Engineer II – Cyber Incident Response

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in India.

📋 Description

• Conduct investigations and respond to cybersecurity incidents, such as phishing, malware, ransomware, and unauthorized access attempts.

• Evaluate logs, alerts, and forensic data to assess the scope and impact of incidents.

• Refer complex or high-severity incidents to Engineer III, Lead, or Principal staff, providing clear documentation and evidence.

• Aid in containment, eradication, and recovery efforts.

• Create and maintain SOC playbooks, runbooks, and standard operating procedures.

• Work collaboratively with threat intelligence, vulnerability management, and forensics teams.

• Engage in lessons-learned sessions and suggest enhancements to SOC processes and tools.

• Mentor junior analysts by sharing insights and offering guidance on investigative methods.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent professional experience.

• In-depth understanding of cybersecurity principles, incident response strategies, and adversary tactics.

• Familiarity with NIST, MITRE ATT&CK, and ISO 27035 frameworks.

• Over 5 years of progressive experience in cybersecurity, including a minimum of 3 years in SOC operations or incident response.

• Practical experience with SIEM, EDR, and forensic tools such as Splunk, CrowdStrike, and Wireshark.

• Capability to analyze logs, alerts, and artifacts during incident investigations.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity, computer science, information technology, or a related field is required, or equivalent experience is necessary.

• At least 2 years of experience in incident response, security operations (SOC), or a related technical field is required.

• Strong expertise in a primary technical area, such as Endpoint Forensics, with working knowledge of at least one adjacent area, like Cloud Security.

• Relevant industry certifications are preferred, including GCIH, CySA+, and CEH.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans.

• Opportunities for professional development and certification reimbursement.

• Flexible work hours and remote work options.

• Generous vacation and paid time off policies.