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Senior Incident Response Analyst

Job in Pueblo, Pueblo County, Colorado, 81004, USA
Listing for: Jobtailor
Per diem position
Listed on 2026-09-07
Job specializations:
  • IT/Tech
    Cybersecurity, Security Management & Operations
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 120000 - 180000 USD Yearly USD 120000.00 180000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
  • Lead incident response activities through triage, investigation, containment, remediation, recovery, and post-incident analysis
  • Investigate security events across endpoint, identity, network, cloud, email, and SaaS environments
  • Conduct threat hunting and forensic investigations to identify malicious, suspicious, or unauthorized activity
  • Develop and enhance detection logic, alerting, playbooks, workflows, and automation
  • Serve as a senior escalation point for complex and high-priority security incidents
  • Assess emerging threats, including risks associated with AI-enabled technologies
  • Prepare clear and actionable investigation reports and communicate findings to technical and non-technical stakeholders
  • Mentor team members and contribute to the growth and maturity of the incident response and security operations program
  • Provide occasional evening, early morning, or after-hours support for security incidents, investigations, and other time-sensitive matters
Requirements
  • Six (6)+ years of experience in incident response, digital forensics, security operations, or a related cybersecurity discipline
  • Experience investigating threats across enterprise endpoint, cloud, identity, network, email, and SaaS environments
  • Strong expertise in SIEM technologies, log analysis, event correlation, threat hunting, and incident investigation
  • Experience with EDR/XDR platforms and host-based investigation techniques across enterprise environments
  • Demonstrated ability to improve detections, streamline response processes, and drive operational improvements
  • Experience with security automation, SOAR platforms, Power Shell, Python, KQL, or similar scripting and query languages is preferred
  • Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to perform effectively during complex investigations and active incidents
  • Bachelor’s degree in information technology, computer science, cybersecurity, or equivalent experience
  • Industry certifications such as GCIH, GCIA, GCFA, GCFE, GNFA, or CISSP are preferred
  • Flexibility to meet operational and business needs
  • Occasional evening, early morning, or after-hours support may be required
  • Exempt position
Core Competencies

Demonstrates extensive experience in incident response, digital forensics, and security operations, with a strong focus on threat hunting, investigation, and automation. Capable of mentoring team members and effectively communicating findings to diverse stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords
  • Incident Response
  • Digital Forensics
  • SIEM Technologies
  • EDR/XDR Platforms
  • Security Automation
Hard Skills
  • Threat Hunting
  • Log Analysis
  • Event Correlation
  • Incident Investigation
  • Detection Logic Development
  • Power Shell
  • Python
  • KQL
  • Forensic Investigations
  • Risk Assessment
Soft Skills
  • Analytical Skills
  • Problem-Solving Skills
  • Communication Skills
  • Mentoring
Certifications & Qualifications
  • GCIH
  • GCIA
  • GCFA
  • GCFE
  • GNFA
  • CISSP
Industry Keywords
  • Cybersecurity
  • Incident Response Program
  • Security Operations
  • Emerging Threats
  • AI-Enabled Technologies
Tools & Technologies
  • SOAR Platforms
  • Automation Tools
  • Cloud Environments
  • SaaS Environments
  • Endpoint Security
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Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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