Nationwide IT Services, Inc. · 4 months ago
Incident Responder / Incident Response Coordinator
Arlington, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expNationwide IT Services (NIS) is seeking a highly experienced Incident Responder/Incident Response Coordinator to support their DOD customer and mitigate cybersecurity incidents impacting critical DoD infrastructure. The role involves leading incident response activities, conducting forensic analysis, and ensuring compliance with DoD cybersecurity regulations.
Cyber SecurityInformation ServicesInformation TechnologyManagement Consulting
No H1B
Security Clearance Required
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
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
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
Benefits
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Life and Disability Insurance
401(k) Plan with Employer Match
Paid Holidays and PTO (Vacation/Sick Leave)
Commuter Benefits and EAP
Education Reimbursement
Pet Insurance
Company
Nationwide IT Services, Inc.
Nationwide IT Services, Inc.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase