Incident Response Analyst
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Job description
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Incident Response Lead to serve as the NGDC SOC's technical authority during active cybersecurity incidents across hybrid cloud and on-prem environments. You will direct responders, coordinate with enterprise stakeholders, and drive rapid containment and eradication of threats targeting the NGDC and FTII platforms. This role is ideal for a seasoned IR professional with strong investigative leadership, decisive problem-solving under pressure, and a passion for elevating SOC maturity. This is a forward facing position. The incumbent will support the SOC manager on the delivery of a daily brief to the FSA CISO. Candidate must master clear and concise verbal communications.
Requirements
10-12 years of hands-on cybersecurity experience within a SOC, including 6+ years in incident response or DFIR roles Demonstrated ability to lead major incidents affecting cloud infrastructure (AWS) Strong command of: o Digital forensics methodologies (host, network, and cloud) o Log and SIEM analysis (e.g., Splunk) o EDR platforms (e.g., Trellix) o Network analytics and packet capture fundamentals Deep familiarity with MITRE ATT&CK, NIST SP 800-61, and cyber kill chain frameworks Excellent communication and situational leadership skills - able to brief executives under pressure U.S. Citizenship, must obtain Public Trust 6C. Desired Qualifications Relevant certifications, such as: o GCIA, GCFA, GCFE, GNFA, GCIH, GDAT o Other vendors: Cybersecurity IR or forensic-focused certifications Experience mentoring responders and maturing SOC/IR capabilities Experience with MITRE ATT&CK, Threat Intelligence, Threat Hunting, Enterprise Logging, Cloud IR
Benefits & conditions
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Rockville, MD. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $75.00 - $81.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully remote position.
