Incident Responder

Job Title: Incident Responder

Job Description: We are seeking a highly skilled Incident Responder to join our team. As an Incident Responder you will be responsible for rapidly identifying analyzing and responding to security incidents to minimize their impact on our organizations systems networks and data. You will play a critical role in maintaining the security posture of our organization by implementing proactive measures to prevent incidents and effectively mitigating any incidents that occur. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills deep technical knowledge of cybersecurity principles and the ability to work efficiently under pressure.

Responsibilities:

1. Monitor security alerts and logs to detect and investigate potential security incidents.
2. Respond promptly to security incidents including malware infections unauthorized access attempts and data breaches.
3. Conduct thorough analysis of security incidents to determine root cause scope and impact.
4. Implement containment and remediation measures to mitigate the impact of security incidents.
5. Collaborate with internal teams to identify and address security vulnerabilities and weaknesses.
6. Document incident response procedures and best practices for future reference.
7. Assist in developing and maintaining incident response plans and playbooks.
8. Stay uptodate on the latest cybersecurity threats vulnerabilities and mitigation techniques.
9. Provide guidance and support to other team members on incident response procedures and best practices.
10. Participate in incident response drills and exercises to ensure preparedness for realworld incidents.

Qualifications:

1. Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Security or related field.
2. Proven experience in incident response or a related cybersecurity role.
3. Deep understanding of networking protocols operating systems and security technologies.
4. Proficiency in using security tools such as SIEM IDS/IPS endpoint detection and response (EDR) and malware analysis tools.
5. Strong analytical and problemsolving skills with the ability to think critically under pressure.
6. Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey technical information to nontechnical stakeholders.
7. Relevant industry certifications such as CISSP GIAC or Certified Incident Handler (GCIH) are preferred.
8. Experience with digital forensics tools and techniques is a plus.
9. Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
10. Willingness to participate in oncall rotation and respond to incidents outside of regular business hours when necessary.