Cyber Incident Response Analyst/Incident Handler

Peraton
Fort Huachuca, AZ

Program Overview

About The Role

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. 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 -

The Incident Handler will perform essential functions including, but not limited to:

  • Incident Lifecycle Management: Independently manage the full lifecycle of low to medium-severity security incidents, beginning with the continuous monitoring and triage of alerts from SIEM and EDR tools, and proceeding through containment, eradication, and recovery.
  • Log and Endpoint Analysis: Conduct detailed analysis of logs from various sources, including network devices, servers, and applications, as well as endpoint data from EDR platforms to investigate security events.
  • Containment and Remediation: Utilize security tools to contain active threats, such as isolating endpoints or blocking malicious IP addresses. Execute and verify remediation steps to resolve the incident.
  • Playbook Execution and Refinement: Execute complex incident response playbooks and provide constructive feedback to senior handlers for the refinement and improvement of current procedures.
  • Reporting: Create clear and comprehensive incident reports detailing the timeline of events, investigative steps, root cause analysis, and actions taken to resolve the incident.

Qualifications

  • Active DoD Secret Clearance
  • 0 years with BS/BA; 4 years no degree OR one of the following certifications prior to start date: CompTia Security+, Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), CYSA+
  • Cyber Security Controls: Foundational understanding of cybersecurity controls and the importance of adhering to security policies in a professional environment

SCA / Union / Intern Rate or Range

Details

Target Salary Range: $66,000 - $106,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

Benefits Statement: Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays. A full listing of available benefits can be viewed at

Application Duration Statement: The application period for the job is estimated to be 30 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.

Posted 2026-02-02

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