Information Security Sr Analyst-Incident Response

Black & Veatch

The Role

Overview

Senior analyst handling detection, response, and recovery of security incidents.

Key Responsibilities

  • data analysis
  • incident response
  • runbook creation
  • technical guidance
  • root cause
  • threat triage

Tasks

-Compiles and analyzes data for management reporting and metrics -Validates and maintains incident response plans and processes to address potential threats -Responds to computer security incidents according to the computer security incident response policy and procedures -Communicates investigation findings to relevant business units to help improve the cybersecurity posture -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 -Provides technical guidance to first responders for handling cybersecurity incidents -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 -Analyzes potential impact of new threats and communicates risks back to detection engineering functions

Requirements

  • incident response
  • siem
  • forensics
  • mitre att&ck
  • computer science
  • problem solving

What You Bring

-Candidate must have 5+ years of experience in incident response -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 -BS or MA in computer science, information security or a related field -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. -Ability to communicate complex and technical issues to diverse audiences, orally and in writing, in an easily understood, authoritative and actionable manner. -Experience with reporting and communicating incident details, improving incident response processes and recovering from security incidents is beneficial -Strong decision-making capabilities, with a proven ability to weigh the relative costs and benefits of potential actions and identify the most appropriate one -A team-focused mentality, with the proven ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholdersStrong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills -Ability to effectively influence others to modify their opinions, plans or behaviors

The Company

About Black & Veatch

-Headquartered in Overland Park, Kansas, it delivers multi‑billion‑dollar projects in energy, water, communications and industrial sectors. -The company’s portfolio spans landmark work—from power plants and water treatment systems to hydrogen and LNG facilities. -It handles full lifecycle services: from strategic advisory and engineering through procurement, construction and operations. -Its history features many firsts: early U.S. water and power infrastructure, the first U.S. hydrogen conversion project, and biosafety labs overseas.

Sector Specialisms

Power Delivery

Fuels

Power Generation

Water Solutions

Communications

Renewable Energy

Smart Grids

Digital Infrastructure

Environmental

Air Quality

Water Quality

Natural Capital

Climate Change

Infrastructure

Engineering

Procurement

Construction Management

Consulting

Project Management

Asset Modernization

Decommissioning

Levees and Flood Control

Pump Stations

Right-of-Way and Permitting

Remediation and Resiliency Projects

Security Clearance

-criminal/civil background check -drug screen -motor vehicle records search