Incident Responder / Incident Response Coordinator

Nationwide IT Services; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Incident Responder to lead cybersecurity efforts for critical infrastructure. This role involves coordinating responses to incidents, conducting forensic analysis, and ensuring compliance with DoD regulations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cybersecurity, excellent problem-solving skills, and experience with SIEM and EDR tools. Join a dynamic team dedicated to safeguarding vital systems and enhancing security measures. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact in a supportive and innovative environment.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Life and Disability Insurance

401(k) Plan with Employer Match

Paid Holidays and PTO

Commuter Benefits

Education Reimbursement

Pet Insurance

Qualifications

• 8+ years of IT experience focusing on cybersecurity and incident response.
• Experience managing incident data and coordinating response activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead incident response activities ensuring minimal impact to systems.
• Conduct forensic analysis and maintain documentation of incidents.

Skills

Cybersecurity

Incident Response

Forensic Analysis

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology

Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity

Tools

SIEM tools

Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)

Forensic tools

Threat Intelligence platforms

Job description

Incident Responder / Incident Response Coordinator
Location: Onsite – Arlington, VA or Mechanicsburg, PA
Clearance Requirement: Active Secret Clearance
Employment Type: Full-time
Company: Nationwide IT Services, Inc. (NIS)

Position Summary

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.

Key Responsibilities

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

Minimum Qualifications

1. 8 years of professional experience in Information Technology, with a focus on cybersecurity.
2. 8 years of hands-on experience responding to urgent cyber incidents and threats.
3. 5 years of experience managing and overseeing the flow of incident data, coordinating response activities, and ensuring proper remediation.
4. Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field from an accredited institution.
5. Active DoD Secret clearance required.

Preferred Skills and Certifications

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

About Nationwide IT Services (NIS)

NIS is a CVE-verified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business providing IT and management consulting services. We deliver innovative solutions by blending technology, industry’s best practices, and our trusted professionals to meet and exceed our clients’ mission needs.

Employee Benefits

1. Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
2. Life and Disability Insurance
3. 401(k) Plan with Employer Match
4. Paid Holidays and PTO (Vacation/Sick Leave)
5. Commuter Benefits and EAP
6. Education Reimbursement
7. Pet Insurance

NIS is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer – we welcome and value diversity in our workforce.