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Incident Response Analyst
Job Location:
Job Location:
Arlington Heights, WA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
8 September 2026 (7 hours ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
6 December 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Role and Responsibilities:
Seeking a highly skilled and experienced Incident Response Analyst the candidate will play a critical role in detecting responding to and mitigating security incidents. The candidate will work alongside a team of skilled professionals to monitor and protect our clients infrastructure providing rapid and effective incident response. The candidates expertise in cybersecurity along with experience in SOC and incident response will be invaluable in maintaining the security posture of our clients.
This role is in support of a 24x7 operation and candidates will be expected to work assigned shifts outside what would be considered normal working hours.
Key Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
Seeking a highly skilled and experienced Incident Response Analyst the candidate will play a critical role in detecting responding to and mitigating security incidents. The candidate will work alongside a team of skilled professionals to monitor and protect our clients infrastructure providing rapid and effective incident response. The candidates expertise in cybersecurity along with experience in SOC and incident response will be invaluable in maintaining the security posture of our clients.
This role is in support of a 24x7 operation and candidates will be expected to work assigned shifts outside what would be considered normal working hours.
Key Responsibilities:
- Monitor security alerts and logs to identify and analyze potential security incidents.
- Investigate and triage security alerts assess their severity and initiate the incident response process as necessary.
- Conduct in-depth analysis of security incidents including malware analysis network traffic analysis and endpoint forensics.
- Lead or assist in responding to security incidents coordinating with clients and internal teams to contain eradicate and recover from security breaches.
- Maintain detailed incident records including incident timelines actions taken and lessons learned.
- Utilize cybersecurity tools such as CrowdStrike and Splunk to enhance threat detection and incident response capabilities.
- Prepare and deliver incident reports to clients and management including recommendations for improving security posture.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to share threat intelligence and develop proactive security measures.
- Stay updated on the latest cybersecurity threats trends and best practices to improve incident response capabilities.
Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in Computer Science Cybersecurity or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
- 1-3 years of experience as a SOC or Incident Response Analyst.
- Proficiency in cybersecurity EDR and SIEM tools including CrowdStrike and Splunk.
- Strong understanding of cybersecurity concepts including threat detection incident response and malware analysis.
- Knowledge of security frameworks and standards (e.g. NIST ISO 27001).
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Effective communication skills both written and verbal.
- Must be able to communicate in English to allow collaboration with global teams.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure and in a fast-paced environment.
- Relevant certifications (e.g. CompTIA Security GCIH GCIA) are a plus.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
- A resourceful person that is a fast learner and asks when in doubt.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Naturally organized with determination to deliver excellence.
- Experience working in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.
Required Experience:
IC
