Cyber Security Incident Response Analyst I

Early Warning Services • Scottsdale, AZ

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Cyber Security Incident Response Analyst I is part of a high-performance team, responsible for detecting, identifying, mitigating and responding to critical or urgent threat situations. Essential Functions Performs basic detection and investigative analysis activities for a variety of digital devices, computers, storage media, servers, networks, and cloud-based services. Performs basic host and network forensics and malware analysis; Investigates and responds to incidents; provides recommendations to improve company’s security posture. Escalates complex issues as needed. Performs security incident handling efforts in response to a detected incident, and coordinates with other stakeholders Performs the tracking of investigations and incidents through resolution Performs standard procedures for incident response to counteract the detected threats Uses data collected from a variety of cyber defense tools (e.g., IDS alerts, firewalls, network traffic logs) to analyze events that occur within their environments for the purposes of mitigating threats. Maintains awareness of current threat landscape, including adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures. Analyzes basic malware and large data sets to isolate trends and patterns; responds to alerts and provides recommendations to improve company’s security posture. Escalates complex issues as needed. Performs network/system/application/log intrusion detection analysis and trends Performs basic analysis of potentially malicious activities and software Maintains awareness of trends in security, regulatory, technology, and operational requirements Creates procedural documentation and tools for automated analysis and correlation activities Represents the Security Operations team at internal and external threat intelligence and cybersecurity forums Performs on-call activities when required Ensures the company's commitment to protect the integrity and confidentiality of systems and data.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or 2 year degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Math or Physical Science.
• Minimum 2 years of information security technology experience.
• Demonstrable analytical skills across various technologies.
• Basic understanding of Networking and security concepts.
• Familiarity with one of the following: Windows, Linux/Unix and Mac Operating Systems, and Cloud environment structures, analytical process of each, and knowledge on mitigation tactics.
• Ability to work within a team environment as well as independently.
• Effective communication skills to speak and write for all technology experience levels.
• Effective interpersonal skills, able to comfortably present to peers, coworkers, and customers.
• A propensity for continued development of skills though research and training.
• Must be US Citizen or US National only.

Nice To Haves

• Additional related education, certifications and/or experience is beneficial.
• Working experience in cloud technology security.
• Familiarity with the incident response process.
• Experience utilizing Security Orchestration Automation Response (SOAR) tools.
• Experience in identifying, triaging, and escalating tickets based on severity and malicious activity.
• Experience in responding to malicious threats coming from various sources.

Responsibilities

• Performs basic detection and investigative analysis activities for a variety of digital devices, computers, storage media, servers, networks, and cloud-based services.
• Performs basic host and network forensics and malware analysis.
• Investigates and responds to incidents; provides recommendations to improve company’s security posture.
• Escalates complex issues as needed.
• Performs security incident handling efforts in response to a detected incident, and coordinates with other stakeholders.
• Performs the tracking of investigations and incidents through resolution.
• Performs standard procedures for incident response to counteract the detected threats.
• Uses data collected from a variety of cyber defense tools (e.g., IDS alerts, firewalls, network traffic logs) to analyze events that occur within their environments for the purposes of mitigating threats.
• Maintains awareness of current threat landscape, including adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures.
• Analyzes basic malware and large data sets to isolate trends and patterns; responds to alerts and provides recommendations to improve company’s security posture.
• Performs network/system/application/log intrusion detection analysis and trends.
• Performs basic analysis of potentially malicious activities and software.
• Maintains awareness of trends in security, regulatory, technology, and operational requirements.
• Creates procedural documentation and tools for automated analysis and correlation activities.
• Represents the Security Operations team at internal and external threat intelligence and cybersecurity forums.
• Performs on-call activities when required.
• Ensures the company's commitment to protect the integrity and confidentiality of systems and data.

Benefits

• Competitive medical (PPO/HDHP), dental, and vision plans as well as company contributions to your Health Savings Account (HSA) or pre-tax savings through flexible spending accounts (FSA) for commuting, health & dependent care expenses.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Featuring a 100% Company Safe Harbor Match on your first 6% deferral immediately upon eligibility.
• Flexible Time Off for Exempt (salaried) employees, as well as generous PTO for Non-Exempt (hourly) employees, plus 11 paid company holidays and a paid volunteer day.
• 12 weeks of Paid Parental Leave.
• Maven Family Planning – provides support through your Parenting journey including egg freezing, fertility, adoption, surrogacy, pregnancy, postpartum, early pediatrics, and returning to work.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree