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Incident Responder / Incident Response CoordinatorNationwide IT Services • Arlington, VA, US
Incident Responder / Incident Response Coordinator

Incident Responder / Incident Response Coordinator

Nationwide IT Services • Arlington, VA, US
30+ days ago
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Job description

Incident Responder / Incident Response Coordinator Location :

  • Onsite – Arlington, VA or Mechanicsburg, PA Clearance Requirement : Active Secret Clearance Employment Type : Full-time Company : Nationwide IT Services, Inc. (NIS) Position Summary Nationwide IT Services (NIS) is seeking a highly experienced Incident Responder / Incident Response Coordinator to support our DOD customer and mitigate cybersecurity incidents that impact critical DoD infrastructure.

The successful candidate will apply deep technical knowledge and leadership skills to ensure a timely, accurate response and remediation in line with DoD cybersecurity frameworks.

  • Key Responsibilities Lead and coordinate incident response activities from detection through remediation, ensuring minimal impact to systems and operations.
  • Analyze, assess, and respond to security incidents, threats, and vulnerabilities in a timely and effective manner.
  • Conduct forensic analysis and root cause investigations to determine the scope and impact of incidents.
  • Maintain comprehensive documentation of incident response processes, findings, and lessons learned.
  • Oversee the incident data lifecycle, including collection, triage, investigation, escalation, containment, and resolution.
  • Interface with stakeholders, including technical teams, management, and external entities, to ensure clear communication and coordinated response efforts.
  • Ensure compliance with all applicable DoD cybersecurity regulations, standards, and best practices.
  • Provide post-incident analysis and contribute to the improvement of existing security controls and incident response procedures.
  • Collaborate with risk management and security architecture teams to improve system resilience and threat detection capabilities.
  • Minimum Qualifications 8 years of professional experience in Information Technology, with a focus on cybersecurity. 8 years of hands-on experience responding to urgent cyber incidents and threats. 5 years of experience managing and overseeing the flow of incident data, coordinating response activities, and ensuring proper remediation.
  • Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field from an accredited institution.
  • Active DoD Secret clearance required.
  • Preferred Skills and Certifications Strong understanding of DoD Cybersecurity policies, frameworks (e.g., NIST 800-53, RMF), and compliance requirements.
  • Proficiency in SIEM tools, endpoint detection and response (EDR), forensic tools, and threat intelligence platforms.
  • Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
  • Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CEH, GCIA, or GCIH are highly desirable.
  • About Nationwide IT Services (NIS) NIS is a CVE-verified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business providing IT and management consulting services.
  • We deliver innovative solutions by blending technology, industry’s best practices, and our trusted professionals to meet and exceed our clients’ mission needs.
  • Employee Benefits Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Life and Disability Insurance 401(k) Plan with Employer Match Paid Holidays and PTO (Vacation / Sick Leave) Commuter Benefits and EAP Education Reimbursement Pet Insurance NIS is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer – we welcome and value diversity in our workforce.   Powered by JazzHR
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