Senior Cybersecurity Incident Response Specialist

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Cyber Focus AI is seeking a Senior Cybersecurity Incident Response Specialist to lead incident response activities, develop incident response plans, and implement security tooling. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in incident response, security monitoring, and application vulnerability management. This is a remote work opportunity with a competitive salary and benefits.

Key Highlights
Lead incident response activities
Develop and maintain incident response plans
Implement and manage application security tooling
Conduct forensic investigations
Support compliance initiatives
Technical Skills Required
AWS Kubernetes PCI DSS Level 1 SOC 2 GDPR CCPA CrowdStrike GitHub SAST/DAST solutions CI/CD integration
Benefits & Perks
Salary up to $62,000
Fully remote work with flexible schedule options
Annual paid time off
Monthly wellness initiatives
Professional development opportunities
Home office stipend
Access to training programs

Job Description


Cyber Focus AII's mission is to help cybersecurity professionals discover cutting-edge opportunities in their field. We are not a staffing firm or agency. Cyber Focus AI does not hire for these roles—we use advanced technology to locate and verify them from actual employers.

Employer Industry: Cybersecurity

Why Consider This Job Opportunity

  • Salary up to $62,000
  • Fully remote work with flexible schedule options
  • Annual paid time off in accordance with local labor laws
  • Monthly wellness initiatives and professional development opportunities
  • Home office stipend and access to training programs for continuous learning
  • Inclusive culture with a focus on diversity, equity, and belonging

What To Expect (Job Responsibilities)

  • Lead incident response activities, including monitoring security alerts and handling customer-reported security incidents such as phishing or data breaches
  • Develop, test, and maintain incident response plans and security playbooks to improve organizational readiness
  • Implement and manage application security tooling, including SAST/DAST solutions and CI/CD integration
  • Conduct forensic investigations to identify attack vectors and coordinate remediation efforts
  • Support compliance initiatives, including audits and data privacy regulations such as GDPR and CCPA

What Is Required (Qualifications)

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or 3+ years of practical experience in information security
  • Strong experience in incident response, security monitoring, and application vulnerability management
  • Proficiency with compliance frameworks such as PCI DSS Level 1, SOC 2, GDPR, and CCPA
  • Hands-on experience with cloud security, particularly AWS and Kubernetes
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate with multilingual teams

How To Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)

  • Experience performing security risk assessments and translating findings into actionable remediation plans
  • Hands-on experience with tools such as CrowdStrike, AWS Security, or GitHub Advanced Security
  • Relevant certifications like AWS Certified Security - Specialty, CISM, or CompTIA Security+

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