Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. CTI is seeking a Cyber Detection & Response Analyst to support day-to-day detection, investigation, and response activities as part of their Cyber Detection and Response Team (DART). The role involves monitoring security alerts, supporting incident response, and collaborating with Security Engineering to enhance security controls.
Responsibilities
- Monitor, triage, and investigate security alerts and events across endpoint, network, cloud, and identity systems
- Support incident response activities including analysis, containment, remediation, and documentation
- Execute established incident response playbooks and contribute to their continuous improvement
- Perform threat hunting activities to identify potential compromises and gaps in detection coverage
- Leverage threat intelligence to inform investigations and detection tuning
- Collaborate with Security Engineering to tune detection logic and improve security controls
- Produce clear, concise incident reports and support root cause analysis and remediation efforts
- Support on-call rotations and escalation processes as part of a 24/7 detection and response capability
Skills
- 3–5 years of experience in cybersecurity, with a focus on incident response, SOC operations, or cyber defense
- Hands-on experience with SIEM, EDR/XDR, and log analysis tools (e.g., Splunk, Sentinel, CrowdStrike)
- Practical understanding of incident response methodologies and frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK and NIST
- Familiarity with threat hunting, malware analysis, or forensic investigation techniques
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to communicate technical findings clearly
- Exposure to cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and modern enterprise architectures is preferred
- Relevant certifications (e.g., Security+, GCIH, GCIA, or equivalent) are a plus
Benefits
- Discretionary bonus scheme that incentivizes, and rewards individuals based on company and individual performance
- Control Risks supports hybrid working arrangements, wherever possible, that emphasize the value of in-person time together - in the office and with our clients - while continuing to support flexible and remote working
- Medical Benefits
- Prescription Benefits
- FSA
- Dental Benefits
- Vision Benefits
- Life and AD&D
- Voluntary Life and AD&D
- Disability Benefits
- Voluntary Benefits
- 401 (K) Retirement
- Nationwide Pet Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
Company Overview
CTI, a Parsons Company, is a high-tech software, systems engineering, and operational support corporation dedicated to providing cutting-edge engineering, and system development and support. It was founded in 2000, and is headquartered in Prince Frederick, Maryland, USA, with a workforce of 201-500 employees. Its website is https://www.ctic.us/.