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# Incident Response Analyst

- **Company:** Xcelerate Solutions
- **Location:** Alexandria, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $94,000.0 - $127,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Cyber Security, Email Filtering, Information Management, Intrusion Detection Systems, NIPRNet, Security Information and Event Management, Malware, Firewalls (Computer Science), SC Clearance, Performance Monitor
- **Published:** August 5, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=11708dfd5e899d3b

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree and five years of experience.
 * Must be U.S. Citizen
 * A Secret clearance is required when the assigned duties require classified information or SIPRNet access.

## Description

Xcelerate Solutions is seeking an Incident Response Analyst to support CyberPRIMES cybersecurity, privacy, records and information management, and related enterprise support for DHRA, including DMDC and OUSD(P&R). Come join our award-winning organization and work with some of the most talented and brightest minds in the GovCon industry., * Support preparation, detection, analysis, containment, eradication, recovery, and post-incident activities for cybersecurity events and incidents.

 * Respond to incidents affecting NIPR and SIPR environments and support evidence collection and preservation.
 * Coordinate with SOC analysts, Cybersecurity Service Providers, system owners, technical teams, and Government stakeholders.
 * Maintain incident records, timelines, evidence, status updates, and required event and incident reporting.
 * Support after-hours response with the PWS-required one-hour recall when assigned.
 * Perform proactive monitoring and analysis across SIEM, endpoint, firewall, IDS/IPS, web-security, antispam, malware-prevention, and related enforcement systems; recognize intrusion attempts and support urgent threat mitigation.


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