Incident Response Analyst

Position Description We are seeking a Cybersecurity Analyst / Incident Response Coordinator to oversee incident response, vulnerability management, and threat analysis for a federal agency's IT security program. This role combines hands‑on cyber and incident lifecycle management. Location Executive Office for Immigration Review, 4825 Mark Center Drive, Suite 200, Alexandria, VA 22311 Essential Qualifications Excellent experience providing oversight for the entire incident response lifecycle from initial detection to final remediation and incident closure Excellent experience with Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) tools Excellent experience with Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR) platforms Above average experience providing final decisions on technical containment strategies Above average experience overseeing vulnerability management and scanning operations (e.g., Tenable) Above average experience managing daily tasking of a team Above average experience ensuring compliance with applicable retention policies Above average experience translating incident data into high‑level trend analysis and status reports for leadership Excellent verbal and written communication skills Experience supporting a federal agency (preferred) Minimum Experience 3‑10 years of cyber incident response experience Minimum Education Bachelor's Degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field General Physical Requirements Assignment Location – Executive Office for Immigration Review, 4825 Mark Center Drive, Suite 200, Alexandria, VA 22311 Sedentary Work – Exerting up to 10 lbs of force occasionally or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Typing, communicating, repetitive motions. Close visual acuity to prepare and analyze data, view computer monitors and read. May need to view presentation screens and other visual aids in a virtual setting. Inside environmental conditions with protection from outside elements. Security Ability to obtain/maintain a Federal Civilian Public Trust U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Resident who has lived in the United States for at least 3 years. Security investigations include: 10‑year period coverage, OPM Security Investigations Index (SII), DOD Defense Central Investigations Index (DCII), National Agency Check (NAC) records, FBI name check, FBI fingerprint check, Credit report check, written inquiries to previous employers and references, potential interviews, law enforcement check, court records check, education check – attendance and degrees. Tasks/Activities Verifies support staff are meeting contract deliverables and services Identifies obstacles preventing support staff from performing their responsibilities and addresses them Develops and provides monthly, weekly, and ad hoc status reports to leadership Maintains project plans tracking risks, issues, and completed/upcoming tasks Briefs leadership monthly and attends all cyber‑related meetings Develops and maintains an Incident Response Plan Provides incident response support Alerts the Incident Response Team of security advisories, vulnerabilities, and new threats Analyzes incidents and briefs recommendations quarterly to leadership Records and catalogs lessons learned, maintaining a searchable repository Conducts investigation and analysis of cybersecurity incidents Develops and maintains the Vulnerability Management Plan and related SOPs Conducts risk and vulnerability assessments using tools such as Tenable, IBM BigFix, and Splunk Oversees creation and accurate documentation of Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms) Coordinates with the cyber operations team to remediate identified vulnerabilities Tracks and reports vulnerability trends, providing monthly, quarterly, and annual metrics Integrates automated threat intelligence feeds into the Enterprise SIEM Analyzes threats against the environment and provides cyber situational awareness Oversees insider threat investigations and manages the tool in accordance with ITIL‑compliant Service Level Agreements (SLAs) Compensation & Benefits The annual projected pay range for this position is $101,526 - $132,689 with consideration given to various factors including but not limited to qualifications, experience, job responsibilities, and geographic location. Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage for employee and family Life Insurance, short‑term disability and long‑term disability paid by the Company Supplemental coverages including Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Additional Life insurance coverage for employee and dependents 401(k) plan with various options to select based on retirement goals Acceptable Credentials Acceptable Credentials EEO Statement All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Accommodations If you require a reasonable accommodation to apply, please send an email to our Human Resources Department at View email address on click.appcast.io with the following information: Subject line: Accommodation Request Description of accommodation request Contact information: Full name, email address, best number to reach you (optional) E-Verify We participate in the E‑Verify program. #J-18808-Ljbffr