Sec Incident Response Rep IV

University of Rochester•New York, NY

3d•$29 - $41•Remote

About The Position

As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive. Located in western New York, Rochester is our namesake and our home. One of the world’s leading research universities, Rochester has a long tradition of breaking boundaries—always pushing and questioning, learning and unlearning. We transform ideas into enterprises that create value and make the world ever better. If you’re looking for a career in higher education or health care, the University of Rochester may offer the perfect opportunity for your background and goals. At the University of Rochester, we are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture and are united by a strong commitment to be ever better—Meliora. It is an ideal that informs our shared mission to ensure all members of our community feel safe, respected, included, and valued.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and 1 year of related experience required
Or equivalent combination of education and experience
Demonstrated analytical and problem solving skills required
Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills required
Self-motivated and directed required
Dedication to continued learning required
Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment required
On-call rotation required

Nice To Haves

Experience with Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) systems, such as QRadar, ArcSight or LogRhythm, preferred
Knowledge of intrusion detection systems, system administration, network protocols and industry-standard techniques and practices preferred

Responsibilities

Responsible for support of day-to-day operations of information security incident response and triage.
Verifies, classifies and documents events, escalating incidents as required.
Provides first-level and second-level response for information security events, including threat analysis, root cause analysis and remediation.
This role requires an on-call rotation.
Provides first-level and second-level response for information security events, including threat analysis, root cause analysis and remediation.
Manages various security operations tools to ensure continued security and performance.
Responds to requests for operational and security logs.
Assists with development of incident response processes and systems.
Participates in daily, quarterly, weekly and as needed meetings.
Monitors security blogs, articles, reports and other sources to keep up to date on the latest security threats and trends.
Other duties as assigned.