Part-Time Tier 2 Incident Response Analyst – Weekend Nights

Tyto Athene, LLC

. Utilize security tools to analyze, investigate, and triage security alerts .

Posted 5/16/2026part-timeWashington • District of Columbia, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $60 per hourWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudCyber SecuritySplunkUnix

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Utilize security tools to analyze, investigate, and triage security alerts
Monitor our customers environments, including cloud and SaaS solutions for evidence of adversarial activity
Perform in-depth analysis and investigation of high-priority cybersecurity incidents
Utilize advanced tools, such as host based digital forensics or malware analysis capabilities, to identify incidents’ root causes, scope, and impact
Collaborate with cyber threat hunting and cyber threat intelligence teams
Participate in the development, implementation, and tuning of the SOC tools detection content and alerting signatures
Accurately document triage findings
Learn new open and closed-source investigative techniques
Perform research into emerging threats and vulnerabilities to aid their prevention and mitigation
Help shape the evolution of processes and procedures of the SOC
Provide guidance and mentorship to Tier 1 SOC Analysts to enhance their skills and capabilities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of four years of cybersecurity experience with at least three (3) years in a SOC watch floor analyst or IR role
Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Cybersecurity or related
CISSP or CEH certification preferred
Experience in some of the following tools and technologies: SIEM experience required (Sumo Logic/Splunk preferred)
Knowledge of common attacker tools, techniques and procedures (TTP)
Experience with major cloud service provider offerings
Knowledge of malware
Knowledge of enterprise architecture including zero trust principles
Knowledge of Windows and Unix operating systems
Knowledge of common phishing techniques and how to investigate them
Proficiency in technical writing
Comfortable in customer facing environments
Ability to maintain a positive customer service mentality

Benefits

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

cybersecuritydigital forensicsmalware analysisincident investigationthreat huntingthreat intelligenceSIEMcloud servicesWindows operating systemUnix operating system

Soft Skills

technical writingcustomer servicementorshipcollaborationprocess improvement

Certifications

CISSPCEH