Incident Response (IR) and Forensics Lead (Q Clearance) with Security Clearance

Forensic Focus; Germantown (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Part time

Job summary

ShorePoint, LLC is seeking an Incident Response (IR) and Forensics Lead to direct day-to-day operations of a hands-on incident response and forensics team. You will investigate cyber incidents, analyze intrusion artifacts, and brief federal leadership on findings.

The role requires seven+ years in digital forensics and IR, experience with cloud and endpoint security, access management, secure networking, risk assessment, and a DOE Q or DoD Top Secret clearance; government certifications are

Qualifications

• Seven or more years of relevant experience in digital forensics and IR.
• Security clearance (DOE Q or DoD Top Secret) preferred; government certifications welcomed.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations of an incident response and forensics team.
• Perform hands-on investigations into cyber incidents and analyze intrusion artifacts.
• Coordinate enterprise-wide response efforts and brief federal leadership on findings.

Skills

Digital forensics

Incident response

Cloud security

Endpoint security

Access management

Secure networking

Risk assessment

Job description

# Incident Response (IR) and Forensics Lead (Q Clearance) with Security Clearance*ShorePoint, LLC***Germantown, MD**Onsite · Lead/Principal · Internship### The RoleThis position leads day-to-day operations of an incident response and forensics team, performing hands-on investigations into cyber incidents. Responsibilities include analyzing intrusion artifacts such as malware and source code, coordinating enterprise-wide response efforts, and briefing federal leadership on findings.### Skills & ExperienceCandidates need strong knowledge of digital forensics and incident response practices, cloud and endpoint security, access management, secure networking, and risk assessment. Seven or more years of relevant experience is required, along with a security clearance (DOE Q or DoD Top Secret) and industry certifications preferred.### Who It SuitsSuited to experienced incident response and forensics professionals who hold or can obtain high-level government clearance, enjoy leading technical teams, and are comfortable engaging directly with federal stakeholders onsite.