Incident Response Specialist

Job Description

We are seeking a Cybersecurity Incident Response Specialist to manage and respond to security incidents across the organization. The role focuses on detecting threats, analyzing security events, and executing effective response strategies to protect systems, data, and infrastructure.

• Identify, analyze, and respond to security incidents and unauthorized access attempts in real-time.
• Lead containment and eradication efforts to minimize the impact of cyber threats.
• Conduct threat hunting and proactive security monitoring.
• Prepare detailed technical reports and provide actionable security recommendations.
• Investigate security incidents including malware infections, phishing attacks, unauthorized access, and data breaches.
• Lead incident response lifecycle: detection, analysis, containment, eradication, and recovery.
• Perform digital forensics and root cause analysis to prevent recurrence.
• Develop and maintain incident response playbooks and procedures.
• Collaborate with SOC, IT, and network teams for coordinated response.

• Relevant experience in IT infrastructures or network security.
• Certifications such as OSCP, CRTO, GCTI, CISSP, CISM, CEH, GCIH, and similar are preferred.
• Knowledge of frameworks such as NIST, MITRE ATT&CK, and ISO 27001.
• Experience in network security, endpoint security, and incident investigation.
• Familiarity with scripting (Python, Power Shell, or Bash) is an advantage.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment and handle critical incidents.

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