Select Source Solutions is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Incident Responder to support incident response operations at the U.S. Air Force Academy (USAFA). This role plays a vital function in maintaining cyber readiness, ensuring system resilience, and aligning with the Department of Defense (DoD) Risk Management Framework (RMF).

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, maintain, and conduct annual reviews of the organization’s Incident Response Plan (IRP), including policies and procedures.

• Implement incident response strategies aligned with government-approved standards and guidance.

• Coordinate and lead responses to cybersecurity incidents in accordance with the Government-approved Incident Response Plan.

• Document incidents, track resolution actions, and perform root cause analysis.

• Maintain situational awareness of evolving threats and update response protocols accordingly.

• Collaborate with cybersecurity personnel, including ISSOs, ISSMs, and SCAs, to ensure continuity in RMF compliance.

• Support continuous improvement efforts in cyber defense posture through lessons learned and post-incident reviews.

Required Qualifications:

• At least 3 years of experience in cybersecurity, incident response, or related IT security fields.

• Must meet the personnel qualifications as defined in DoD Manual 8140.03.

• Must possess and maintain at least one of the following certifications:

  • Cisco Certified CyberOps Associate (CBROPS)

  • Federal IT Security Professional – Operator (FITSP-O)

  • GIAC Information Security Fundamentals (GISF)

  • Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)

  • Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)

  • CompTIA Cloud+

  • GIAC Certified Enterprise Defender (GCED)

  • CompTIA PenTest+

  • CompTIA Security+

  • GIAC Security Essentials Certification (GSEC)

Security Clearance:

• Must possess a minimum Tier 3 background investigation for logical or physical system access.
  
  

Salary: $69,700–$88,400. This is a proposal position on a government contract.