Incident Response (IR) Tech Lead
Edgewater Federal Solutions, Inc.
Bethesda, MD
The Role
This senior position leads a tiered incident response function supporting national-level federal infrastructure around the clock. Day-to-day work includes managing escalated incidents, coordinating cross-functional response efforts, conducting digital forensics across host, network, cloud and mobile platforms, performing malware analysis, and driving threat-hunting operations against advanced persistent threats.
Skills & Experience
Candidates need 12 years of cybersecurity experience with at least five in operational leadership, plus hands-on expertise with SIEMs, SOAR platforms, cloud security tooling, and forensic acquisition following NIST SP 800-86 guidelines. Skills in malware reverse engineering, custom detection signature creation, and insider threat investigation support are expected.
Who It Suits
This role suits a highly experienced federal cybersecurity professional comfortable operating at both a technical and strategic level. Those with a background leading DFIR teams in government or defence environments, who can mentor junior analysts, brief senior leadership, and drive continuous process improvement, will thrive here.
Typical advertised salary for Incident Response roles in United States: $125,000–$179,000 (median $149,000 — from 108 recent listings analysed by Forensic Focus).
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