Minimum of 6 years in risk management or cyber incident response within the Intelligence Community or Department of Defense.
Proven ability to develop high-level Situation Reports (SITREPs) and executive briefings.
Experience in coordinating multi-agency engagements and managing sensitive Requests for Information (RFIs).
Strong grasp of cyber incident management and risk assessment processes.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills for engaging with diverse stakeholders.
Responsibilities
Lead and coordinate external engagements on cyber incidents with potential physical or operational threats.
Collaborate with internal and external partners to support incident reviews and adjudication.
Manage cyber incident cases from intake to final resolution, ensuring proper coordination.
Facilitate incident mitigation by tracking resolution activities and coordinating stakeholders.
Draft and submit executive-level SITREPs, formal reports, and time-sensitive notifications.
Review and filter Requests for Information (RFIs) requiring organizational oversight.
Maintain and report on incident metrics, tracking case status and mitigation progress.
Ensure proper documentation and protection of data related to investigations.
Benefits
Opportunity to work with mission-critical Intelligence Community customers.
Engagement in high-stakes cyber incident management.
Collaboration with a diverse range of internal and external partners.
Professional development opportunities in cybersecurity governance and incident response.
Access to advanced tools and systems for incident management.
Full Job Description
Job Description
WarCollar Industries has an immediate opportunity for an experienced Cyber Incident Risk Manager to support a mission-critical Intelligence Community customer in McLean, VA. The Cyber Incident Risk Manager will lead external partner engagements, inter-agency coordination, and cyber incident risk management efforts involving events that may present physical, technical, or operational threats.
This position will serve as a critical liaison between internal mission teams, external agencies, and inter-agency partners, ensuring cyber incidents are appropriately evaluated, coordinated, and resolved through established adjudication and mitigation processes. The ideal candidate will possess strong cybersecurity governance and incident response experience, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to develop executive-level Situation Reports (SITREPs), manage sensitive Requests for Information (RFIs), and coordinate complex investigations across multiple organizations.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and coordinate external engagements involving cyber incidents that may present physical, technical, or operational threats.
Collaborate with internal offices, external agencies, and mission partners through established workflows to support incident reviews and adjudication requirements.
Manage referred cyber incident cases from initial intake through final mitigation and adjudication, ensuring appropriate coordination with agencies and external partners utilizing customer systems.
Facilitate incident mitigation efforts by coordinating stakeholders, tracking resolution activities, and ensuring appropriate follow-through.
Develop, draft, and submit executive-level Situation Reports (SITREPs), formal incident reports, briefings, and time-sensitive notifications.
Review, coordinate, and filter Requests for Information (RFIs) and other sensitive inquiries requiring organizational review outside established workflows.
Maintain and report 30-day incident metrics, tracking Risk Manager involvement, case status, mitigation progress, and adjudication outcomes.
Ensure the proper preservation, documentation, and protection of data, evidence, and investigative materials associated with formal investigative processes.
Provide risk management guidance and support to leadership and mission partners throughout the cyber incident lifecycle.
Required Skills
Minimum of 6 years of experience in risk management, cyber incident response coordination, cybersecurity governance, or a related discipline within the Intelligence Community, Department of Defense, or inter-agency environment.
Demonstrated experience developing and authoring high-level SITREPs, executive briefings, and formal incident reporting.
Experience coordinating multi-agency engagements and managing sensitive Requests for Information (RFIs).
Strong understanding of cyber incident management, risk assessment, mitigation processes, and investigative coordination.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with technical teams, senior leadership, and external mission partners.
Desired Skills
Previous experience serving as an Agency Security Officer (ASO).
Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity Policy, Information Assurance, Investigations, Internal Security, or a related discipline. Equivalent professional experience may be considered.
Experience supporting Intelligence Community security operations, inter-agency investigations, and sensitive incident adjudication processes.
Familiarity with preserving investigative evidence, maintaining incident documentation, and coordinating mitigation activities across organizational boundaries.
