Senior Incident Response Lead — Cyber Defense SOC

Via Logic LLC; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 108,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking an Incident Response Lead to join our team supporting a DHS Security Operations Center program. You will oversee the incident lifecycle, analyze complex threats, and drive improvements in processes and automation within a 24x7 operating environment.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline, 8–12 years of relevant experience, and leadership capabilities. Candidates must hold active TS/SCI clearance and CISSP/GCIH/GCIA certifications as described in the

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline.
• 8-12 years of experience in a technical discipline.
• 4+ years supervising and/or managing teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• In-depth knowledge of each phase of the Incident Response life cycle.
• Expertise in Windows/Linux operations and artifacts.
• Understand enterprise network architectures and security devices.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to improve analyst skills and SOC delivery.
• Drive implementation of new tools, frameworks, and automation in SOC operations.

Skills

Incident response

Team leadership

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline

Tools

CISSP

SANS GCIH/GCIA

Job description

Leidos is seeking an Incident Response Lead to join our team supporting a DHS Security Operations Center program. You will oversee the incident lifecycle, analyze complex threats, and drive improvements in processes and automation within a 24x7 operating environment.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline, 8–12 years of relevant experience, and leadership capabilities. Candidates must hold active TS/SCI clearance and CISSP/GCIH/GCIA certifications as described in the