Incident Manager Jobs in Virginia

Incident Manager jobs in Virginia are in strong demand, concentrated in federal IT services, cybersecurity, defense contracting, and cloud infrastructure, with openings at every level from entry-level service desk coordinators to senior enterprise incident leads. The most active hiring markets are Northern Virginia, Richmond, and the Hampton Roads area, where large employers including Leidos, Booz Allen Hamilton, and General Dynamics Information Technology consistently recruit incident managers. Cloud operations, cybersecurity incident response, and IT service management are the most sought-after specialties across Virginia's contractor-heavy market. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles7
Top employerFarfield Systems
Top cityArlington, VA
Cities hiring5
Work type67% On-site
Top industryConsulting

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Cintra
Maintenance Manager (Roadway, Incident Response, & Fleet)
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Maintenance Manager (Roadway, Incident Response, & Fleet)
Cintra
Manassas, Virginia
Construction Management
Manufacturing Operations
Project Management
$94k - $120k/yr
High school diploma or GED

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CohnReznick
Digital Forensics and Incident Response Advisory - Manager
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Digital Forensics and Incident Response Advisory - Manager
CohnReznick
Tysons Corner, Virginia
Communications
Content & Communications
Public Relations (PR)
$100k - $180k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree in information technology
1,001-5,000

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Incident Manager III
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Incident Manager III
RadiantHire Solutions Inc.
Arlington, Virginia
Business Operations
Customer Service
Customer Support
Sales
Bachelor of Science

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Farfield Systems, Inc
Incident Manager - III Nite Shift
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Incident Manager - III Nite Shift
Farfield Systems, Inc
Arlington, Virginia
Compliance & Risk
Customer Service & Support
IT Support
Project Management
Bachelor of Science
11-50

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Farfield Systems, Inc
Incident Manager I
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Farfield Systems, Inc
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Incident Manager I
Farfield Systems, Inc
Arlington, Virginia
Compliance & Risk
Customer Service & Support
IT Support
Project Management
Bachelor of Science
11-50

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Incident Manager Jobs by City in Virginia

Where Virginia roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Arlington
3 jobs
McLean
1 job
Ashburn
1 job
Manassas
1 job
Tysons Corner
1 job

Incident Manager Job Market in Virginia

A snapshot from current Virginia openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

Farfield Systems
Farfield Systems2 open roles
Akima
Akima1 open role
Cintra
Cintra1 open role

Top Industries Hiring

  • Consulting & Professional Services

What Virginia Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in incident manager jobs across Virginia.

  • ITIL Foundation certification or higher required by most Virginia incident manager postings
  • Three or more years of IT incident or service management experience in a production environment
  • Experience with ITSM platforms such as ServiceNow, Remedy, or Jira Service Management
  • Ability to obtain a security clearance, often required by Virginia federal contractors
  • Strong knowledge of incident lifecycle management, escalation procedures, and root cause analysis
  • Bachelor's degree in information technology, computer science, or a related technical field

Incident Manager Jobs in Virginia: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become an incident manager in Virginia?

Most incident manager roles in Virginia require an ITIL Foundation certification as a baseline, with ITIL 4 Managing Professional or higher preferred for senior positions. Employers in Virginia's federal contracting sector also look for CompTIA certifications or a clearance eligibility. A bachelor's degree in IT, computer science, or systems engineering is the standard educational requirement, though candidates who combine an associate degree with strong ITIL credentials and hands-on NOC or service desk experience are routinely considered.

Which companies hire incident managers in Virginia?

Employers hiring incident managers in Virginia right now include Farfield Systems, Akima, and Cintra, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Virginia's dense federal contracting ecosystem means many of these openings support government agency operations and require at least the ability to obtain a public trust or security clearance.

Which Virginia cities have the most incident manager jobs?

Arlington, McLean, and Ashburn have the most incident manager openings in Virginia. Northern Virginia dominates because of the concentration of federal agencies and defense contractors along the I-495 corridor, while Richmond draws demand from state government IT and financial services firms, and Hampton Roads openings are largely tied to Navy and defense operations support.

Are there remote incident manager jobs in Virginia?

Yes, and more than most technical roles, because incident management is primarily coordination, communication, and tooling work that travels well to remote environments. About 33% of incident manager openings tied to Virginia are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, though roles tied to classified government programs typically require on-site presence. Monitoring, on-call response, and change management coordination are the functions most often performed fully remote.

How can I get hired as an incident manager in Virginia with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is through a service desk analyst or NOC technician role at one of Virginia's large federal contractors or managed service providers, where structured escalation exposure builds the skills employers look for in junior incident coordinators. Firms like Leidos, SAIC, and Perspecta regularly hire entry-level IT operations staff into programs that rotate through incident and change management functions. Earning an ITIL Foundation certification before applying, even without hands-on incident manager experience, consistently improves callback rates from Virginia hiring teams.

Where can I find and apply to incident manager jobs in Virginia?

You can find and apply to incident manager jobs in Virginia on Migrate Mate, which lists current Virginia openings across Northern Virginia, Richmond, Hampton Roads, and the rest of the state. Search the listings for roles that match your experience level and specialty area, then apply directly to the ones that fit.

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