Cyber Incident Response Specialist (Top Secret)

Location: Onsite in the Boston, MA area for a 6-month engagement; Hanscom AFB, Bedford, Massachusetts.

Company

hirify.global delivers outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America.

What you will do

• Investigate security alerts and suspected compromises across networks, endpoints, and systems.
• Analyze logs, network traffic, and endpoint evidence to determine incident scope and impact.
• Coordinate containment, eradication, and recovery activities.
• Preserve evidence and document investigation findings, timelines, and remediation actions.
• Communicate incident status and recommendations to technical teams and stakeholders.
• Maintain response playbooks and conduct post-incident reviews.

Requirements

• Active Top Secret security clearance required.
• Hands-on experience in cybersecurity incident response or security operations.
• Experience with SIEM, endpoint detection and response, and network analysis tools.
• Working knowledge of Windows, Linux, networking, and common attacker techniques.
• Strong troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills.
• Ability to work onsite in the Boston, MA area for the 6-month engagement.

Nice to have

• Digital forensics or malware analysis experience.
• Familiarity with NIST incident response guidance and MITRE ATT&CK.
• Relevant certifications such as GCIH, GCFA, or comparable credentials.

Culture & Benefits

• Direct-hire engagement with onsite work requirements.
• Eligible employees may receive medical, dental, vision, spending account, life insurance, and voluntary plan coverage.
• Eligible employees may participate in a 401(k) plan.