Incident Responder (IT CyberSec)
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Incident Responder to join our Security and Compliance team. The Incident Responder will play a critical role in protecting our organization by detecting, responding to, and mitigating cybersecurity threats.
This role requires a keen understanding of security incident response protocols and experience in handling a wide range of cybersecurity incidents, from phishing attacks to advanced persistent threats (APTs).
What You'll Do:
- Incident Detection and Response
- Gather, analyze, and disseminate threat intelligence to improve the organization’s security posture and prepare for potential attacks.
- Perform digital forensics on compromised systems to identify the root cause of security incidents, document findings, and provide recommendations.
- Work closely with the vulnerability management team to identify, prioritize, and remediate security vulnerabilities that may be exploited by attackers.
- Assist in developing automation scripts and playbooks for common incidents to streamline response efforts and reduce incident resolution time.
- Conduct incident response tabletop exercises and training for staff to improve readiness and ensure all stakeholders are familiar with incident response protocols.
- Document all phases of incident response activities, ensuring detailed records of actions taken and evidence gathered, and provide reports to senior management.
What You Need To Have:
- 3+ years of experience in incident response, security operations, or digital forensics.
- Strong knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks, incident response methodologies, and forensic investigation techniques.
- Hands-on experience with SIEM, IDS/IPS, and EDR platforms.
- Understanding of network protocols, operating systems (Windows, Linux), and cloud environments (Azure, AWS).
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
- Strong documentation and communication skills for clear reporting to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Note: This is a permanent remote role. You will be supporting our US-based client who value their people.