Incident Responder / Incident Response Coordinator

Nationwide IT Services•Arlington, VA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Nationwide IT Services (NIS) is seeking a highly experienced Incident Responder/Incident Response Coordinator to support our DOD customer and mitigate cybersecurity incidents that impact critical DoD infrastructure. The successful candidate will apply deep technical knowledge and leadership skills to ensure a timely, accurate response and remediation in line with DoD cybersecurity frameworks.

Requirements

8 years of professional experience in Information Technology, with a focus on cybersecurity.
8 years of hands-on experience responding to urgent cyber incidents and threats.
5 years of experience managing and overseeing the flow of incident data, coordinating response activities, and ensuring proper remediation.
Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field from an accredited institution.
Active DoD Secret clearance required.

Nice To Haves

Strong understanding of DoD Cybersecurity policies, frameworks (e.g., NIST 800-53, RMF), and compliance requirements.
Proficiency in SIEM tools, endpoint detection and response (EDR), forensic tools, and threat intelligence platforms.
Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CEH, GCIA, or GCIH are highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Lead and coordinate incident response activities from detection through remediation, ensuring minimal impact to systems and operations.
Analyze, assess, and respond to security incidents, threats, and vulnerabilities in a timely and effective manner.
Conduct forensic analysis and root cause investigations to determine the scope and impact of incidents.
Maintain comprehensive documentation of incident response processes, findings, and lessons learned.
Oversee the incident data lifecycle, including collection, triage, investigation, escalation, containment, and resolution.
Interface with stakeholders, including technical teams, management, and external entities, to ensure clear communication and coordinated response efforts.
Ensure compliance with all applicable DoD cybersecurity regulations, standards, and best practices.
Provide post-incident analysis and contribute to the improvement of existing security controls and incident response procedures.
Collaborate with risk management and security architecture teams to improve system resilience and threat detection capabilities.