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DirectViz Solutions, LLC · 4 months ago

Junior Incident Responder-Herndon, VA

DirectViz Solutions (DVS) is a dynamic and rapidly growing government contractor committed to delivering innovative IT solutions that address the mission-critical needs of our government clients. The Incident Response Manager will lead cybersecurity incident detection, analysis, response, and recovery activities in a mission-critical environment, ensuring rapid containment and eradication of threats while driving continuous improvement of cyber defense capabilities across IT and OT infrastructures.

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Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end incident response lifecycle (Preparation, Identification, Containment, Eradication, Recovery, Lessons Learned) for IT and OT systems
Manage and coordinate a team of responders, analysts, and engineers during high-severity incidents
Develop, maintain, and exercise Incident Response Plans (IRPs), Playbooks, and Runbooks tailored for OT/ICS environments
Interface with DoD stakeholders, government program offices, and third-party vendors to ensure coordinated response activities
Oversee forensic investigations including malware analysis, packet captures, log reviews, and OT protocol traffic analysis
Lead threat-hunting operations in IT/OT environments to proactively detect advanced adversaries
Ensure all incident reporting aligns with DoD RMF, NIST 800-61, CJCSM 6510, and CMMC requirements
Maintain compliance with STIGs, DISA CCRI, and DoD Cybersecurity Service Provider (CSSP) standards
Drive improvements in network segmentation, Zero Trust adoption, OT security monitoring, and detection capabilities
Provide after-action reports, metrics, and executive briefings to leadership

Qualification

Incident Response ManagementOperational Technology (OT)Industrial Control Systems (ICS)Cybersecurity Compliance FrameworksSIEM PlatformsMalware AnalysisNetworking ProtocolsDigital ForensicsCoordination SkillsLeadership SkillsCommunication Skills

Required

Active DoD Secret clearance or higher
Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, IT, or related field (or equivalent experience)
8+ years of cybersecurity experience, with at least 3+ years in incident response management
Proven expertise in OT/ICS environments (e.g., SCADA, PLCs, DCS, manufacturing, utilities, or military OT systems)
Hands-on experience with SIEM platforms (Splunk, ELK, ArcSight), EDR tools, and forensic toolsets (EnCase, FTK, Volatility, Wireshark, GRR)
Deep knowledge of MITRE ATT&CK and ATT&CK for ICS frameworks
Familiarity with networking protocols (TCP/IP, Modbus, DNP3, OPC, CIP, Profinet, etc.) and their security risks
Experience with malware reverse engineering concepts, digital forensics, and memory analysis
Strong knowledge of DoD cybersecurity compliance frameworks (RMF, NIST, STIG, CMMC)
Excellent leadership, communication, and coordination skills for cross-functional response teams

Preferred

Advanced degree (MS) in Cybersecurity or related field
CISSP, CISM, GCIA, GCIH, GCFA, GRID, or other SANS/GIAC certifications
Prior experience with DoD Cybersecurity Service Provider (CSSP) or Hunt/IR teams
Familiarity with cloud IR in hybrid environments (Azure, AWS, cArmy, DoD 365)
Experience briefing senior leadership and government officials

Benefits

Competitive compensation
Comprehensive medical benefits
A 401(k) match
Generous PTO accrual
Professional development reimbursement
Corporate-funded technology certifications
Robust employee recognition and appreciation programs

Company

DirectViz Solutions, LLC

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DirectViz Solutions is an information technology company that offers business process engineering services.

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage

Leadership Team

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Vinnie Tran
President/CEO
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Todd B.
Chief Technology Officer
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