Senior Incident Response Analyst

Edgewater Federal Solutions•Bethesda, MD

2d•$125,000 - $150,000

About The Position

Edgewater Federal Solutions is currently seeking an experienced and highly skilled Senior Incident Response Analyst to support a large federal client. In this critical role, you will be responsible for identifying, investigating, and responding to security incidents across the organization. You will collaborate with various teams to ensure timely resolution of threats, contribute to the development of incident response strategies, and provide guidance to junior analysts. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of security operations, incident management, and a passion for protecting company assets from cyber threats. Due to the nature of the contract and work, US Citizenship is a requirement

Requirements

BS degree from an accredited university in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (Master’s preferred)
U.S. Citizenship is required
5+ years of experience in technically demanding cybersecurity roles
Previous experience working in a 24x7 SOC environment
Previous experience in Incident Response roles
Proficiency with security tools such as SIEM (Splunk, QRadar), EDR (CrowdStrike, Carbon Black), forensic tools (EnCase, FTK), and malware analysis tools
Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical issues to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

In-depth knowledge of security frameworks, methodologies, and incident response processes (e.g., NIST, SANS)
Industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, GCIH, GCFA, GCFE, or equivalent
Experience with cloud security (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and cloud-based incident response
Knowledge of scripting or programming languages (Python, PowerShell, etc.) for automating tasks and incident response processes

Responsibilities

Lead and manage the response to security incidents, ensuring appropriate containment, eradication, and recovery steps are taken.
Act as a subject matter expert for complex security incidents, providing mentorship and guidance to junior incident response analysts.
Conduct in-depth analysis of security events and incidents to determine the root cause, impact, and timeline.
Develop, implement, and improve incident response processes, playbooks, and procedures to optimize response times and minimize risk.
Utilize a range of security tools (e.g., SIEM, EDR, and forensic tools) to monitor, analyze, and investigate incidents in real time.
Requires the ability to work odd hours and be on call to respond to incidents.
Track all incidents in the appropriate case management system and follow up with relevant stakeholders until incident closure.
Assist in the development and delivery of training programs to enhance the security awareness of staff and improve overall incident response capabilities.
Requires the ability to work odd hours and be on call to respond to incidents.