Incident Response and Forensics Lead

Incident Response And Forensics Lead

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• Lead and manage the Incident Response & Forensics team.
• Deliver briefings and coordinate with clients and senior leadership on incident responses.
• Analyze intrusion artifacts (e.g., malware, trojans) to mitigate cyber threats.
• Manage and own service delivery and capacity models for digital forensics and incident response offerings.
• Provide technical support across enterprise cyber defense teams.
• Build DFIR analysts skillsets through technical mentorship and structured training on incident response and forensic methodologies.
• Oversee incident response operations and ensure effective threat handling.
• Monitor external sources (e.g., vendor sites, CERTs) for emerging threats.

• Minimum 7+ years of practical experience in cyber incident response and digital forensics.
• Certifications:
  
  GCFE OR GCIH
• Proficiency in tools:
  Magnet, Gray Key, EnCase, or Cellebrite.
• Expertise in cloud security, endpoint security, access management, and secure networking.

• US Citizen (duals accepted)
• Must possess Active TS Clearance
• Must be able to work onsite in Germantown, MD one day a week