AIS (Applied Information Sciences) · 19 hours ago
Incident Management Lead
Alexandria, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$138K/yr - $209K/yr
10+ years expAIS (Applied Information Sciences) is a mission-driven company focused on making a difference through impactful projects. The Incident Management Lead will direct enterprise-wide incident response activities, manage advanced cyber defense operations, and guide teams in identifying and responding to cybersecurity threats.
Cloud ComputingConsultingInformation TechnologySoftware
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Lead and manage incident response teams responsible for detecting, analyzing, containing, and eradicating cybersecurity incidents
Direct responses to cyber events involving advanced threats, malware, indicators of compromise (IOCs), and complex attack patterns
Oversee the development and execution of incident handling procedures, playbooks, and escalation processes
Conduct after-action reviews and drive continuous improvement across incident response capabilities
Provide expert oversight for investigations involving threat actors, malware analysis, and digital forensics
Ensure timely analysis and dissemination of threat intelligence, indicators of compromise, and trends to stakeholders
Maintain readiness of incident response tools, technologies, and methodologies
Formulate both short- and long-term strategies to strengthen cybersecurity controls, monitoring, and detection capabilities
Design, architect, and engineer security solutions that enhance threat visibility and reduce risk exposure
Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to support deployment strategies and ensure alignment with security requirements
Serve as the primary liaison to senior managers regarding ongoing threats, incident updates, and intelligence sharing
Provide executive-level summaries and technical briefings on incidents, risks, and mitigation strategies
Build strong relationships across IT, security leadership, and operational teams to support a unified response posture
Mentor and guide incident responders, analysts, and penetration testers to develop their technical and analytical skills
Establish operational metrics, reporting standards, and performance indicators for incident response activities
Ensure team members follow best practices in threat analysis, forensic handling, and incident documentation
Qualification
Required
Master of Science in Information Technology, Information Security, or related field
Minimum of 10 years of experience in incident response, security operations, and penetration testing
Minimum of 5 years managing and directing incident response teams
Strong, hands-on experience with: Threat intelligence and threat sharing, Indicators of compromise (IOCs), Malware analysis techniques, Digital and network forensic analysis
Proven ability to design and implement cybersecurity strategies, controls, and solutions
Experience developing and executing incident response plans and cyber defense procedures
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with senior leadership
Clearance: TS/SCI
EC-Council Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
EC-Council Licensed Penetration Tester (LPT)
EC-Council Certified Security Analyst (ECSA)
Preferred
Experience in highly regulated, federal, or complex enterprise environments
Familiarity with SIEM/SOAR platforms, EDR solutions, and threat intelligence platforms
PMP certification (preferred)
Benefits
Employee Ownership: Your contributions directly impact the company’s success, and you share in its achievements.
Continuous Learning: Access to resources, training, and mentorship to support your professional growth.
Inclusive Culture: A workplace where diversity is celebrated, and everyone’s voice is valued.
Mission-Driven Work: Engage in projects that make a meaningful difference for our clients and communities.
Company
AIS (Applied Information Sciences)
AIS helps large commercial and federal clients accelerate innovation with security and compliance in mind.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Fred Elleman
Owner CEO
Larry Katzman
Chief Executive Officer
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