Senior Incident Response Analyst

General information

Name

Senior Incident Response Analyst

#

2399

City

Las Vegas

State

Nevada

Country

United States

Work Hours

M-F 8am-5pm

Function

Information Technology

Description & Requirements

Job Description

SENIOR INCIDENT RESPONSE ANALYST

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Senior Incident Response Analyst
* is responsible for safeguarding the organization's information assets by promptly identifying, analyzing, and responding to cybersecurity incidents. This role leads to incident detection, containment, and remediation efforts while conducting in-depth investigations and forensic analysis to determine root cause and impact. The Senior Incident Response Analyst applies advanced threat intelligence, collaborates with cross-functional teams, and continuously improves incident response processes to strengthen the organization's security posture.

This position requires strong technical expertise, analytical skills, and a proactive approach to managing cyber threats.

* This position offers REMOTE work opportunity within the U.S.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Lead monitoring and detection of security incidents across networks, systems, applications, and cloud environments.

Analyze security alerts, logs, and event data to identify potential threats, malicious activity, and indicators of compromise.

Assess the scope, severity, and impact of incidents using advanced threat intelligence and analytical techniques.

Develop, execute, and improve incident response plans, playbooks, and procedures to contain and mitigate security incidents.

Coordinate incident response activities with IT, legal, compliance, and other internal stakeholders to ensure timely resolution.

Conduct post-incident reviews, root cause analysis, and lessons-learned sessions to enhance response capabilities.

Perform digital forensic investigations, preserving and analyzing evidence using industry-standard tools and methodologies.

Document findings and prepare detailed incident and forensic reports for internal leadership and regulatory requirements.

Proactively conduct threat hunting to identify advanced or persistent threats within the environment.

Maintain awareness of emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and attack techniques through threat intelligence sources.

Develop and refine detection rules, signatures, and indicators of compromise (IOCs).

Manage, configure, and tune security tools including SIEM, IDS/IPS, EDR, and endpoint security platforms to optimize detection and reduce false positives.

Collaborate with vendors and internal teams to evaluate, implement, and enhance security technologies.

Additional duties or special projects as assigned.

EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION &

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

* A minimum of 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity, incident response, security operations, or related roles.

* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field required; advanced degree preferred.

* Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills with high attention to detail.

* Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

* Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.

Proficiency in incident detection, investigation, and response methodologies.

* Strong knowledge of networking protocols, Microsoft operating systems, and Microsoft O365/cloud environments.

* Hands-on experience with security and forensic tools such as SIEM platforms, EDR solutions, R7 IDR, Forti Gate, and Forti

WAF.

* Experience contributing to or leading incident response activities, investigations, and threat hunting initiatives.

* Industry certifications such as GCIH, CIRH, or similar incident response certifications are a plus.

Compensation & Benefits:

Brady

PLUS offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package to support the health and well-being of our associates and their families. Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, Employee Assistance Programs (EAP), 401(k) Retirement and more.

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