Lead Incident Responder — Government Cybersecurity

Job overview

The Lead Incident Responder role is an onsite position in Washington, DC, paying $117,000–$160,000 per year. DirectViz Solutions provides strategic information technology services to government customers, and this role supports the Department of Labor’s Computer Security Incident Response Capability. The lead manages security documentation, assessments, incident response, threat monitoring, and vulnerability management across government systems. The role helps maintain compliance and coordinate response and remediation while supporting security operations and financial-system security.

What you'll do

• Develop and maintain security documentation, privacy assessments, and system security plans
• oversee security policies, risk assessments, and ISSO training compliance
• conduct annual security control assessments for approximately 63 systems
• lead the CSIRC on a 24/7 basis
• train analysts
• handle incidents involving PII and coordinate remediation
• maintain a cyberthreat dashboard
• monitor networks
• manage SOC tools and the vulnerability management program
• support applications and databases for security, accounting, and accessibility compliance.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

lead incident responder

cybersecurity

incident response

vulnerability management

security operations center

government it

washington dc

directviz solutions

$117k–$160k/year

cissp

gcih

itil 4 foundation

public trust clearance

24/7 csirc

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Comprehensive medical plans
• 401(k) match
• PTO accrual
• professional development reimbursement
• corporate-funded technology certifications
• employee recognition and appreciation programs.

Why this role

The role oversees annual security control assessments for approximately 63 systems and leads the CSIRC on a 24/7 basis. Public Trust clearance or ability to obtain one is required; listed certifications include CISSP, GCIH, and ITIL 4 Foundation.

About the employer

DirectViz Solutions, LLC is hiring for this role. Industry: All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services. Sector: 54.