Principal Incident Response Analyst

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

📋 Description

• Act as the Incident Commander for activities necessitating the implementation of Centene’s comprehensive Incident Response Plan.

• Oversee and synchronize incident response initiatives across various business units.

• Propose process improvements based on post-incident analyses, reports, and investigations.

• Track security breaches and promptly initiate incident management and response procedures.

• Collaborate with Information Security Architects, Engineers, and stakeholders involved in software and hardware.

• Incorporate third-party attack monitoring and threat reporting services into the internal CIRT communication systems.

• Lead and manage large-scale cyber incident responses.

• Maintain consistent communication with leadership across multiple departments.

• Keep situational awareness of emerging threats.

• Partner with internal and external security entities to contain, investigate, and resolve incidents.

• Ensure adherence to security policies and standards.

• Carry out additional tasks as assigned.

• Abide by all policies and standards.

⛳️ Requirements

• Must possess authorization to work in the U.S. without the necessity for employment-based visa sponsorship, either now or in the future.

• Bachelor's degree in a quantitative or business discipline (e.g., statistics, mathematics, engineering, computer science) or equivalent experience gained through relevant knowledge, responsibilities, and skills.

• 6–8 years of pertinent experience.

• Familiarity with tools, techniques, and processes (TTPs) of threat actors and Indicators of Compromise (IOCs).

• Experience with endpoint protection and enterprise detection & response platforms (e.g., CrowdStrike, Microsoft Defender).

• Understanding of network and infrastructure technologies (routers, switches, firewalls).

• Experience with cloud infrastructure and best practices for security.

• Proficiency with Cloud Detection & Response technology.

• Capability to identify issues and procedural inconsistencies, gather data, establish facts, and reach valid conclusions.

• Ability to work autonomously.

• Proven analytical abilities.

• Demonstrated skills in project management.

• High degree of accuracy even under pressure.

• Strong judgment and decision-making capabilities.

• Ability to communicate effectively and provide recommendations to upper management.

• Skill in driving multiple projects to successful completion.

• Technical proficiency.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary.

• Health insurance coverage.

• 401K retirement plan.

• Stock purchase program.

• Tuition reimbursement options.

• Paid time off.

• Holiday pay.

• Flexible work arrangements, including remote, hybrid, field, or office work schedules.

• Additional incentive programs may be included in the overall compensation package.