Info Sec Incident Response Spec

The Information Security Incident Response Specialist investigates and analyzes all response activities related to cyber incidents within the network environment. Under general supervision, this job monitors the operation of systems and networks, along with user activity, to prevent and reduce cyber security incidents.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Collects data from a variety of IT Security tools including intrusion detection system alerts, firewall and network traffic logs and host system logs.
• Scans to identify security vulnerabilities and potential risks and takes effective measures to prevent and reduce cyber security incidents.
• Analyzes potential risks, vulnerabilities, malware, etc. and performs penetration testing and forensics assistance as needed.
• Monitors the operations of all designated networks, enclaves and systems.
• Evaluates user activity to determine if the activity is within the user’s day to day responsibility or potentially an abuse of privilege or unauthorized access.
• Interprets, analyzes and reports all events and anomalies in accordance with computer network directives, including initiating, responding and reporting discovered events.
• Executes first level responses and addresses reported or detected incidents.
• Distributes directives, vulnerability and threat advisories to identified consumers in an attempt to resolve potential threats.

Educational Requirements

• University (Degree) Preferred

Work Experience

• 2+ Years Required; 3+ Years Preferred

Physical Requirements

• Physical Requirements: Sedentary Work

Career Level
6IC

Required Skills:

• 2+ years of experience with SIEM (Splunk, ArcSight, or QRadar)

• 2+ years of experience with Cybersecurity Incident Detection and Response (Ex. Triaging Phishing Emails)

Preferred:

• Experience with AWS, GCP or Azure

Related Skills

Accountability, Adaptability, Business Continuity Planning, Cloud Computing Security, Collaboration, Communication, Compliance, Consultative Communication, Cybersecurity, Detail-Oriented, General Risk Management, Network Security, Prioritizes Effectively

Anticipated Posting End Date:

2025-02-26

Base Pay Range: $65,700/yr. - $97,000/yr.

Actual base salary may vary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in role, base salary of internal peers, prior performance, business sector, and geographic location.  In addition to base salary, the competitive compensation package may include, depending on the role, participation in an incentive program linked to performance (for example, annual discretionary incentive programs, non-annual sales incentive plans, or other non-annual incentive plans). 

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