Cyber Incident Response Team Lead
Uvcyber
Posted: April 3, 2026
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Quick Summary
The Cyber Incident Response Team Lead is responsible for identifying and mitigating cyber threats to a large-scale organization.
Job Description
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UltraViolet Cyber is a leading platform-enabled unified security operations company providing a comprehensive suite of security operations solutions. Founded and operated by security practitioners with decades of experience, the UltraViolet Cyber security-as-code platform combines technology innovation and human expertise to make advanced real-time cybersecurity accessible for all organizations by eliminating risks of separate red and blue teams.
By creating continuously optimized identification, detection, and resilience from today’s dynamic threat landscape, UltraViolet Cyber provides both managed and custom-tailored unified security operations solutions to the Fortune 500, Federal Government, and Commercial clients. UltraViolet Cyber is headquartered in McLean, Virginia, with global offices across the U.S. and in India.
The Cyber Incident Response Team Lead directs enterprise incident response operations, ensuring rapid detection, containment, and remediation of cybersecurity incidents impacting CBP systems and data. This role serves as the senior escalation point for cyber incidents.
If you are energized by fast‑paced, high‑stakes cyber response, this role offers the opportunity to lead incident response operations that truly matter. As the Cyber Incident Response Team Lead, you’ll serve as the senior decision‑maker during major cyber events, guiding containment and recovery efforts for mission‑critical federal systems. This is a leadership role for professionals who want ownership, visibility, and the ability to directly protect enterprise environments from real‑world threats.
What You'll Do::
• Lead enterprise‑wide cyber incident response activities
• Coordinate containment, eradication, and recovery efforts
• Maintain and execute incident response playbooks
• Oversee use of SIEM, EDR, IDS/IPS, and case management tools
• Provide leadership during major cyber events and crises
What You Have: :
• US Citizenship Required
• 5+ years of progressively responsible cybersecurity or incident response experience
• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline (or 8 years experience in lieu)
• CISSP certification required
• GIAC certifications or DoD 8140 IAT Level III preferred
• TS (SCI‑eligible) clearance
We sincerely thank all applicants in advance for submitting their interest in this position. We know your time is valuable.
UltraViolet Cyber welcomes and encourages diversity in the workplace regardless of race, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.
If you want to make an impact, UltraViolet Cyber is the place for you!