Incident Response Analyst

Location: Tempe, AZ
Salary: Depends on Experience
Description: Our client is currently seeking an Incident Response Analyst . This position helps secure the computing environment against both insider and outsider threats. The incumbent will utilize our various security tools and processes to complete real-time monitoring & alert triage, log correlation analysis, incident analysis & response, intrusion detection, cloud security.

Fully Remote, but candidates MUST reside in Arizona for occasional in-office meetings

This job will have the following responsibilities:

• Respond to threats in real-time through effective analysis, triage and handling of cybersecurity alerts and events
• Perform cyber security investigations and recommend remediation actions
• Escalate cybersecurity incidents as defined in security procedures
• Identify gaps in incident handling use cases and assist in developing processes and alerting rules within SIEM technologies.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Must possess two years of related experience working in a managed system service provider(MSSP), cybersecurity operations center(SOC), or in the realm of incident response(IR).
• Must be able to participate in 24/7 incident response.
• Strong understanding of system, network, and/or application security experience.
• Strong understanding of Linux, virtualization, and networking concepts.
• Familiarity with SIEM (Security information and event management) tools, such as Splunk.
• Familiarity with Endpoint Protection and Response tools (CrowdStrike).
• Demonstrable understanding of the principles and practicalities of effectively triaging security events.
• Understanding of cybersecurity incident response processes.
• Must possess strong critical thinking, analytical, troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize and reprioritize work as required.
• Ability to work calmly under pressure in the face of adversity and threat activity.
• A collaborative attitude and strong desire to succeed as part of the team.
• Self-motivated and a strong passion for learning.
• Knowledge of MITRE ATT&CK Framework and Lockheed Martin Cyber Kill Chain.
• Knowledge of security threat and attack countermeasures.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Security + EC-Council - Certified SOC Analyst (CSA)
• EC-Council - Incident Handler
• GCIH - GIAC Certified Incident Handler Certification

Contact:

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