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Incident Response Analyst I

Lockheed Martin · Bethesda, MD

Compensation

$60k–$78kper year
$60k$78k
Entry Level
HybridContractSecurity Operations
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What is Security Operations?

You monitor alerts in a Security Operations Center. When something looks suspicious, you investigate.

This role is for you if you're detail-oriented, catch things others miss, and stay level-headed.

📋About the Role

Support incident response efforts including containment, eradication, and recovery. Document findings and contribute to post-incident reviews and playbook improvements.

Incident ResponseMalware TriageForensicsSOAR

Your roadmap to get this job

Most people finish in 10–18 weeks from zero.

1
Foundation
4–6 wks
Get CompTIA Security+
Learn networking basics
Set up a free home lab
2
Build Skills
4–6 wks
Complete TryHackMe SOC Level 1
Practice analyzing alerts
Learn MITRE ATT&CK
3
Get Hired
2–4 wks
Build a lab portfolio
Apply to SOC Analyst I roles
Interview prep with our team

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