XCelerate Solutions

Incident Response Analyst

XCelerate Solutions$94K — $127K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree and five years of experience in cybersecurity.
  • Active Secret clearance required for classified information handling.
  • U.S. Citizenship is mandatory for the position.
  • Experience with incident response and cybersecurity frameworks is preferred.
  • Strong communication skills for coordination with various stakeholders.

Responsibilities

  • Support all stages of cybersecurity incident management including preparation and recovery.
  • Handle incidents in NIPR and SIPR environments and manage evidence handling.
  • Collaborate with SOC analysts, technical teams, and government representatives.
  • Maintain detailed incident records and provide status updates.
  • Respond to after-hours incidents with a required one-hour recall alert.
  • Conduct proactive monitoring across multiple security systems to identify threats.

Benefits

  • Flexible work locations in Alexandria, VA, and Seaside, CA.
  • Opportunity to work on crucial government cybersecurity initiatives.
  • Engagement with a diverse team comprising various cybersecurity disciplines.
  • Support in professional development and skill advancement in cybersecurity.
Full Job Description
Incident Response Analyst

Xcelerate Solutions is seeking an Incident Response Analyst to support CyberPRIMES cybersecurity, privacy, records and information management, and related enterprise support for DHRA, including DMDC and OUSD(P&R).

Clearance: Active SecretLocation: Alexandria, VA and Seaside, CA

Responsibilities
  • Support preparation, detection, analysis, containment, eradication, recovery, and post-incident activities for cybersecurity events and incidents.
  • Respond to incidents affecting NIPR and SIPR environments and support evidence collection and preservation.
  • Coordinate with SOC analysts, Cybersecurity Service Providers, system owners, technical teams, and Government stakeholders.
  • Maintain incident records, timelines, evidence, status updates, and required event and incident reporting.
  • Support after-hours response with the PWS-required one-hour recall when assigned.
  • Perform proactive monitoring and analysis across SIEM, endpoint, firewall, IDS/IPS, web-security, antispam, malware-prevention, and related enforcement systems; recognize intrusion attempts and support urgent threat mitigation.

Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree and five years of experience.
  • Must be U.S. Citizen
  • A Secret clearance is required when the assigned duties require classified information or SIPRNet access.

Compensation Range:
  • The anticipated salary range the Employer reasonably expects to pay for this position is $94,000 to $127,000 annually.

About XCelerate Solutions

XCelerate Solutions is a technology consulting firm that provides a range of services to clients in the public and private sectors. The company was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in Reston, Virginia. XCelerate Solutions specializes in data analytics, cloud computing, and cybersecurity, and has a team of experienced professionals who are dedicated to helping clients achieve their goals. The company is committed to providing high-quality services and has been recognized for its excellence in numerous areas.
Learn more about XCelerate Solutions
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100 employees
Industry
Founded
2013

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