Lead Incident Responder
$90,000–$120,000 year
On-site · Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Job Summary
The Lead Incident Responder will manage and maintain critical security documentation, ensuring compliance with government standards for multiple systems. Responsibilities include developing and overseeing security policies, conducting Security Control Assessments, incident response leadership, and cyber threat monitoring. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in risk management and incident response within government contracts, along with strong project management skills and proficiency with SOC tools.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Management, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field
- Minimum of 6 years of relevant technical experience or 4 years in IT solutions at a senior management level
- At least 10 years of experience in an IT or technology-related field, with 5 of those years within the last 10 years on large government technical contracts
- Demonstrated experience in cyber incident response, threat monitoring, and vulnerability management
- Proficiency in creating and managing security documentation for compliance
- Strong project management and risk assessment skills
- Experience with Security Operations Center (SOC) tools and incident response processes
Desired Qualifications
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
- Certified Intrusion Analyst
- Certified Ethical Hacker
- GCIH / GIAC Certified Incident Handler
- Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) 4 Foundation
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