Incident Response Technician - swing

KaylaTek®; Westphalia (MD); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Medical

Dental

Vision plans

FSA

HSA

401(k) with company match

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Life and Accidental Death and Dismembr

Paid Time Off

11 Paid Holidays

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Professional Development Program

Military Leave Support

Referral bonuses

Job summary

KaylaTek is seeking a MIR Specialist to manage the full lifecycle of incident management in support of the AFNCR IT contract at Joint Base Andrews, MD. This 2:00 PM–10:30 PM swing shift role requires an Active Secret clearance and a valid CompTIA Security+ certification, with an initial 30 days of on-site training on a day shift.

The position emphasizes triage, coordination, proactive incident classification, and clear communications with government leadership.

Qualifications

• Active Secret Security Clearance is required.
• Minimum two years of DoD environment experience.
• Valid CompTIA Security+ certification required.

Responsibilities

• Incident Management: full lifecycle of incident management.
• Triage & Coordination: primary contact for triaging issues and engaging teams.
• Incident Communication: facilitate troubleshooting and provide timely status updates.
• Situational Awareness: disseminate critical information to government structures.
• Problem Resolution: investigate and track corrective actions with the problem management team.

Skills

Active Secret Clearance

DoD Environment Experience

Network Fundamentals

Communication Skills

Operational under pressure

CompTIA Security+ Certification

Job description

Come join our growing team with a 21st Century Vision! At KaylaTek, we understand that the key to our success is the quality of the people we employ. Our focus is not just on jobs, but on building and enhancing your career through ongoing professional development, training, and high quality of life. Our team members choose KaylaTek for a number of reasons including our competitive compensation and benefit packages, dedication to education, as well as our outstanding service. Our Grow Strong Vision encompasses a place for employees to grow, learn and feel a sense of belonging, not just a place to work.

Employee Benefit Offerings

• Comprehensive Medical
• Dental
• Vision plans
• FSA
• HSA
• 401(k) with company match
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Professional Development Program
• Military Leave Support
• Referral bonuses and more!

KaylaTek has an exciting Major Incident Response (MIR) opportunity supporting the AFNCR IT contract.

Location:

Joint Base Andrews (JBA), MD - 100% on site

Job Type:

Full time - Swing Shift (2:00 PM - 10:30 PM Tuesday - Saturday)

First 30 days:

An initial 30 day on-site training period is mandatory and will follow a standard day shift schedule (7:00 am - 3:30 pm - Monday - Friday) before transitioning to the assigned swing shift.

Clearance:

Active DOD Secret clearance or higher - verification required

Certification:

A valid CompTia Security+ Certification

Essential Job Functions

The MIR Specialist is accountable for the full lifecycle of incident management.

• Incident Management Proactively identify and classify major IT incidents and events by leveraging data from various AFNCR work centers and monitoring tools
• Triage & Coordination Serve as the primary point of contact for triaging newly identified issues, orchestrating a swift and effective response by engaging all necessary internal and external resolution teams
• Incident Communication Establish and facilitate troubleshooting conference bridges, ensuring seamless coordination between technical teams. Maintain clear and consistent communication with all stakeholders, including government leadership, providing timely status updates from inception to resolution.
• Situational Awareness Maintain a comprehensive understanding of incident status and operational impact, disseminating critical information through the appropriate Government communication and command structures
• Problem Resolution Drive the investigation and resolution process for all incidents. Collaborate with the problem management team to perform root cause analysis and track corrective actions to prevent future occurrences

Basic Required Qualifications And Skills

Candidates must meet the following criteria to be considered for this role:

• Security Clearance: Active Secret Security Clearance
• Experience: A minimum of two years of work experience within a Department of Defense (DoD) environment.
• Technical Acumen: A strong, foundational understanding of network equipment, architecture, and capabilities.
• Communication: Exceptional written and oral communication skills, with a proven ability to brief stakeholders and articulate complex technical situations clearly.
• Operational Skills: Demonstrated ability to multitask effectively and perform decisively under pressure in a fast-paced operational setting.
• Certification: Must hold a valid CompTIA Security+ certification.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

MUST BE A US CITIZEN

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY

KaylaTek is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

E-VERIFY AND BACKGROUND CHECKS

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. KaylaTek participates in the DHS e-Verify program. KaylaTek also conducts a background check on all candidates post offer though PROScreening LLC.