Incident Response Consultant
Incident Response Consultant
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$ 72000 - 141000
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Job Description
You have a clear vision of where your career can go. And we have the leadership to help you get there.At CNA we strive to create a culture in which people know they matter and are part of something important ensuring the abilities of all employees are used to their fullest potential.
The Senior Incident Response Analyst plays a critical role in the detection investigation and response to cybersecurity threats across the enterprise. This position supports the broader incident response program by conducting in-depth analysis of security events coordinating response efforts and contributing to the continuous improvement of detection and response capabilities. The role requires strong technical acumen a proactive mindset and the ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.JOB DESCRIPTION:
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Performs a combination of duties in accordance with departmental guidelines:
- Monitor and analyze security alerts from Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) and other security tools to identify potential threats.
- Lead investigations into security incidents including root cause analysis and remediation recommendations.
- Collaborate with IT Legal HR and other stakeholders during incident response activities.
- Develop and maintain incident response playbooks and standard operating procedures.
- Conduct threat hunting activities using available tools and threat intelligence to identify undetected threats.
- Assist in the development and tuning of detection rules and use cases.
- Support post-incident reviews and contribute to lessons learned and process improvements.
- Stay current on emerging threats vulnerabilities and attack techniques.
- Provide mentorship and guidance to junior analysts and team members.
- Participate in red/blue team exercises and tabletop simulations.
Skills Knowledge & Abilities
- Strong understanding of incident response lifecycle and cyber kill chain.
- Experience with SIEM platforms endpoint detection and response (EDR) and forensic tools.
- Familiarity with threat intelligence platforms and open-source investigative tools.
- Ability to analyze malware behavior and identify indicators of compromise (IOCs).
- Strong communication skills with the ability to convey technical findings to non-technical audiences.
- Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Knowledge of regulatory requirements (e.g. SOX HIPAA GDPR) and security frameworks (e.g. NIST MITRE ATT&CK).
- Preferred experience in the insurance or financial services industry.
Education & Experience
- Bachelors Degree in Computer Science Information Security or related field; or equivalent work experience.
- Typically 57 years of experience in cybersecurity with at least 3 years focused on incident response or threat detection.
- Relevant certifications such as GCIH GCFA GCIA or equivalent preferred.
In certain jurisdictions CNA is legally required to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this District of Columbia California Colorado Connecticut Illinois Maryland Massachusetts New York and Washington the national base pay range for this job level is $72000 to $141000 determinations are based on various factors including but not limited to relevant work experience skills certifications and location. CNA offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to help our employees and their family members achieve their physical financial emotional and social wellbeing goals. For a detailed look at CNAs benefits please visit.
CNA is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in the recruitment process. To request an accommodation please contact.
Required Experience:
Contract
Employment Type
Full-Time
