Cyber Incident Response Analyst

Job Summary

Leading the management of complex information security incidents, the remote contract Cyber Incident Response Analyst will monitor security events, respond to alerts, and develop threat detection policies while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure effective incident resolution.

Key responsibilities:

• Monitor and analyze security events and logs to identify potential threats and prioritize responses
• Lead incident investigations from triage to resolution, providing updates to stakeholders and conducting root cause analysis
• Manage threat intelligence data and develop advanced threat detection rules based on emerging threats

Required qualifications:

• Ten or more years of technical experience in information security, preferably in a SOC, NOC, or CERT/CIRT
• Eight or more years of practical experience in Cyber Incident Management and Threat Hunting
• Advanced knowledge of security concepts, including SIEM technologies and computer forensic tools
• Bachelor's degree in information systems, computer science, or a related discipline
• Familiarity with security frameworks such as NIST and compliance standards like HIPAA and GDPR