Cybersecurity Lead Incident Response Coordinator

Nationwide IT Services, Inc • $100K — $130K *

Alexandria, VA 22304In-Person

Information Technology

Less than 5 years of experience

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Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.
3-10 years of cyber incident-response experience.
Experience leading enterprise cybersecurity incident response efforts.
Strong background in vulnerability management and remediation.
Familiarity with enterprise SIEM and security monitoring tools.
Proficient in developing cybersecurity documentation and procedures.
Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary point of contact for the contractor team supporting EOIR's cybersecurity operations.
Coordinate daily activities with Government stakeholders and manage priorities.
Lead and oversee cybersecurity incident response throughout the incident lifecycle.
Direct incident investigation, eradication, and recovery efforts, ensuring thorough documentation.
Review and prioritize vulnerability findings, managing remediation efforts effectively.
Analyze security events, emerging threats, and indicators of compromise.
Support and guide junior cybersecurity staff while maintaining program quality.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits package.
Paid Time Off and Federal Holidays.
401(k) with company match to support retirement savings.
Training and certification assistance for professional development.
Opportunities for career advancement in a mission-critical environment.

Full Job Description

Cybersecurity Lead Incident Response Coordinator (Program Manager / On-Site Supervisor)

Company: Nationwide IT Services (NIS)
Location: On-Site (5 Days/Week) - Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR), Office of Information Technology, 4825 Mark Center Drive, Suite 200, Alexandria, VA 22311
Position Type: Full-Time
Clearance Requirement: Must be able to obtain and maintain a DOJ Public Trust
Citizenship:U.S. Citizenship Required

NIS is seeking an experienced Cybersecurity Lead Incident Response Coordinator to support the Department of Justice (DOJ), Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR). This individual serves as the Program Manager and on-site supervisor while providing senior-level cybersecurity leadership supporting vulnerability management, incident response, security operations, and cybersecurity compliance activities.

Position Summary
The Cybersecurity Lead Incident Response Coordinator serves as the technical lead and primary point of contact for the contractor team supporting EOIR's cybersecurity operations. This individual is responsible for coordinating cybersecurity activities, overseeing incident response efforts, supervising contractor personnel, and serving as the primary liaison with Government leadership.
The position combines approximately 70% technical cybersecurity support with 30% program management and team leadership responsibilities.

Responsibilities

Serve as the Program Manager and on-site supervisor for the NIS cybersecurity team.
Coordinate daily activities and priorities with Government stakeholders.
Lead cybersecurity incident response activities through the complete incident lifecycle.
Direct incident investigation, containment, eradication, recovery, and post-incident reporting.
Oversee enterprise vulnerability management activities.
Review and prioritize vulnerability findings and remediation activities.
Coordinate vulnerability scanning and reporting activities.
Analyze security events, indicators of compromise, and emerging threats.
Perform threat analysis and security event correlation.
Coordinate with DOJ cybersecurity organizations and security operations personnel.
Develop and maintain:
- Incident Response Plans
- Vulnerability Management Plans
- Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
- Lessons Learned documentation
Develop executive dashboards, reports, and cybersecurity metrics.
Support cybersecurity audits, assessments, and compliance initiatives.
Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior cybersecurity staff.
Support continuous monitoring and cybersecurity program improvement initiatives.
Ensure all contractual deliverables are completed on schedule and meet quality standards.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related technical discipline.
3-10 years of cyber incident-response experience.
Serves as the Program Manager (PM) and on-site supervisor for the contractor team.
Experience leading enterprise cybersecurity incident response efforts.
Experience with vulnerability management and remediation.
Experience using enterprise SIEM and security monitoring tools.
Experience developing cybersecurity documentation, SOPs, and security procedures.
Experience supporting Federal cybersecurity programs.
Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
Ability to communicate effectively with executive Government leadership.
U.S. Citizenship Required.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a DOJ Public Trust clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

CISSP
GIAC certification
Security+
CEH
Splunk certification
Experience with:
- Splunk
- Tenable Security Center
- Nessus
- SOAR platforms
- ServiceNow
- JIRA
Experience supporting DOJ or other Federal civilian agencies.

Competitive salary
Comprehensive health benefits
Paid Time Off
Paid Federal Holidays
401(k) with company match
Training and certification assistance
Career advancement opportunities
Opportunity to support a mission-critical Federal cybersecurity program

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