Senior Cyber Security Incident Response Analyst

About Agile Defense

At Agile Defense we know that action defines the outcome and new challenges require new solutions. That’s why we always look to the future and embrace change with an unmovable spirit and the courage to build for what comes next.

Our vision is to bring adaptive innovation to support our nation's most important missions through the seamless integration of advanced technologies, elite minds, and unparalleled agility—leveraging a foundation of speed, flexibility, and ingenuity to strengthen and protect our nation’s vital interests.

Requisition #: 1389 Job Tittle: Cyber Security Incident Response Analyst – Intermediate Location: Ft. Huachuca, AZ Clearance: Secret Required Certifications: Candidates must possess CompTia Security+, Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), CYSA+

Summary We are looking for a skilled and proactive Incident Handler to join our 24x7 security operations team. The ideal candidate will be instrumental in protecting our organization by independently identifying, analyzing, and responding to cybersecurity incidents. This role requires a strong background in cyber security, 2-4 years of hands-on experience with incident response methodologies, and proficiency with tools like SIEM and EDR. You will manage the full lifecycle of security incidents, from detection to resolution, and contribute to the refinement of our defensive playbooks. Experience with Enterprise, Military or Department of War (DOW) operational environment is strongly desired.

Key Responsibilities This role is responsible for conducting highly technical investigations into cyber security incidents, managing the full incident lifecycle from initial detection and triage through containment, eradication, recovery, and post-incident review. Coordinates incident response activities with GCC teams, supported unit commanders, NETCOM, and ARCYBER; working with the forensics SME to investigate incidents and analyze digital evidence; documenting incident scope, impact, root cause, and remediation actions; maintaining complete case records; and developing response playbooks, lessons learned, and process improvements to strengthen the GCC Cybersecurity Service Provider (CSSP) mission. Responsibilities include: Manage the full cyber incident lifecycle — from initial detection and triage through containment, eradication, recovery, and post-incident review — ensuring all actions are executed in accordance with NIST SP 800-61 Rev. 3 and Army incident response procedures.

Our Core Values

Employees of Agile Defense are our number one priority, and the importance we place on our culture here is fundamental. Our culture is alive and evolving, but it always stays true to its roots. Here, you are valued as a family member, and we believe that we can accomplish great things together. Agile Defense has been highly successful in the past few years due to our employees and the culture we create together.

What makes us Agile? We call it the 6Hs, the values that define our culture and guide everything we do. Together, these values infuse vibrancy, integrity, and a tireless work ethic into advancing the most important national security and critical civilian missions. It's how we show up every day. It's who we are.

Happy - Be Infectious. Happiness multiplies and creates a positive and connected environment where motivation and satisfaction have an outsized effect on everything we do. Helpful - Be Supportive. Being helpful is the foundation of teamwork, resulting in a supportive atmosphere where collaboration flourishes, and collective success is celebrated. Honest - Be Trustworthy.Honesty serves as our compass, ensuring transparent communication and ethical conduct, essential to who we are and the complex domains we support. Humble - Be Grounded.Success is not achieved alone, humility ensures a culture of mutual respect, encouraging open communication, and a willingness to learn from one another and take on any task. Hungry - Be Eager.Our hunger for excellence drives an insatiable appetite for innovation and continuous improvement, propelling us forward in the face of new and unprecedented challenges. Hustle - Be Driven.Hustle is reflected in our relentless work ethic, where we are each committed to going above and beyond to advance the mission and achieve success.

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