Information Security Sr Analyst-Incident Response

Description

• Analyzes potential impact of new threats and communicates risks back to detection engineering functions
• Performs root-cause analysis to document findings, and participate in root-cause elimination activities as required
• Triages and assesses the risk of incidents, performing real-time analysis and managing workload during investigations/incidents
• Validates and maintains incident response plans and processes to address potential threats
• Compiles and analyzes data for management reporting and metrics
• Provides technical guidance to first responders for handling cybersecurity incidents
• Communicates investigation findings to relevant business units to help improve the cybersecurity posture
• Responds to computer security incidents according to the computer security incident response policy and procedures
• Provides timely and relevant updates to appropriate stakeholders and decision makers
• Creates runbooks for frequently occurring incidents to automate or at least assist with the resolution of those cases

Requirements

• Ability to effectively influence others to modify their opinions, plans or behaviors
• Candidate must have 5+ years of experience in incident response
• Ability to communicate complex and technical issues to diverse audiences, orally and in writing, in an easily understood, authoritative and actionable manner.
• Experience with incident response tools and technologies, including tools for security information and event management (SIEM), forensics, and/or threat intelligence even in a lab environment is beneficial.
• A team-focused mentality, with the proven ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholdersStrong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
• Experience with reporting and communicating incident details, improving incident response processes and recovering from security incidents is beneficial
• BS or MA in computer science, information security or a related field
• Familiarity with incident response frameworks and methodologies, including frameworks like NIST 800-61 and MITRE ATT&CK.
• Understands organizational mission, values, goals and consistent application of this knowledge
• Strong decision-making capabilities, with a proven ability to weigh the relative costs and benefits of potential actions and identify the most appropriate one

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance