Cyber Incident Response & Threat Detection Analyst - Military veterans preferred

Req ID: 123

Job Title: Cyber Incident Response & Threat Detection Analyst

Location: Battle Creek MI US Columbus Ohio US Ohio, VA US (Primary)

Organization Unity: MATI

Date Opened: 5/15/2025

Job Type:

Full-time

Information Technology

Bachelor's Degree

Cyber Incident Response & Threat Detection Analyst

Belvoir, VA, Battle Creek, MI, or Columbus, OH!

Participates in 24x7x365 monitoring of SIEM and other cybersecurity monitoring tools to detect and respond to cybersecurity threats within the Enterprise Network Environment. Performs actions to protect, monitor, detect, analyze, and respond to unauthorized activity. Employs Cybersecurity capabilities and deliberate actions to respond to specific alerts or emerging threats. Reviews logged events for trends that are indicative of attack or compromise within the environment. Actively monitors logs and traffic for Advanced Persistent Threats (APT) and "low and slow" attacks within the environment. Maintains awareness of possible threats with the use of intelligence resources which include Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT). Provides technical analysis and sustainment support for the enterprise for Cybersecurity tools and applications and assists with the application of Defense-In-Depth signatures and perimeter defense controls to diminish network threats.

Your future duties and responsibilities:

• Perform real-time and historical analysis of data derived from system for traces of malware and compromise
• Correlate data from multiple sources to include host & network-based IDS & IPS, available of and packet capture data, data pulled by forensics tools, government & open-source intelligence, and data from custom tools
• Assess suspected or confirmed cyber incidents and take immediate action to prevent the spread of the activity and restoration of affected systems and data
• Monitor and enforce incident handling/response and overall cybersecurity practices and procedures
• Develop countermeasures such as custom SIEM and IDS rules/signatures and strengthen the organization’s ability to prevent and detect attacks against assets and data
• Perform Incident Handling Tasks (e.g., triage, response activities, documentation, reporting, lessons learn, etc.)

Required qualifications to be successful in this role:

• U.S Citizenship required
• Must possess DOD Top Secret Clearance and be eligible for an IT-I Critical Sensitive security clearance or Tier 5 (T5)
• Bachelor’s degree in cyber security, Information Technology, or a related field or Five (5) years relevant experience
• Two (2) years performing root cause analysis of cybersecurity events and incidents
• Working knowledge of at least two types of security tools: Firewall, IDS/IPS, Host based antivirus, Data loss prevention, Vulnerability Management, Forensics, Malware Analysis, Device Hardening, Understanding of Defense-in-Depth, Ability to build scripts and tools to enhance threat detection and incident response capabilities (Preferably in SPL, Python, PowerShell)
• Must possess DOD Top Secret Clearance and be eligible for an IT-I Critical Sensitive security clearance or Tier 5 (T5)
• Must be flexible for frequent travel
• Must have Baseline Certification for IAT-II and CNDSP/CSSP-IR

What you can expect from us:

MANDEX, Inc. has over 50 years of experience in all facets of information technology including systems engineering; systems testing; systems design and implementation; cybersecurity and information assurance; electronic and physical security; as well as logistics and warehousing.

MANDEX, Inc. is a collaborative, mission-driven organization where professional advancement, supportive leadership, and an inclusive culture are the core of everything we do! Come work with us!

Benefits we offer:

• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• Health savings account
• Flexible spending accounts
• Basic Life & Disability insurances
• Voluntary AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary Accident Insurance
• Voluntary Critical Illness Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan (MANDEX, Inc offer pre-tax and post-tax Roth contributions, and match 100% of the first 6% elected contribution)

Additional Information

• Interview Round 1
• Interview Round 2
• Background Checks & Drug Screening
• Offer Letter
• Your NEXT big challenge begins

MANDEX, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, disability, veterans’ status, age, or other legally protected status.

MANDEX Inc. reserves the right to perform background screening and drug testing prior to extending offers of employment.

MANDEX attracts and retains smart and motivated professionals in the government contracting industry. We offer competitive salaries and excellent benefits packages, including a matched 401(k) plan.

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