Senior Incident Response Analyst
NetCentrics Corporation
Job Description
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionDescription:We are seeking a Senior Incident Response Analyst to support a Department of Defense cybersecurity mission in Pope, NC. This role supports cybersecurity operations protecting C2ISR Transport Infrastructure and National Security Systems (NSS) through advanced threat detection, incident response, and recovery.
The selected candidate will serve as a technical expert in cyber incident response, digital forensics, and threat intelligence, helping defend mission-critical DoD systems.Key ResponsibilitiesLead and coordinate the full cyber incident response lifecycle including detection, analysis, containment, eradication, and recovery. Perform advanced threat analysis and digital forensics investigations. Monitor and analyze security events across C2ISR network environments.
Develop and implement threat detection and prevention strategies. Support continuous monitoring and security operations. Provide cybersecurity guidance to engineering teams and leadership.
Mentor junior and journeyman incident response analysts. Ensure compliance with incident response policies and security frameworks.Technologies & ToolsExperience with tools such as:Security MonitoringSplunk Microsoft Sentinel Endpoint & Network SecurityMicrosoft Defender for Endpoint SentinelOne Trellix Snort / Suricata / Zeek Threat Intelligence & Vulnerability ToolsMISP ThreatConnect Nessus Qualys OpenVAS Incident Management & AutomationServiceNow Jira Service Desk SOAR platforms (Cortex XSOAR, Splunk Phantom)
Requirements:Required Qualifications
Active TS/SCI clearance Experience supporting DoD cybersecurity environments Experience with cyber incident response, threat intelligence, and digital forensics Experience with SIEM, EDR, IDS/IPS, and vulnerability management tools Familiarity with DoD cybersecurity frameworks and compliance standardsCertification RequirementCandidates must meet DoD 8140 requirements and obtain a DoD-approved IA baseline certification for ADP-III / IT-III within six (6) months of assignment.
Desired QualificationsExperience supporting C2ISR or ISR mission systems Experience with security automation or SOAR platforms Experience mentoring cybersecurity personnel