Security Engineer I - Incident Response (Night Shift)

Stifel•St. Louis, MO

About The Position

The Security Engineer I - Incident Response is an entry-level member of the Cybersecurity Incident Response team responsible for assisting in the protection of corporate technology assets. This position supports the implementation, monitoring, and maintenance of security controls and tools under the guidance of senior engineers. Additionally, this role will use established security tools and procedures to help analyze, detect, and respond to security events while continuing to build technical and investigative skills.

Requirements

Working knowledge of how to identify, prioritize, and escalate security incidents to senior engineers or management.
Hands-on experience or exposure to security technologies such as firewalls, intrusion detection systems, endpoint detection and response (EDR), anti-virus and anti-malware tools, authentication systems, SIEM/UEBA platforms, and content filtering solutions.
Solid understanding of end-user computing technologies with demonstrated troubleshooting skills.
Ability to systematically assess technical issues to identify probable causes and recommend solutions.
Foundational understanding of multiple IT disciplines and how they contribute to overall security posture.
Basic understanding of IP based networking concepts and common networking components, including monitoring and diagnostic tools.
Ability to communicate technical information clearly to non-technical users and stakeholders.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Minimum Required: Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, cybersecurity, or related field, or equivalent experience.
Minimum Required: 1+ years of experience in an information technology or information security role.

Responsibilities

Assist in the implementation, administration, and monitoring of security controls designed to protect computer systems, networks, and information.
Follow and help maintain documented standard operating procedures and incident response protocols.
Support the configuration, testing, and basic troubleshooting of security tools and technologies.
Assist senior engineers in identifying security vulnerabilities and applying remediation or mitigation steps.
Participate in security investigations and incident response activities under supervision.
Execute and follow established incident response playbooks and escalation procedures.
Document incident findings, actions taken, and outcomes in accordance with team standards.
Collaborate with team members and other IT groups to share information and resolve security-related issues.
Support scheduled changes, peer reviews, and basic change management activities.
Monitor security alerts and events, perform initial triage, and escalate incidents as appropriate based on defined response procedures.