Bachelor's degree with 10+ years of relevant experience, or 13+ years of experience in lieu of a degree.
Extensive incident response experience in large enterprise environments.
Proficient in using SIEM and EDR tools, with fundamentals in Windows, Linux, and network forensics.
Experience with incident response in cloud environments (AWS, Azure/Microsoft 365).
Strong written communication skills for clear and defensible reporting.
U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain federal suitability determination.
Responsibilities
Analyze suspected incidents to determine scope, severity, and affected assets.
Correlate logs, alerts, and forensic artifacts across on-premises and cloud environments.
Support forensic artifact review and malware triage as needed.
Document findings and recommended actions in incident analysis reports.
Recommend and support containment and recovery actions with stakeholders.
Mentor junior analysts and integrate lessons learned into procedures.
Participate in continuity of operations exercises and on-call rotation.
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits for employees and families.
Paid time off plan promoting work-life balance and personal well-being.
Career development opportunities and support for training and certifications.
401(k) plan with discretionary company match and no waiting period for enrollment.
Eligibility for referral bonuses for new hires and business development.
Full Job Description
Olympus Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Full-Time, highly motivated Senior Incident Response Analyst to join our team supporting the 24x7 Security Operations Center of a large federal civilian agency. In this role, you will take the hard cases: working out what happened, how far it went, and what to do about it, then driving containment and recovery with system owners and the government SOC team.
This position is primarily onsite in the Lanham, MD or Memphis, TN area, with telework as approved by the customer. Candidates must live within commuting distance.
This position is contingent upon contract award.
Position Details
Schedule - Primarily day shift in a 24x7 SOC. Includes on-call rotation and may include nights, weekends, and holidays.
Clearance and Eligibility - U.S. citizenship required. Must be able to obtain and maintain a favorable federal suitability determination (minimum Moderate Risk Background Investigation). Active Secret or Top Secret clearance preferred.
Duties and Responsibilities
Incident Analysis
Analyze suspected incidents to determine scope, severity, likely cause, affected assets, indicators of compromise, and timeline.
Correlate logs, alerts, forensic artifacts, and threat intelligence across on-premises and cloud environments.
Support forensic artifact review and malware triage when incidents call for it.
Document findings, confidence levels, supporting evidence, and recommended actions in incident analysis reports.
Response and Team Support
Recommend and support containment, eradication, and recovery actions with system owners, other contractors, and government stakeholders.
Mentor analysts and feed lessons learned back into monitoring, triage, and escalation procedures.
Take part in continuity of operations exercises and the on-call rotation.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree and 10+ years of relevant experience. Three additional years of experience may substitute for the degree.
Extensive incident response experience in large enterprise environments.
Investigation using SIEM and EDR tools, plus Windows, Linux, and network forensic fundamentals.
Incident response in cloud environments (AWS, Azure/Microsoft 365).
Clear, defensible written reporting.
U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain a federal suitability determination.
Preferred Qualifications
Federal SOC or CSIRT experience, including federal incident reporting.
Working knowledge of NIST SP 800-61 and MITRE ATT&CK.
Active Secret or Top Secret clearance.
Certifications such as GCIH, GCFA, GCIA, CISSP, or Microsoft SC-200.
Company and Benefits
Olympus Solutions offers a competitive benefits package designed to give employees personal, professional, and financial flexibility. Benefits include:
Medical, Dental, and Vision - Comprehensive health benefits for employees and their families.
Work-Life Balance - A paid time off plan and a culture that values balance, accountability, and personal well-being.
Career Development - Career-building opportunities, professional development, and support for training and certifications.
Financial Security - A 401(k) plan with a discretionary company match and no waiting period before enrollment.
Referral Bonuses - Eligibility for referral bonuses for qualified new-hire and business development referrals.
