Security Incident Response Engineer

Acrisure • Austin, TX

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About The Position

Acrisure is seeking a Security Incident Response Engineer to join our growing team in (location). The Security Incident Response Engineer - EDR will support the organization's security operations with a focus on endpoint detection and response (EDR) management and incident response activities. To succeed in this role, the candidate must be adept at coordinating and triaging security incidents, responding promptly and effectively to threats, and managing EDR toolsets at scale. The engineer will proactively monitor, analyze, and resolve security incidents involving endpoints, requiring high attention to detail and the ability to balance multiple urgent tasks. Key to this position is being a self-starter, consistently prioritizing critical tasks, and maintaining strong commitment to operational excellence.

Requirements

• Proficiency with leading Endpoint Detection and Response platforms (SentinelOne, Microsoft Defender, CrowdStrike, or other toolsets).
• Strong experience with incident response, digital forensics, and threat hunting on endpoints.
• Knowledge of endpoint operating systems (Windows, macOS, and Linux).
• Experience with scripting (PowerShell, Python, or Bash) for automation and log parsing.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to work in high-pressure situations.
• Effective verbal and written communication abilities.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple priorities.
• Ability to work independently and within a collaborative, team-oriented environment.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Cybersecurity, or related discipline (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum 3 years of progressive information security experience.
• At least 1-3 years focused on incident response, including hands-on EDR work.
• Expertise in Infrastructure Security: In-depth understanding of infrastructure security, including Windows, Active Directory, Unix/Linux, Mobile Security, and Privileged Access Management.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Microsoft M365 security including Entra ID, Microsoft Defender for M365, and other toolsets is a plus.
• Relevant certifications (one or more preferred): GCFA, GCIH, CHFI, CySA+, or similar.

Responsibilities

• Detect, analyze, and respond to security incidents detected by EDR, SIEM, and Cloud Security tooling as well as MDR service providers.
• Lead or participate in investigation and containment efforts for both endpoint and identity related security threats.
• Develop and implement strategies to remove the root cause of the incident.
• Conduct forensic data acquisition, log analysis, and root cause determination for endpoint incidents.
• Develop and maintain incident response playbooks and runbooks specific to EDR technologies.
• Analyze security alerts and anomalies to determine if they represent actual security incidents.
• Oversee deployment, configuration, and ongoing management of EDR on endpoints for comprehensive coverage.
• Monitor and tune alerting rules/policies to reduce false positives and ensure accurate threat detection.
• Maintain compliance measures by enforcing configuration to organizational standards.
• Provide training on EDR usage to incident response teams and end-users.
• Review security alerts, correlate event data, and identify risks to endpoints.
• Maintain integration of EDR tools with SIEM and other security solutions.
• Regularly review and update endpoint security policies based on threat intelligence and incident learnings.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical insurance, dental insurance, and vision insurance; life and disability insurance; fertility benefits; wellness resources; and paid sick time.
• Generous paid time off and holidays; Employee Assistance Program (EAP); and a complimentary Calm app subscription.
• Immediate vesting in a 401(k) plan; Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options; commuter benefits; and employee discount programs.
• Paid maternity leave and paid paternity leave (including for adoptive parents); legal plan options; and pet insurance coverage.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees