First Information Technology Services, Inc · 1 day ago
Security Analyst - XDR - Mid Level
Bellevue, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$115K/yr - $135K/yr
3+ years expFirst Information Technology Services is a minority, veteran-owned IT consulting firm with over 20 years of expertise. The Mid Security Analyst – XDR supports extended detection and response operations for government customers, performing investigations and analysis of security alerts and incidents while providing recommendations and guidance.
Cloud ComputingConsultingInformation ServicesInformation TechnologySecurityWeb Design
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Independently investigate and analyze security alerts and incidents using XDR and SIEM tooling
Perform deeper investigative and exploratory analysis, including pivoting beyond initial alerts to validate scope, impact, or related activity
Provide response recommendations and escalation guidance in accordance with defined procedures
Support and guide junior analysts during investigations, including quality review of alert handling and documentation
Participate as a technical contributor in customer onboarding activities and limited external stakeholder communications
Document investigation findings clearly and contribute to identification of detection gaps, trends, or service improvement opportunities
Qualification
Required
U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain CJIS access upon hire, including background check and fingerprinting
3+ years of experience in security operations, incident analysis, or a related cybersecurity role
Hands-on experience investigating security alerts using XDR and/or modern SIEM/SOAR platforms
Ability to independently analyze incidents and make escalation or response recommendations
Strong written documentation and communication skills
Preferred
Exposure to cloud-based security platforms, particularly Microsoft cloud environments
Working knowledge of attacker techniques, common alert patterns, and false positives
Experience using query languages such as KQL to support investigations
Prior experience mentoring or supporting junior analysts during investigations
Progress toward or attainment of a security-focused certification
Benefits
100% of health, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their dependents (including domestic partners)
Matching 401(K)
Short/long term disability
Life insurance
Parental leave
Paid time off accrues at a starting rate of 15 days/year, increasing with tenure
Employees working for clients in Washington state have 10 paid holidays
Up to $5,000 annually for professional development, including reimbursement of job-related training classes, seminars, tuition, and certification expenses.
Company
First Information Technology Services, Inc
Designing Information Security Solutions with YOU in Mind.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Ronald Moses
Sr.Information Security Consultant / Office Chief Information Security Officers (OCISOs)
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