Associate Principal Incident Responder – Public Sector

Dragos, Inc.

. Lead and execute OT incident response engagements as Incident Commander, including triage, investigations, threat hunts, compromise assessments, and on-call response across onsite and remote environments .

Posted 11/10/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $170,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in incident response and digital forensics, with a strong focus on ICS/OT cybersecurity, incident management, and customer engagement. Proven ability to lead investigations, develop incident response strategies, and mentor teams while maintaining high-quality service delivery.

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Incident Response LeadershipDigital Forensics ExpertiseICS/OT Cybersecurity KnowledgeCustomer Relationship ManagementIncident Management Communication

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Hard Skills

Incident ResponseDigital ForensicsThreat AnalysisRoot-Cause AnalysisPlaybook DesignTriageCompromise AssessmentInvestigationsThreat HuntingData Correlation

Soft Skills

MentoringCommunicationTeam CoordinationCustomer GuidanceProblem Solving

Tools & Technologies

Dragos MethodologyIncident Response PlaybooksTabletop ExercisesStandard Operating Procedures

Certifications & Qualifications

Top Secret Security Clearance

Industry Keywords

ICS CybersecurityOT SecurityIndustrial ArchitectureThreat LandscapesVulnerabilitiesFrameworks and Standards

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber SecurityTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and execute OT incident response engagements as Incident Commander, including triage, investigations, threat hunts, compromise assessments, and on-call response across onsite and remote environments
Conduct post-incident reviews and root-cause analysis; integrate lessons learned into playbooks, standard operating procedures, and response methodologies
Develop and deliver incident response planning workshops, maturity assessments, playbook design, and tabletop exercises
Manage customer relationships across onboarding, strategic advisory engagements, and stakeholder communication
Contribute to research, threat analysis, whitepapers, webinars, presentations, Dragos methodology, and training
Mentor and develop teammates through hands-on training and incident guidance; serve as a technical escalation point
Drive delivery accountability for quality, timeliness, and utilization; partner with internal teams on service expansion and scalability improvements
Represent Dragos’s mission to customers and the industry

Requirements

What you’ll need

U.S. citizenship and an active Top Secret (TS) security clearance
8+ years of hands-on incident response and digital forensics experience with proficiency in at least two forensics domains (network, hardware, memory, disk)
Proven experience in ICS/OT cybersecurity including knowledge of industrial architecture, threat landscapes, vulnerabilities, and applicable frameworks and standards
Proven ability to lead end-to-end investigations, correlate events across multiple data types, and uncover threats through methodical analysis and pivoting
Proven incident management and communication ability, including coordinating during incidents, guiding customers through high-pressure situations, and authoring customer-facing documentation, playbooks, and executive briefings
Consulting and advisory experience translating technical depth into strategic customer guidance, incident response planning, and recommendations for advancing incident readiness and response maturity
Ability to work independently and remotely while coordinating effectively across distributed teams
Willingness to travel up to 40% for on-site engagements and active case requirements
Ability to pass a background check as a condition of employment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive Equity Package
Comprehensive Benefits Plan