Cyber Incident Responder and Threat Hunter

Overview

Do you want to be part of a collaborative problem-solving cyber security team? Guardian is looking for a cyber incident responder who demonstrates curiosity, tenacity, follow-through and an analytical mindset to join the Cyber Incident Response and Threat Services team.

You will execute the cyber security incident response strategy for the enterprise by defending and protecting Guardian’s technology assets. A self-starter who is fueled by inquisitiveness, collaboration, process improvement, and attention to detail to rapidly respond to any ongoing or emerging threats that Guardian faces. The right individual will partner across the Security Service Organization & company to ensure Guardian’s assets are well protected and defended against cyber threats. The successful candidate must live by the Guardian success factors of acting with accountability, leading with the customer at the center, committing to collaborate, communicating with transparency and connecting with empathy and compassion.

The successful candidate will execute Guardian’s Cyber Incident Response strategy and alignment with Guardian’s Digital and Technology strategy. The successful candidate will be an inquisitive, analytical and detail oriented person who will harness their skills to identify and respond to threats to Guardian resources.

You have

• 2-7 years of cybersecurity experience, including cyber defense, incident response and digital forensics.
• Knowledge of data loss prevention, endpoint protection, SIEM, digital forensics with windows and linux, as well as an understanding of cloud, network, web, database & data.
• Ability to work within a diverse high performing team.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills; the ability to analyze complex data and identify actionable insights.
• Ability to communicate at all levels of the organization and collaborate across multiple teams.
• Experience with Splunk, endpoint detection and data loss prevention tools.
• Possess an Associates or Bachelors in relevant experience in cyber security and/or industry certifications.

You will

• Be responsible for cyber incident response, acting swiftly to identify, contain and eradicate security incidents.
• Conduct thorough investigations of security events and coordinate recovery efforts with other organizations to restore normal operations.
• Created detailed reports on incident response activities, findings, and recommendations, as well as maintain accurate records of investigations and outcomes.
• Respond to Data Loss Prevention (DLP) events to prevent unauthorized access and ex filtration of sensitive data.
• Proactively search for cyber threats within the network using advanced tools and techniques, including DLP, EDR and SIEM. Identify patterns, anomalies, and potential indicators of compromise.
• Perform forensic analysis on compromised systems. Collect and preserve evidence in accordance with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Stay abreast of current and emerging trends that threaten the organization.
• Identify use cases for detection engineering to further Guardian’s security posture of defense in depth.
• Provide Tier2 support for Cyber Defense Operations Team, working closely to identify and response to potential threats.
• Participate in 24x7 on call support rotation.
• Track and manage work within Agile Framework.

Location

• Two Days a week at a Guardian office in Bethlehem, PA, New York, NY, Stamford, CT, Holmdel, NJ

Salary Range

The salary range reflected above is a good faith estimate of base pay for the primary location of the position. The salary for this position ultimately will be determined based on the education, experience, knowledge, and abilities of the successful candidate. In addition to salary, this role may also be eligible for annual, sales, or other incentive compensation.

Our Promise

At Guardian, you’ll have the support and flexibility to achieve your professional and personal goals.  Through skill-building, leadership development and philanthropic opportunities, we provide opportunities to build communities and grow your career, surrounded by diverse colleagues with high ethical standards.

Inspire Well-Being

As part of Guardian’s Purpose – to inspire well-being – we are committed to offering contemporary, supportive, flexible, and inclusive benefits and resources to our colleagues.

Health Care

• Choice of [high deductible/copay] medical plans* with prescription drugs, including coverage for fertility and transgender inclusive benefits

• Dental plan

• Vision plan

• Health care accounts – flexible spending, health reimbursement, and health savings accounts

• Critical illness insurance

Life and Disability Insurance

• Company-paid Life and Disability insurance plus voluntary supplemental coverage

• Accident insurance

Retirement and Financial

• 401(k) retirement plan with a company match, plus an annual age/service-based Company contribution and an annual profit-sharing contribution, if applicable

• Complimentary 1:1 financial guidance with a licensed Fidelity representative

Time Off and Remote Work

• Flexible work arrangements (part in-person/part remote)

• Unlimited paid time off for most roles plus time off for volunteering, jury duty, voting, and bereavement

• Personal holidays for colleagues to use in recognition of religious, cultural, or civic days

• Paid parental leave and paid family and medical leave policies

Emotional Well-being and Work-Life

• Emotional well-being, mental health, and work/life resources powered by Spring Health

• Wellness programs, including fitness program and equipment reimbursement

• Child, adult, and elder back-up care support through Bright Horizons

• Adoption assistance

• College planning

• Tuition reimbursement

• Student loan assistance

• Commuter benefits in select metropolitan areas

Equity & Inclusion

Opportunities to build inclusive and meaningful connections through involvement in colleague-led affinity groups:

• Employee Resource Groups:

• Colleague Connection Committees

• Community Involvement Committees

A culture that encourages colleagues to bring their authentic selves to work

• Voluntary self-ID

• Pronunciation and phonetic spelling of names

Benefits apply to full-time eligible employees. Interns are not eligible for most Company benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Guardian is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, marital status, disability, military or veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable law.

Accommodations

Guardian is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. Guardian also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants (and employees) to accommodate the individual's known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, unless doing so would create an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact applicant_accommodation@glic.com.

Current Guardian Colleagues: Please apply through the internal Jobs Hub in Workday.