[Remote] Cyber Detection & Response Analyst

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.ResponsibilitiesMonitor, triage, and investigate security alerts and events across endpoint, network, cloud, and identity systemsSupport incident response activities including analysis, containment, remediation, and documentationExecute established incident response playbooks and contribute to their continuous improvementPerform threat hunting activities to identify potential compromises and gaps in detection coverageLeverage threat intelligence to inform investigations and detection tuningCollaborate with Security Engineering to tune detection logic and improve security controlsProduce clear, concise incident reports and support root cause analysis and remediation effortsSupport on-call rotations and escalation processes as part of a 24/7 detection and response capabilitySkills3–5 years of experience in cybersecurity, with a focus on incident response, SOC operations, or cyber defenseHands-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 NISTFamiliarity with threat hunting, malware analysis, or forensic investigation techniquesStrong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to communicate technical findings clearlyExposure to cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and modern enterprise architectures is preferredRelevant certifications (e.g., Security+, GCIH, GCIA, or equivalent) are a plusBenefitsDiscretionary bonus scheme that incentivizes, and rewards individuals based on company and individual performanceControl 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 workingMedical BenefitsPrescription BenefitsFSADental BenefitsVision BenefitsLife and AD&DVoluntary Life and AD&DDisability BenefitsVoluntary Benefits401 (K) RetirementNationwide Pet InsuranceEmployee Assistance ProgramCompany OverviewCTI, 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/.