Incident Response Manager

Overview: Pyramid Systems is seeking an Incident Response Manager to support our Federal Customer. Responsibilities: Perform cybersecurity incident detection, response, remediation, or mitigation Analyze security incidents, preserve digital evidence, identify root causes, and create mitigation or remediation plans Reference familiarity with NIST, ISO 27001, and CIS Critical Security Controls Collect and analyze intrusion artifacts (e.g., malware, source code, trojans) to support mitigation efforts Coordinate and provide technical support to enterprise-wide cyber defense teams during incidents Manage, lead, or coordinate incident response functions across the organization Monitor external threat intelligence feeds (CERTs, vendor advisories, security publications) to identify relevant threats Perform forensically sound image collection and review to support investigations and remediation Receive, evaluate, and analyze alerts from various systems to determine potential causes or impacts Ensure compliance with federal incident reporting requirements and produce after‑action reports Lead and oversee the full incident response lifecycle: detection, containment, eradication, recovery, and lessons learned Serve as the primary escalation point for major or high‑severity incidents Conduct tabletop exercises, drills, and readiness assessments Strengthen organizational resilience by identifying gaps and improving IR processes Oversee tools and technologies supporting detection, analysis, and response activities Document incidents, timelines, decisions, findings, and process improvements Track remediation efforts to completion and validate fix effectiveness Review threat intelligence to stay aware of new techniques, vulnerabilities, and attack trends Coordinate cross‑functional collaboration during incidents and post‑incident recovery Prepare detailed post‑incident and after‑action reports for leadership and compliance teams Qualifications: US Citizenship required with the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust Clearance. Bachelor’s Degree or Higher in Cyber Security or related field or Certified Information Systems Security Professional ( CISSP ), Certified Information Security Manager ( CISM ), GCIH ( GIAC Certified Incident Handler ). Must have industry experience to include 7+ years of relevant experience in cybersecurity incident identification, response, remediation or mitigation. Experience analyzing incidents, preserving evidence, identifying root causes, and developing effective mitigation/remediation solutions. Familiarity with frameworks like NIST, ISO 27001, and CIS Controls. Experience collecting intrusion artifacts (e.g., source code, malware, trojans) and use discovered data to enable mitigation of potential cyber defense incidents within the enterprise. Experience coordinating and providing expert technical support to enterprise-wide cyber defense technicians to resolve cyber defense incidents. Experience, managing, leading or coordinating incident response functions. Experience monitoring external data sources (e.g., cyber defense vendor sites, Computer Emergency Response Teams, Security Focus) to maintain currency of cyber defense threat conditions and determine which security issues may have an impact on the enterprise. Target Pay Range: The below listed pay range for this position is not a guarantee of compensation or salary. The final offered salary will be influenced by a host of factors including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at Pyramid Systems that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits, to include our Employee Stock Ownership Program, FlexPTO, and learning and development opportunities. Pyramid Min: USD $59,685.00/Yr. Pyramid Max: USD $74,606.50/Yr. Why Pyramid?: Pyramid Systems, Inc. is an award-winning, technology leader, driving digital transformation across federal agencies. We empower forward-thinking innovations, accelerate production-ready software, and deliver secure solutions so federal agencies can meet their mission goals. Voted a Top Workplace, both regionally (Washington, DC) and Nationally (USA) the past 2 years (2023 and 2024) based on the feedback from our employees, we are headquartered in Fairfax, VA. and have a growing national footprint. We value and promote our Flexible Workplace approach because of the positive impacts it has on work-life integration. We remain committed to ensuring every employee’s voice is heard, performance and results are recognized and rewarded, development and advancement is a focus, and diversity, equity and inclusion is a company priority. We offer competitive compensation and benefits (including a recently launched Employee Stock Ownership Plan - ESOP), a robust performance-based rewards program, and we know how to have fun! Our people and culture have endured and delivered for our clients for nearly three decades. EEO Statement: Pyramid Systems, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.