Cyber Incident Response Analyst

Texas Capital•Richardson, TX

About The Position

Texas Capital is hiring a Cyber Incident Response Analyst to monitor security alerts and respond to cybersecurity incidents, investigate security breaches, coordinate response strategies, and maintain incident response procedures. The role includes analyzing incident causes, recommending improvements, tracking cybersecurity trends and threat intelligence, and advising on security practices and incident prevention. The position requires a bachelor's degree in a relevant field and at least three years of experience in an appropriate domain.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Information Security, Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
At least 3 years of experience in an appropriate domain.
Understanding of the external threat landscape and adversary tactics and techniques.
Developing knowledge of incident management throughout the incident lifecycle, including assessment, containment, restoration, documentation, evidence preservation, and forensics.
Developing knowledge of malware detection and analysis.
Developing knowledge of information security best practices, technology risk management disciplines, and related technologies.
Developing knowledge of relevant regulatory requirements and laws.
Developing knowledge and understanding of diverse platforms and operating systems, including current and emerging technologies.
Ability to obtain, analyze, and synthesize information from multiple sources.
Ability to respond swiftly and take action.
Analytical mindset focused on results, with critical thinking, research, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Ability to implement and communicate actionable insights to streamline processes and transactions.
High self-motivation and a strong sense of initiative.

Responsibilities

Monitor security alerts and respond to incidents in real time to minimize potential threats.
Investigate security breaches thoroughly and provide detailed reports on findings.
Coordinate with cross-functional teams to implement effective incident response strategies.
Develop and maintain incident response procedures, keeping them current with emerging threats.
Perform root cause analysis of incidents and recommend improvements to prevent future occurrences.
Maintain awareness of cybersecurity trends and threat intelligence to enhance response capabilities.
Provide expert guidance on security best practices and incident prevention techniques.