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Incident Response Specialist

HireTeqFountain Valley, CA🇺🇸United StatesPosted 13 Aug 2026

Quick Overview

Work Type
On Site
Level
Mid Senior

Job Description

Job Title: Incident Response Specialist
Location: Fountain Valley, CA (Fully Onsite)
Duration: 4 months Contract to Hire
Position Overview:
We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Incident Response Specialist to support our cybersecurity operations team. In this role, you will be responsible for identifying, investigating, and responding to security incidents, while helping strengthen the organization s overall security posture. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical abilities, a solid understanding of cyber threats, and hands-on experience with security technologies, forensic investigations, and incident management processes.

Qualifications:
Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related discipline.
2+ years of experience in incident response or a related field.
Strong understanding of information security concepts, cyber threats, vulnerabilities, and risk mitigation practices.
Experience utilizing digital forensic tools, investigative techniques, and security analysis methodologies.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with strong analytical and troubleshooting abilities.

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