Job description

Quantum Sky is searching for an Incident Response Analyst Shift Lead 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 leading a team of incident response analysts in monitoring our tools, triaging alerts, and investigating potential cyber threats. Your team will serve as the initial point of contact for cybersecurity incidents, ensuring prompt and effective responses. You will provide guidance and mentorship to Tier 1 and 2 SOC Analysts to enhance their skills and capabilities, and you will have the opportunuty to learn from senior SOC team members and attend external training. Responsibilities: • Lead a team of 5-7 analyst utilizing 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 and 2 SOC Analysts to enhance their skills and capabilities Required: • Minimum of six (6) years of cybersecurity experience with at least three (3) years in a SOC watch floor analyst or IR role • Experience leading and mentoring more junior analysts • Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Cybersecurity or related is preferred • CISSP or CEH certification; additional experience, formal training, certifications, and/or education may be substitutable at the client's discretion • 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 • Proficiency in technical writing • 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 Shift: • M-F 6 am - 2:30 pm Clearance: • TS/SCI Clearance required Location: • This hybrid role is expected to be on the client site at least 2 days per week. 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 $135,000-$145,000. 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. Benefits: • Highlights of our benefits include Health/Dental/Vision, 401(k) match, Paid Time Off, STD/LTD/Life Insurance, Referral Bonuses, professional development reimbursement, and parental leave. The world the mission operates in is going post-quantum, contested, and machine-speed. Quantum Sky engineers the advantage across cyber, networks, software, and quantum because the mission demands dominance, not parity. We don't follow the map. We draw it. At Quantum Sky, we believe that success starts with our people. We foster a collaborative, innovative, and mission-driven environment where every team member plays a critical role in shaping the future of technology. Are you ready to join #TeamQuantumSky? Quantum Sky Engineering LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, [sexual orientation, gender identity,] national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any characteristic protected by applicable law.

Requirements

Must-haves

Lead a team of 5-7 analyst utilizing 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 and 2 SOC Analysts to enhance their skills and capabilities
Minimum of six (6) years of cybersecurity experience with at least three (3) years in a SOC watch floor analyst or IR role
Experience leading and mentoring more junior analysts
CISSP or CEH certification; additional experience, formal training, certifications, and/or education may be substitutable at the client's discretion
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

Nice-to-haves

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.
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

Application prep

Use the role’s language and application details while tailoring your materials.

Platform: icims
Effort: medium

Benefits

Benefits detected in the listing.

Dental

Vision

401(K)

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Professional Development