Incident Response Analyst​/Support

Position: Incident Response Analyst / Support Talascend is currently seeking an Incident Response Analyst / Support for a contract opportunity with our client in Washington, District Of Columbia . Location Currently remote, but may be subject to Return to Work in the future. Schedule Candidate would be a part of a team supporting a 24/7/365 operation. Candidates may be asked to support weekend and overnight shifts on a part‑time basis to supplement the existing team. Please only apply if this schedule works for you, as there is no flexibility on this. Clearance US Citizenship is required Active Public Trust or higher required DOJ active Public Trust preferred Overview The selected individual will be a member of the Monitoring and Incident Response Team primarily responsible for monitoring our customer’s network and infrastructure and managing communication during incidents. MIRT team members work a 24/7 shift schedule and are the primary point of escalation for any significant service outages or degradations; working closely with government management to coordinate troubleshooting and stakeholder communications. Responsibilities • Handle Tier 1/2 Service Desk escalations through tickets, phone, or Teams. • Follow up on outstanding requests and ensure timely resolution. • Support 24/7/365 network and service monitoring activities. • Work collaboratively with the Network Manager, Network Engineers, 3rd party Network Service Providers, Service Desk, and JMD customer components to provide incident management, and to elevate identified issues as appropriate. • Coordinate and monitor conference bridges for troubleshooting, implementation, and/or maintenance activities; and provide summary and after‑action reports following close‑out. • Close out tickets once issues are resolved and all necessary actions are completed. • Perform network monitoring, first‑level troubleshooting, reporting, incident management, and escalation as required. • Develop, maintain, and implement SOPs and other documentation. • Support Network devices. • Other duties may be added and/or assigned as needed. Qualifications • High School Diploma or equivalent • 4+ years of applicable work experience • Ability to obtain and maintain a public trust security clearance • U.S. Citizen • Experience supporting Windows 7, Windows 10, and MS Office 2013 • Experience using SNOW (Service Now), Remedy or a similar ticketing system • Strong analytical and follow‑through skills • Strong verbal and written communications skills • Ability to coordinate and get cooperation from multiple areas within IT to accomplish assignments • Ability to work well independently on defined tasks • Ability to work well as part of a team Preferred Qualifications • Previous Service Desk Experience • Ability to run reports • Active Public Trust of DOJ clearance We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary; other duties may be assigned as necessary. Background Check and Drug Screen may be required. Talascend is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status. #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply tot his job