Cybersecurity Analyst - Tier 2 (Cybersecurity)

Location: Onsite daily in Martinsburg, WV; Austin, TX; or Hines, IL, United States. 3rd shift, Tuesday–Saturday.

Company

hirify.global delivers advanced technology solutions and mission support to federal agencies across civilian, health, and national security environments, using AI/ML, cloud, cybersecurity, and IT modernization.

What you will do

• Monitor and triage real-time security alerts using SIEM, EDR, IDS/IPS, and network monitoring tools.
• Investigate, analyze, prioritize, and resolve complex cybersecurity incidents, including attack-pattern and root-cause analysis.
• Recommend remediation measures and document incident actions, findings, and lessons learned.
• Maintain incident response playbooks and collaborate with forensics, threat intelligence, IT, network administration, and management stakeholders.
• Tune alerts and improve the performance of security analytics and automation processes.
• Use SOAR platforms for enrichment, containment, and remediation, while mentoring junior incident response staff and participating in cybersecurity exercises.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship or legal permanent residency required.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, cybersecurity, information technology, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• 3+ years of incident response experience in an enterprise-level SOC.
• Deep knowledge of cybersecurity principles and incident response methodologies, with experience using SIEM, IDS/IPS, EDR, network monitoring tools, and ServiceNow.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, independent-working, and teamwork skills.
• Public Trust clearance required; must hold or be willing to obtain an approved incident handling or ethical hacking certification.

Culture & Benefits

• Family-focused culture and a dynamic, productive work environment.
• Medical insurance, including HSA-eligible plans, plus employer-paid dental and vision options.
• Employer-sponsored short- and long-term disability and life insurance.
• 5% 401(k) company matching, paid holidays, PTO accrual plans, and paid parental leave.
• Flexible scheduling, teleworking options, professional development, career growth opportunities, and team events.