Incident Response Analyst

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

📋 Description

• Oversee, investigate, and address cybersecurity incidents that pose a threat to systems, networks, or data.

• Evaluate security alerts, pinpoint potential threats, carry out forensic investigations, and apply containment, eradication, and recovery measures.

• Work alongside security teams, IT staff, and business stakeholders to enhance security controls.

• Record incidents, create response protocols, and ensure adherence to organizational policies and regulatory standards.

• Conduct threat evaluations, vulnerability assessments, and reviews following incidents.

• Enhance the overall security stance of the organization and mitigate the risk of future cyber threats.

• Perform root cause analyses and devise strategies to avert future incidents.

• Tackle moderately complex security issues while operating with a significant level of autonomy.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree complemented by 5 years of experience in incident response.

• Over 5 years of experience in incident response handling.

• Proficient in managing and responding to APT or FIN actors, as well as addressing cloud-based threats in an incident response role.

• Experience in direct client interactions with a professional demeanor.

• Familiarity with Microsoft Defender EDR.

• Understanding of SOC best practices.

• Capability to collaborate with government personnel to propose and implement process enhancements and work with auditors to address and resolve identified issues in incident response procedures.

• Competence in drafting clear and comprehensive reports, along with reviewing and ensuring quality assurance of submissions from team members.

• Eligibility to obtain and maintain a Public Trust or Suitability/Fitness determination as per client specifications.

• Knowledge of Splunk.

• Proficiency in GitHub.

• Experience with Archer.

• Ability to assess the work of junior analysts and provide constructive feedback for their development.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.

• Retirement savings plan with company matching.

• Professional development opportunities and training programs.

• Flexible work arrangements and a supportive work environment.

• Generous paid time off and holiday schedule.