Incident Response SOC Engineer

Senior Cyber Security Incident Response Analyst
Location: Remote
Work Authorization: U.S. Citizens or Green Card Holders Only
Schedule: Thursday Monday (Days Off: Tuesday & Wednesday)
Overview
Our client is seeking a highly experienced Cyber Security Incident Response Analyst to join their Security Operations team. This individual will serve as a subject matter expert for incident investigations, threat detection, and security operations while helping strengthen the organization s overall cybersecurity posture.
The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of experience in a SOC or Incident Response environment, strong technical expertise across enterprise infrastructure and cloud environments, and a deep understanding of modern cybersecurity frameworks and threat landscapes.
Responsibilities

• Lead security incident investigations and serve as a technical SME during cyber security events.
• Correlate and analyze data from multiple log sources, security tools, and enterprise systems.
• Monitor, investigate, and respond to security threats and incidents.
• Improve incident response procedures, playbooks, and security documentation.
• Stay current on emerging threats, attack techniques, and industry trends.
• Partner with internal teams, business stakeholders, and vendors to resolve security issues.
• Provide security guidance and recommendations across the organization.
• Support ongoing security operations and continuous improvement initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Security Operations (SOC), Incident Response, or Cyber Security Operations.
• Strong understanding of network protocols and services including:
  • TCP/IP
  • HTTPS
  • FTP/SFTP
  • SSH
  • RDP
  • CIFS/SMB
  • NFS
• Experience with cloud security and administration in AWS, Azure, and Microsoft 365 environments.
• Strong knowledge of MITRE Telecommunication&CK and NIST Cyber Security Frameworks.
• Advanced understanding of Windows operating systems.
• Working knowledge of Linux, Unix, and macOS environments.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively across technical and business teams.
• Bachelor s degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or equivalent experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading enterprise-level incident response investigations.
• Hands-on experience with SIEM, EDR, and threat hunting tools.
• Security certifications such as CISSP, GCIH, GCIA, Security+, or equivalent are a plus.

Key Success Factors

• Strong analytical and investigative mindset.
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced security environment.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Passion for continuous learning and staying ahead of evolving cyber threats.