Incident Response Leader - Cyber Defense & Forensics

AIS (Applied Information Sciences); Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 138,000 - 209,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Ownership

Continuous Learning

Inclusive Culture

Job summary

AIS (Applied Information Sciences) is seeking a qualified Security Architect to lead incident response activities and manage cybersecurity threats effectively. The candidate will develop strategies, frameworks, and ensure adherence to security protocols, working closely with various stakeholders.

The ideal candidate will hold a Master’s degree in Information Technology, along with a minimum of 10 years in incident response and extensive knowledge of digital forensics and malware analysis. Competitive salary range is $138,000–$209,000 annually.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in incident response and security operations.
• Proven ability to design and implement cybersecurity strategies.
• Excellent communication skills with senior leadership required.

Responsibilities

• Lead incident response teams in detecting and managing cybersecurity incidents.
• Develop incident response strategies and ensure proper execution.
• Communicate updates and risks to senior management.

Skills

Incident response leadership

Threat analysis

Cybersecurity strategy design

Digital forensics

Malware analysis

Education

Master of Science in Information Technology or related field

Tools

SIEM/SOAR platforms

EDR solutions

Threat intelligence platforms

Job description

AIS (Applied Information Sciences) is seeking a qualified Security Architect to lead incident response activities and manage cybersecurity threats effectively. The candidate will develop strategies, frameworks, and ensure adherence to security protocols, working closely with various stakeholders.

The ideal candidate will hold a Master’s degree in Information Technology, along with a minimum of 10 years in incident response and extensive knowledge of digital forensics and malware analysis. Competitive salary range is $138,000–$209,000 annually.