Tier 2 Incident Response Analyst

Job overview

The Tier 2 Incident Response Analyst role is hybrid in Washington, DC, with at least two days per week expected onsite at the client location; the stated annual salary range is $110,000–$120,000. Quantum Sky provides cybersecurity services to a law enforcement customer. As part of the SOC, the analyst monitors tools, triages alerts, and investigates potential cyber threats. The role handles high-priority incidents, supports detection improvements, and guides Tier 1 analysts to strengthen the customer’s incident response and security operations.

What you'll do

• Analyze, investigate, and triage security alerts
• monitor cloud and SaaS environments for adversarial activity
• investigate high-priority incidents using digital forensics or malware analysis
• collaborate with threat hunting and intelligence teams
• help tune SOC detection content and alert signatures
• document findings and customer reports
• research emerging threats
• improve SOC processes
• mentor Tier 1 analysts.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

tier 2 incident response analyst

hybrid

washington dc

quantum sky

soc

incident response

digital forensics

malware analysis

threat hunting

cloud security

ts/sci clearance

annual salary $110,000–$120,000

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health, dental and vision
• 401(k) match
• paid time off
• short- and long-term disability
• life insurance
• referral bonuses
• professional development reimbursement
• parental leave.

Why this role

Requires a bachelor’s degree or higher in cybersecurity or related field, CISSP or CEH certification, and TS/SCI clearance. The posting specifies at least six years of cybersecurity experience and SOC/incident-response experience.

About the employer

Quantum Sky is hiring for this role. Industry: Custom Computer Programming Services. Sector: 54.