Hiring: Incident Response Lead Company: Parsons Corporation Location: Linthicum, MD Job Posted Time: 2026-09-16 17:39:45 Target Skills & Keywords : Security Clearance, Segment About the job Experience: •8+ years experience •8+ years of hands-on experience in Digital Forensics and Incident Response (DFIR), with at least 5 years focused on network intrusion analysis, malware forensics, and memory analysis •3+ years in a leadership or supervisory role, responsible for leading intrusion investigations, managing incident responders, and briefing technical findings to leadership •At least 5 years focused on network intrusion analysis, malware forensics, and memory analysis Required Skills: •Parsons is looking for an experienced Incident Response Lead to guide a team performing high-impact cyber investigations and analysis in support of critical mission objectives. •This role offers the opportunity to combine deep incident response expertise with leadership, mentorship, and continuous improvement in an environment where technical excellence and mission success go hand in hand. •Lead a team responsible for conducting incident response activities, including host-based and network-based forensic analysis •, identifying indicators of compromise, and correlating findings across multiple data sources to detect, investigate, and understand •Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) activity •. You will help ensure the team applies sound investigative tradecraft, maintains high technical standards, and evolves its methods as new tools, technologies, and threats emerge. Your leadership will directly support mission success by strengthening the team’s ability to identify and respond to sophisticated cyber threats. •This position is ideal for someone who combines deep incident response expertise with strong leadership and mentoring capability •. You will work closely with a highly technical team, providing day-to-day leadership, mentorship, and support while helping team members strengthen their skills and advance their careers. You’ll also play an important role in improving processes, refining investigative workflows, and driving technical excellence across the team. Qualifications: •An active Top Secret SCI security clearance is required for this position. •This position is part of our Federal Solutions team. •We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle! Compensation: •$125,100 - $225,200 / year Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!