Jr Incident Responder / Watchfloor Analyst Job

Jr Incident Responder / Watchfloor Analyst

***Onsite in Clarksburg, VA***

*** Top Secret with SCI eligibility***

We are seeking experienced Junior-Level Incident Response Analysts and Watchfloor Analysts to support our cybersecurity operations. This role involves monitoring, analyzing, and responding to security incidents in real-time, ensuring the protection of critical systems. Based in Clarksburg, WV the position requires strong analytical abilities, hands-on experience in incident response, and the ability to operate effectively in a shift-based environment.

Job Description:

• Lead threat monitoring activities to detect and analyze complex security incidents using SIEM tools, IDS/IPS, EDR, and other advanced security platforms.


• Direct and manage incident response actions, from identification through containment, eradication, and recovery.


• Leverage threat intelligence sources to inform proactive threat hunting and incident analysis, maintaining awareness of evolving threat landscapes.


• Ensure thorough documentation of incidents and contribute to the continuous improvement of SOC playbooks and response protocols.


• Work closely with SOC leadership, incident response teams, and threat intelligence analysts to strengthen the organization's overall security posture.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or a related field or equivalent experience.


• 1-2 years of experience in systems security.


• Top Secret with SCI eligibility


• U.S. Citizen

Other Job Specific Skills

• Must be able to communicate effectively and clearly present technical approaches and findings.


• Exercises a limited degree of latitude in determining technical objectives of assignments.


• Strong attention to detail.


• Must be able to balance multiple tasks simultaneously.

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