Principal Incident Response Analyst

Principal Incident Response Analyst### Principal Incident Response Analyst Apply:
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** Position

Purpose:

** The Principal Incident Response Analyst serves as an Incident Commander for activities requiring the issuance of Centene’s enterprise-wide Incident Response Plan.  
** Key Details:
** Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. Sponsorship and future sponsorship are not available for this opportunity, including employment-based visa types H-1B, L-1, O-1, H-1B1, F-1, J
-1, OPT, or CPT.
* Leading and coordinating incident response efforts across multiple business units.
* Recommending process enhancements based on after-action reports, incidents, and investigations.
* Keeping abreast of security breaches and ensuring timely initiation of incident and response management processes.
* Collaborating with Information Security Architects, Engineers, and software/hardware stakeholders.
* Integrating third-party attack monitoring and threat reporting services into internal CIRT (Cyber Incident Response Team) communications systems.  
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* Key Responsibilities:

*** Command and coordinate large-scale cyber incidents.
* Communicate regularly with leadership from multiple departments.
* Maintain situational awareness of emerging threats.
* Work with internal and external security partners to contain, investigate, and remediate incidents.
* Ensure compliance with all security policies and standards.
* Performs other duties as assigned.
* Complies with all policies and standards.
** Education/

Experience:

** A Bachelor's degree in a quantitative or business field (e.g., statistics, mathematics, engineering, computer science) and requires deep functional and Centene specific knowledge with 6 – 8 years of related experience.
Or equivalent experience acquired through accomplishments of applicable knowledge, duties, scope and skill reflective of the level of this position.

** Technical

Skills:

*** Knowledge of threat actor tools, techniques, and processes (TTPs) and Indicators of Compromise (IOCs).
* Experience with endpoint protection and enterprise detection & response platforms (e.g., Crowd Strike, Microsoft Defender, etc).
* Understanding of network and infrastructure technologies (routers, switches, firewalls).
* Experience with cloud infrastructure and security best practices, and Cloud Detection & Response technology.
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* Soft Skills:

*** Advanced - Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty.
* Advanced - Ability to identify basic problems and procedural irregularities, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
* Advanced - Ability to work independently.
* Advanced - Demonstrated analytical skills.
* Advanced - Demonstrated project management skills.
* Advanced - Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure.
* Advanced - Demonstrates excellent judgment and decision making skills.
* Advanced - Ability to communicate and make recommendations to upper management.
* Advanced - Ability to drive multiple projects to successful completion.
* Advanced - Possesses technical aptitude.

Pay Range: $ - $ per year    
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** You’ll take on meaningful challenges that directly support individuals, families, and communities, building your skills while making healthcare more accessible and effective. It’s work with a purpose you can see, backed by a team committed to improving lives well beyond the workday.

Centene offers a comprehensive benefits package including: competitive pay, health insurance, 401K and stock purchase plans, tuition reimbursement, paid time off plus…