ActioNet, Inc

Tier 3 Cybersecurity Analyst

ActioNet, Inc • $130K — $170K *
Rockville, MD 20850In-Person
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in cybersecurity, IT, or related field.
  • 8+ years of experience in incident response, threat hunting, malware analysis, or cyber forensics.
  • Deep expertise in SIEM platforms and log analysis, network traffic and packet analysis, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and malware analysis (static/dynamic).
  • Experience with threat intelligence integration and analysis.
  • Strong knowledge of NIST, FISMA, EO 14028, and M-21-31 logging requirements.

Responsibilities

  • Lead detection, response, and escalation support for high-severity cyber events.
  • Perform proactive threat hunting using behavioral analytics, SIEM correlation, and threat intelligence.
  • Conduct deep-dive forensic investigations including host, network, and malware analysis.
  • Correlate data across multiple sources to identify attack patterns.
  • Develop and refine detection rules and analytics to improve alert fidelity.
  • Provide technical mentorship and guidance to junior analysts.
  • Integrate threat intelligence with operational analysis, focusing on nation-state and APT activity.
  • Support log maturity initiatives, including validation and visibility improvements.
  • Contribute to automation efforts such as scripts and playbooks.
  • Collaborate with federal stakeholders during major incidents.
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Description

Tier 3 Cybersecurity Analyst

Location: Rockville, MD

Position Overview

The Tier 3 Cybersecurity Analyst serves as a senior technical leader within the SOC, responsible for advanced threat detection, incident response, threat hunting, and forensic analysis. This role operates at the core of the intelligence-driven SOC model, fusing multi-source data to identify, analyze, and mitigate sophisticated cyber threats impacting Agency systems.

Salary $130k-170K

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead advanced incident detection, response, and escalation support for high-severity cyber events.
  • Perform proactive threat hunting using behavioral analytics, SIEM correlation, and threat intelligence.
  • Conduct deep-dive forensic investigations, including host, network, and malware analysis.
  • Correlate data across SIEM, endpoint, network, cloud, and threat intel sources to identify attack patterns.
  • Develop and refine detection rules, analytics, and SIEM use cases to improve alert fidelity.
  • Provide technical mentorship and guidance to Tier 1 and Tier 2 analysts.
  • Integrate cyber threat intelligence with operational analysis, including nation-state and advanced persistent threat (APT) activity.
  • Support M-21-31 logging maturity initiatives, including log validation, correlation, and visibility improvements.
  • Contribute to automation and detection engineering efforts (scripts, playbooks, orchestration).
  • Collaborate with federal stakeholders (e.g., CISA, US-CERT) during major incidents.

Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in cybersecurity, IT, or related field.
  • 8+ years of experience in incident response, threat hunting, malware analysis, or cyber forensics.
  • Deep expertise in:
    • SIEM platforms and log analysis
    • Network traffic and packet analysis
    • Intrusion detection/prevention systems
    • Malware analysis (static/dynamic)
  • Experience with threat intelligence integration and analysis.
  • Strong knowledge of NIST, FISMA, EO 14028, and M-21-31 logging requirements.

Key Competencies
  • Analytical depth and critical thinking
  • Advanced cyber threat detection
  • Mentorship and technical leadership
  • Cross-domain data correlatio

About ActioNet, Inc

ActioNet, Inc. is a provider of information technology services to the federal government and commercial clients. The company offers a range of services, including software development, cybersecurity, cloud computing, and data analytics. ActioNet has been recognized for its work in the federal sector, and has received numerous awards for its performance and customer service. The company is headquartered in Rockville, Maryland, and has additional offices in Vienna, Virginia, and Honolulu, Hawaii.
Learn more about ActioNet, Inc
Size
1,000 employees
Industry
Information Technology
Founded
1998
* Ladders Estimates

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