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Incident Response SME

Softthink Solutions
Washington, DC Full Time
POSTED ON 5/22/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/19/2026
Job Title: Incident Response SME

Location: Onsite - Washington DC

Experience: 10 Years

Work authorization: US Citizen

Job Description

Seeking an Incident Response SME to support review and enhancement of Security Incident Response Plans aligned with NIST 800-61 and federal cybersecurity best practices.

Responsibilities

  • Review incident response procedures and workflows
  • Assess escalation, reporting, and evidence handling processes
  • Validate alignment with NIST 800-61
  • Recommend improvements to IR documentation and operations


Required Skills

  • Incident response planning and operations
  • Security operations and cyber incident handling
  • NIST 800-61 expertise
  • Policy and procedure review experience


Preferred Certifications

GCIH, CISSP, Security , CEH

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