Cyber Defense Forensics Lead Security Clearance

Cyber Defense Forensics Lead with Security Clearance

Tyto Athene is searching for a Cyber Defense Forensics Lead to support a law enforcement customer in Ashburn, VA. You will play a critical role in leading in-depth analyses and responding to incidents from cyber threats facing our clients. In addition to being our initial point of contact for end users, you will serve as the escalation point for other analysts, helping guide them through more complex and high‑priority incidents.

• Lead cross‑functional teams to perform in-depth analysis and investigation of high‑priority cybersecurity incidents
• Utilize security tools to analyze, investigate, and triage security alerts
• Coordinate monitoring of customers’ environments, including cloud and SaaS solutions for evidence of adversarial activity
• Use advanced tools such as digital forensics or malware analysis capabilities to identify incidents’ root causes, scope, and impact
• Collaborate with cyber threat hunting and cyber threat intelligence teams
• Serve as the primary incident point of contact with law enforcement, third‑party vendors, and other external parties
• Coordinate tasking from Federal leadership
• Conduct post‑incident analysis and lessons learned to identify improvement opportunities
• Develop or tune detection rules or signatures to improve the effectiveness of security monitoring and collaborate with engineering teams to implement them
• Accurately document triage findings and intake reports of external cybersecurity events from SOC customers via phone or email in the SOC’s Incident Management System (IMS)
• Learn new open and closed‑source investigative techniques
• Perform research on emerging threats and vulnerabilities to aid their prevention and mitigation
• Assist in developing and implementing initiatives that will enhance the SOC’s performance (e.g., SOPs, playbooks, capability deployments)
• Escalate SOC performance issues or risks to management
• Provide guidance and mentorship to Tier 1 and Tier 2 SOC Analysts to enhance their skills and capabilities

• Minimum of seven (7) years professional cybersecurity experience with strong expertise in incident response, insider threat investigations, forensics, and threat analysis
• Minimum of five (5) years hands‑on security operations experience, with experience in the last two years including:
  • Host‑based and network‑based monitoring
  • Insider threat detection tools
  • Host‑based forensic tools
  • SIEM platforms
  • Intrusion detection and analysis capabilities
  • Endpoint threat detection tools
  • Security operations ticketing tools
• Proven experience identifying and analyzing anomalous security activities
• Demonstrated ability to create insider‑threat dashboards, reports, and workflows
• Strong experience capturing evidence, documenting results, and escalating issues when necessary
• Experience mentoring and training junior team members
• Strong understanding of confidentiality, integrity, and availability (CIA triad) principles and best practices
• Desired certifications:
  • CISSP – Certified Information Systems Security Professional
  • GCFA – GIAC Certified Forensic Analyst
  • GCFE – GIAC Certified Forensic Examiner
  • GREM – GIAC Reverse Engineering Malware
  • GNFA – GIAC Network Forensic Analyst

TS/SCI Clearance required

Tyto Athene is a trusted leader in IT services and solutions, delivering mission‑focused digital transformation that drives measurable success. Our expertise spans four core technology domains—Network Modernization, Hybrid Cloud, Cybersecurity, and Enterprise IT—empowering our clients with cutting‑edge solutions tailored to their evolving needs. With over 50 years of experience, Tyto Athene proudly supports Defense, Intelligence, Space, National Security, Civilian, Health, and Public Safety clients across the United States and worldwide.

At Tyto Athene, 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.

• Health, Dental, Vision
• 401(k) match
• Paid Time Off
• STD/LTD/Life Insurance
• Referral Bonuses
• Professional development reimbursement
• Parental leave

Tyto Athene, 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.