[Hiring] Cybersecurity Incident Response Engineer @ASM Research

Role Description

The Cybersecurity Incident Response Engineer, Mid supports the detection, containment, and recovery of cybersecurity incidents across enterprise networks and mission‑critical systems in a highly regulated government environment. This role contributes to developing and executing response strategies, including automation, scripting, and playbooks, to enhance the speed and consistency of security operations.

• Perform detailed technical analysis and coordinate with cross‑functional teams to isolate affected systems.
• Implement proactive cybersecurity countermeasures.
• Support forensic investigations, documentation, regulatory alignment, and continuous improvement of incident response processes.

Qualifications

• Typically 4–7 years of hands‑on experience in cybersecurity operations and incident response across enterprise environments.
• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Demonstrated experience with incident response tools and platforms such as SIEM, IDS/IPS, and EDR in enterprise environments.
• Strong understanding of incident response principles, containment and eradication techniques, and data security best practices.
• Proven analytical and problem‑solving ability with strong written and verbal communication skills.

Requirements

• Demonstrated leadership of ITIL‑based major incident processes in large enterprises, including executive and customer‑facing communications.
• Strong experience with enterprise incident management tools and service management platforms integrated with SOC and cyber defense functions.
• Certifications such as ITIL Foundation plus advanced cybersecurity or incident response credentials evidencing both service management and deep technical capability.
• At least one cybersecurity‑related professional certification — or the ability to obtain one within one year of hire — such as Security+, CySA+, CEH, GSEC, GCIA, GCIH, or an equivalent industry‑recognized credential.

Benefits

• Compensation ranges for ASM Research positions vary depending on multiple factors; including but not limited to location, skill set, level of education, certifications, client requirements, contract-specific affordability, government clearance and investigation level, and years of experience.
• The compensation displayed for this role is a general guideline based on these factors and is unique to each role.
• Monetary compensation is one component of ASM's overall compensation and benefits package for employees.

EEO Requirements

• ASM's policy ensures that an individual's race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, or national origin are not considered in any personnel or management decisions.
• All recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting for all job classifications is done without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, or age.
• All decisions on employment are made to abide by the principle of equal employment.

Physical Requirements

• The physical requirements described are representative of those which must be met by an employee to successfully perform the primary functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with qualifying disabilities to perform the primary functions.

Disclaimer

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.