Tier II-III Incident Response Analyst-Senior
Boston Government Services, LLC (BGS)
Knoxville
The Role
This senior position leads advanced cybersecurity incident investigations, coordinating responses to high-impact security events. Day-to-day responsibilities include conducting in-depth forensic analysis, reviewing suspicious code, performing malware analysis, hunting for threats, and gathering cyber threat intelligence across client environments.
Skills & Experience
Candidates should bring demonstrated expertise in digital forensics, malware analysis, threat hunting, and cyber threat intelligence. Experience managing and escalating complex security incidents is essential. Seniority at Tier II–III level is expected, reflecting hands-on proficiency with advanced investigative techniques and response coordination in high-stakes environments.
Who It Suits
This role suits an experienced incident responder who thrives under pressure and enjoys leading complex investigations. Those with a background supporting government, national security, or highly regulated environments will be well-positioned. Strong collaborative instincts and a drive to deliver mission-critical outcomes are key personal attributes for success here.
Typical advertised salary for Incident Response roles in United States: $125,000–$179,000 (median $149,000 — from 108 recent listings analysed by Forensic Focus).
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