamless integration of advanced technologies, elite minds, and unparalleled agility—leveraging a foundation of speed, flexibility, and ingenuity to strengthen and protect our nation’s vital interests.
Requisition #: 1994
Job Title: Incident Response Analyst
Location: Remote
Clearance Level: Public Trust
Job Description SUMMARY: Agile Defense is currently seeking a skilled Incident Response Analyst who can effectively respond to cybersecurity incidents, perform root cause analysis, and develop strategies to prevent future occurrences. The position involves applying cybersecurity expertise to resolve incidents, analyze security challenges of moderate complexity, and contribute to solutions that strengthen organizational defenses while working with a high degree of independence. JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES An Incident Response Analyst is responsible for monitoring, investigating, and responding to cybersecurity incidents that may threaten an organization's systems, networks, or data. They analyze security alerts, identify potential threats, conduct forensic investigations, and implement containment, eradication, and recovery measures to minimize the impact of security breaches. Incident Response Analysts collaborate with security teams, IT personnel, and business stakeholders to strengthen security controls, document incidents, develop response procedures, and ensure compliance with organizational policies and regulatory requirements. They also perform threat analysis, vulnerability assessments, and post-incident reviews to improve the organization's overall security posture and reduce the risk of future cyberattacks. Education and Background Bachelors Degree with 5 years experience in Incident response Required Skills 5+ years of experience with incident response Experience with handling and responding to an APT or FIN actor and responding to cloud-based threats in an IR capacity Experience with working directly with clients in a professional demeanor Experience with Microsoft Defender EDR Knowledge of SOC best practices Ability to work with government staff to suggest and implement process improvements and work with auditors to respond to and resolve identified issues in the IR processes Ability to author clear and robust reports and review and ensure QA of team member submissions Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust or Suitability/Fitness determination based on client requirements Preferred Skills Experience with Splunk Experience with GitHub Experience with Archer Ability to review work from junior analysts and provide feedback for growth In addition, Agile Defense invests in its employees beyond just compensation. Agile’s benefits offerings include, dependent upon position, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, short-term and long-term Disability, Retirement and Learning and Development opportunities as well as other optional benefit elections.
Our Core Values
Employees of Agile Defense are our number one priority, and the importance we place on our culture here is fundamental. Our culture is alive and evolving, but it always stays true to its roots. Here, you are valued as a family member, and we believe that we can accomplish great things together. Agile Defense has been highly successful in the past few years due to our employees and the culture we create together.
What makes us Agile? We call it the 6Hs, the values that define our culture and guide everything we do. Together, these values infuse vibrancy, integrity, and a tireless work ethic into advancing the most important national security and critical civilian missions. It's how we show up every day. It's who we are.
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