Remote - Senior Incident Response Analyst

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JOB DESCRIPTION

Summary
The Senior Incident Response Analyst is responsible for reviewing intel threat feeds, detecting anomalies in our network, systems, and applications. In the case of any detection, the analyst must be able to respond quickly and efficiently and execute the proper standard operating procedures for the specific security issue.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for monitoring, identification, investigation and analysis of all response activities related to cybersecurity incidents within an organization.
• Responsible for identifying security flaws and vulnerabilities; responds to cybersecurity incidents, conducts threat analysis and addresses detected incidents.
• Evaluates event flows to identify common risks and vulnerabilities to develop and implement solutions.
• May assist with security audits, risk analysis, network forensics and penetration testing.
• Responsible for detailed incident reports and technical briefs for the IT security team.
• May work with IT security managers to identify, evaluate, and report cybersecurity risks to executive team.
• Monitor, manage, and configure security tools, review incidents to assess their urgency, and escalate incidents if necessary.
• May assist with various ad hoc projects supporting team enhancements, process improvements, and other organizational needs.
• Perform other duties as need.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering or Information Security required.
• 5+ years of experience in IT, Incident Response, cybersecurity and/or information security preferred.
• Understanding of network, systems and application security.
• Ability to partner with, and influence others, to build consensus with strong analytical skills and a demonstrated aptitude to think creatively
• Ability to effectively prioritize and maintain focus on multiple tasks while working in a team environment with a diverse set of stakeholders
• Excellent written, oral and presentation skills and an ability to synthesize information to assist in making clear, concise recommendations on courses of action or mitigation
• Demonstrates aptitude for identifying and interpreting third-party risks and mitigating controls including key contract terms, necessary oversight, deliverables and obligations
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team to deliver quality work product in a timely fashion in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships at all levels of an organization
• Strong business ethics surrounding access to confidential information
• Financial Industry, Banking, or Insurance experience preferred

• Responsible for monitoring, identification, investigation and analysis of all response activities related to cybersecurity incidents within an organization.
• Responsible for identifying security flaws and vulnerabilities; responds to cybersecurity incidents, conducts threat analysis and addresses detected incidents.
• Evaluates event flows to identify common risks and vulnerabilities to develop and implement solutions.
• May assist with security audits, risk analysis, network forensics and penetration testing.
• Responsible for detailed incident reports and technical briefs for the IT security team.
• May work with IT security managers to identify, evaluate, and report cybersecurity risks to executive team.
• Monitor, manage, and configure security tools, review incidents to assess their urgency, and escalate incidents if necessary.
• May assist with various ad hoc projects supporting team enhancements, process improvements, and other organizational needs.
• Perform other duties as need