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Evolver Federal

Lead Incident Responder

Washington, DC · On-site

$160K - $185K/yr

The Lead Incident Responder will maintain compliance with federal cybersecurity frameworks (NIST ... Incident Handler, Certified Intrusion Analyst, Certified Ethical Hacker, or similar ...

Evolver

Lead Incident Responder

Washington, DC · On-site

The Lead Incident Responder will maintain compliance with federal cybersecurity frameworks (NIST ... Certified Incident Handler, Certified Intrusion Analyst, Certified Ethical Hacker, or similar ...

Evolver Federal

Lead Incident Responder

Washington, DC · On-site

$160K - $185K/yr

The Lead Incident Responder will maintain compliance with federal cybersecurity frameworks (NIST ... Certified Incident Handler, Certified Intrusion Analyst, Certified Ethical Hacker, or similar ...

Evolver Federal

Lead Incident Responder

Washington, DC · Hybrid

The Lead Incident Responder will maintain compliance with federal cybersecurity frameworks (NIST ... Certified Incident Handler, Certified Intrusion Analyst, Certified Ethical Hacker, or similar ...

Apex Systems

Senior Insider Threat Analyst

Quincy, MA · On-site

$100K - $132K/yr

Partner with Cyber Security Incident Response team during complex investigations requiring advanced ... GCIH (GIAC Certified Incident Handler) Preferred Qualifications * Experience supporting a mature ...

AGE Solutions

Cybersecurity Engineer

Columbus, OH · On-site

$85K/yr

AGE Solutions is seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer to support a Department of Defense (DoD) customer ... GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH) * GIAC Certified Forensic Analyst (GCFA) * CyberSec First ...

AGE Solutions LLC

Cybersecurity Engineer

Columbus, OH · On-site

Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+), GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH), GIAC Certified Forensic Analyst (GCFA), CyberSec First Responder (CFR), Certified SCADA ...

UNAVAILABLE

Cyber Security Analyst

Billerica, MA · On-site

$65K - $116K/yr

GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH) or equivalent certifications. What Success Looks Like * Effective identification and response to cybersecurity incidents. * Continuous improvement of detection ...

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How much do cyber security incident handler jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 11, 2026, the average yearly pay for cyber security incident handler in the United States is $122,890.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $102,000.00 and $142,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a Cyber Security Incident Handler do?

A Cyber Security Incident Handler is responsible for managing and responding to security breaches and cyber threats within an organization. Their main duties include identifying, analyzing, and mitigating security incidents, as well as developing procedures to prevent future attacks. They work closely with IT teams to investigate breaches, contain threats, and recover compromised systems. Additionally, they document incidents, report findings to management, and recommend improvements to enhance security posture.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Cyber Security Incident Handler?

To thrive as a Cyber Security Incident Handler, you need a solid understanding of network security, threat detection, and incident response methodologies, often supported by a degree in cybersecurity or related fields. Familiarity with SIEM tools, forensic analysis software, and certifications such as CISSP or GIAC are typically required. Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and effective communication skills help professionals respond quickly and coordinate with teams during security incidents. These competencies are crucial for minimizing damage, ensuring rapid recovery, and protecting organizational assets from cyber threats.

What are some common challenges Cyber Security Incident Handlers face during incident response, and how can they effectively manage them?

Cyber Security Incident Handlers often encounter challenges such as rapidly evolving threats, incomplete information during investigations, and the need to coordinate with multiple stakeholders under pressure. Effectively managing these challenges requires strong communication skills, a solid understanding of technical environments, and the ability to prioritize tasks quickly. Utilizing well-established incident response frameworks, maintaining up-to-date documentation, and conducting regular training can help handlers remain prepared and efficient when incidents arise.

What is the difference between Cyber Security Incident Handler vs Cyber Security Analyst?

AspectCyber Security Incident HandlerCyber Security Analyst
CertificationsCompTIA Security+, GIAC GCIH, CISSP (optional)CompTIA Security+, GIAC GCIA, CISSP (optional)
Work EnvironmentResponds to security incidents, investigates breaches, manages incident response teamsMonitors security systems, analyzes threats, develops security strategies
Employer & Industry UsageSecurity teams in various organizations, focusing on incident responseIT security departments across industries, focusing on threat analysis and prevention

While both roles require cybersecurity certifications and involve protecting organizational assets, the Cyber Security Incident Handler primarily responds to and manages security incidents, whereas the Cyber Security Analyst focuses on monitoring, analyzing, and preventing threats proactively.

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Infographic showing various Cyber Security Incident Handler job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 85% Full Time, 13% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 90% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $122,890 per year, or $59.1 per hour.

Cybersecurity Analyst/Incident Handler - Senior Level - Top SECRET/ ONSITE

Huntsville, AL • On-site

VISUAL SOFT, INC
IT Services • 1 - 10 employees
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$104K - $134K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 20 days ago

Job description

Visual Soft, Inc is seeking qualified  candidates (US Citizens  with active ACTIVE TOP SECRET clearance - a requirement on its  sub contract on a Project with a Major Prime)  for the following position for a federal agency.
Job Title: Cybersecurity Analyst/Incident Handler- SENIOR Level - ONSITE - an Active Top SECRET required
Compensation:  Negotiable with standard benefits based on experience, education, degree and certifications and can also work with candidates who prefer 1099 on a case by case basis
Location:   Huntsville, AL   (on a federal agency project), fully ONSITE 
Shift Timings:   8 AM to 5:30 pm Mon-Fri, with 30 minute for personal break time 
Required Qualifications:
  • A total of 8 years of professional experience 
  • Splunk Enterprise Security                                  
  • Experience with Threat Hunting                         
  • Knowledge of Threat Actors                               
  • Experience with MITR Framework
 Job Description:
  • Responsible for monitoring and analyzing external cyber threat data to provide insights and actionable intelligence about paternal cyber threats. 
  • Triage information collected from different threat intelligence sources, including internal sources, and study the pattern of attacks, their methodology, move, severity, and threat landscape applicable to client systems. 
  • Support enhancing the overall cybersecurity posture of an organization by delivering timely, relevant, information to stakeholders.

Standard benefits:  Our standard benefits include: Our standard benefits include 3 weeks of Paid time off (PTO that includes sick leave). Any unused PTO will be issued as a check at the end of an employee's anniversary with us. we also provide 2 floating and 8 public holidays. Floating and holidays expire at the end of every year of service of an employee. In addition, company will cover 50% of health and dental insurances only for all full time employees, however, dependents can be added at extra cost. Employee's health and dental coverage becomes effective after 30 days or first of the month after an employee completes initial 30 working days, we cover 50% for the employee's health and dental insurances. An employee has to finish all of your paper work for health and dental in the first 30 days of your employment with us. We provide STD, LTD and one time salary equivalent of life insurance at NO cost to all full time employees. All full time employees or w-2 employees with no benefits will be eligible to participate in company's 401k program after 90 days of employment with a company match of 4%, immediate vesting.  In addition,  all w-2 employees are eligible to be part of company's profit sharing, no employee contributions required.