Junior Incident Manager
No salary listed
Junior
Bachelor's
Arlington County, Arlington, VA, USA
In PersonShift 2, Monday–Friday, 2:00–10:00 p.m.
CybersecuritySecurity Operations & Incident Response
No H1B Sponsorship
US Citizenship, US Top Secret Clearance Required
About the job
Requirements
- U.S. citizenship is required.
- An active TS/SCI clearance is required.
- Must be able to obtain DHS Suitability.
- At least 2 years of directly relevant experience in cyber incident management or cybersecurity operations is required.
- Knowledge of incident response and handling methodologies is required.
- Close familiarity with the latest revision of NIST 800-62 and FISMA standards as they pertain to incident reporting is required.
- Knowledge of the NCCIC National Cyber Incident Scoring System to prioritize incident triage is required.
- Knowledge of general attack stages, including footprinting and scanning, enumeration, gaining access, privilege escalation, maintaining access, network exploitation, covering tracks, and related stages is required.
- Skill in recognizing and categorizing vulnerability types and associated attacks is required.
- Knowledge of basic system administration and operating system hardening techniques, Computer Network Defense policies, procedures, and regulations is required.
- Knowledge of operational threat environments, including first-generation script kiddies, second-generation non-nation-state-sponsored actors, and third-generation nation-state-sponsored actors, is required.
- Knowledge of system and application security threats and vulnerabilities, including buffer overflow, mobile code, cross-site scripting, PL/SQL and injections, race conditions, covert channels, replay, return-oriented attacks, and malicious code, is required.
- A BS in Incident Management, Operations Management, Cybersecurity, or a related degree is required; alternatively, a high school diploma with 4–6 years of incident management or cybersecurity experience is accepted.
Responsibilities
- Correlate incident data to identify specific trends in reported incidents.
- Recommend defense-in-depth principles and practices, including defense in multiple places, layered defenses, and security robustness.
- Perform Computer Network Defense incident triage, including determining scope, urgency, and potential impact.
- Research and compile known resolution steps or workarounds to mitigate potential Computer Network Defense incidents within the enterprise.
- Apply cybersecurity concepts to detect and defend against intrusions into small- and large-scale IT networks, and conduct cursory analysis of log data.
- Monitor external data sources to maintain awareness of Computer Network Defense threat conditions and determine which security issues may affect the enterprise.
- Identify incident causes and determine key information to request from external entities about an incident's background and potential infection vector.
- Receive and analyze network alerts from sources within the enterprise and determine possible causes.
- Track and document Computer Network Defense incidents from initial detection through final resolution, coordinating information about ongoing incidents with other organizational components.
Desired Qualifications
- Knowledge of operational threat environments, including first-generation script kiddies, second-generation non-nation-state-sponsored actors, and third-generation nation-state-sponsored actors.
- Knowledge of system and application security threats and vulnerabilities, including buffer overflow, mobile code, cross-site scripting, PL/SQL and injections, race conditions, covert channels, replay, return-oriented attacks, and malicious code.
- Desired certifications include GCIH, GCFA, GISP, GCED, CCFP, or CISSP.
About the company
Node.Digital builds digital solutions using AI automation and machine learning to help clients achieve their missions. Its approach centers on designing and deploying AI-powered software that automates processes, analyzes data, and supports decision-making for complex, mission-focused problems. Unlike general software firms, Node.Digital emphasizes delivering tailored, mission-driven solutions that address each customer’s unique objectives. The company’s goal is to enable organizations to operate more effectively and achieve impactful outcomes by applying AI and ML to real-world challenges.
Company Size
11-50
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Herndon, Virginia
Founded
2017
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- HRSA awarded Node.Digital a $2.99 million AI/ML contract in May 2026.
- Website refreshes in 2026 emphasize agentic AI, automated DevSecOps, and mission automation.
- Public contract data shows $10.2 million across 13 federal award actions in 2026.
What critics are saying
- Node.Digital's federal concentration leaves revenue exposed if DHS recompetes slip after 2028.
- Raytheon mentorship expires; losing that channel weakens prime-bid positioning and capture support.
- A single cyber or delivery failure on HHS HRSA damages trust with small-agency buyers.
What makes Node.Digital unique
- Raytheon mentorship under DHS program gives Node.Digital credibility with federal buyers.
- Node.Digital sells AI-native engineering, DevSecOps, automation, and mission workflow tooling.
- GSA MAS 8(a) status supports faster federal contracting through 2030.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Training Programs
- Disability Insurance