Tier 2 Incident Response Analyst Security Clearance

Position: Tier 2 Incident Response Analyst with Security Clearance
Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Tier 2 Incident Response Analyst to support our client located in Leesburg, VA. This is a contract-to-hire opportunity supporting a national leader in cybersecurity operations and incident response for federal programs. The Tier 2 Incident Response Analyst will provide frontline and intermediate incident response support within a Security Operations Center (SOC), handling cyber incidents, analyzing threats, and escalating complex issues to Tier 3 teams as needed.

Responsibilities of the Tier 2 Incident Response Analyst include:
· Respond to and triage cybersecurity incidents as they are identified
· Investigate and remediate security events, escalating complex incidents to Tier 3 support
· Assess the scope and impact of cyber attacks across systems and networks
· Collect and preserve data for forensic analysis and incident documentation
· Monitor and analyze security events using SOC tools and platforms
· Handle and escalate Events of Interest (EOIs) in accordance with established procedures
· Generate incident reports and manage communication including updates, follow-ups, and resolution Qualifications for the Tier 2 Incident Response Analyst include:
· Active DoD Secret clearance
· Minimum of 5 years of incident response or cybersecurity experience
· Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a related field
· Knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks, tools, and best practices
· Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook)
· Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills
· Active cybersecurity certification (Security+, CySA+, CEH, or similar) preferred Compensation for the Tier 2 Incident Response Analyst includes:
· Salary Range: $95,000 - $105,000 based on experience
· Full Benefits Package: PTO, Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Tuition Reimbursement, Paid Maternity Leave, Military Reserve Pay Offset Keywords Tier 2 Analyst, Incident Response, SOC Analyst, Cybersecurity, DoD, Secret Clearance, SIEM, Security Operations Center, Threat Analysis, Cyber Defense, EOI, Incident Management, Splunk, Cyber Threats, Log Analysis, Risk Mitigation, Network Security, Endpoint Security, Forensics, CySA+, Security+, CEH, Leesburg VA, Cybersecurity #LI-KG1 #LI-ONSITE