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Cyber Security Incident Response Lead

Location: Remote
Compensation: Salary
Reviewed: Wed, Aug 26, 2026
This job expires in: 23 days

Job Summary

Leading cybersecurity incident response efforts, the full-time Cyber Security Incident Response Lead will serve as the technical authority during incidents across hybrid cloud and on-prem environments, coordinating with cross-functional teams to drive rapid threat containment and eradication while working remotely.

Key responsibilities
  • Manage and lead incident response efforts for large-scale cybersecurity incidents
  • Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure effective threat containment and eradication
  • Drive the maturation of Security Operations Center (SOC) capabilities and incident response programs
Required qualifications
  • 10+ years of hands-on cybersecurity experience, including 6+ years in incident response or digital forensics roles
  • Demonstrated leadership in managing incidents affecting cloud environments, preferably AWS
  • Deep expertise in digital forensics, log analysis, and SIEM tools such as Splunk
  • Strong understanding of cybersecurity frameworks like MITRE ATT&CK and NIST SP 800-61
  • U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain Public Trust 6C clearance

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