Responder- Cyber Security Incident

Optimum

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We are Optimum, a leader in the fast-paced world of connectivity, and we're on the hunt for enthusiastic professionals to join our team! We understand that connectivity isn't just a luxury anymore - it's a necessity that empowers lives, fuels businesses, and drives innovation. A career at Optimum means you'll be enabling progress and enhancing lives by providing reliable, high-speed connectivity solutions that keep the world connected. We owe our success to our amazing product, commitment to our people and the connections we make in every community.

If you are resourceful, collaborative, team-oriented and passionate about delivering consistent excellence, Optimum is the Company for you!

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Job Summary

As a Cyber Security Incident Responder, you will be responsible for safeguarding our organization's digital assets by promptly identifying, analyzing, and responding to cyber security incidents. You will play a critical role in minimizing the impact of security breaches and preventing future incidents through proactive measures and continuous improvement of our incident response processes.

Responsibilities

• Monitor security alerts and logs to swiftly identify potential security incidents.
• Investigate alerts and assess their severity and potential impact on the organization's systems and data.
• Prioritize and triage incidents based on their criticality and urgency.
• Conduct in-depth analysis of security incidents to determine their root cause, scope, and extent of compromise.
• Coordinate with relevant teams to contain and mitigate the impact of security breaches.
• Execute predefined incident response procedures and workflows to ensure a structured and effective response.
• Implement temporary and permanent measures to restore affected systems and prevent further unauthorized access.
• Perform digital forensics activities to gather evidence, reconstruct events, and support incident investigations.
• Document findings and maintain chain of custody for forensic evidence in accordance with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders, including IT teams, management, and legal counsel, to provide updates on incident response activities.
• Prepare detailed incident reports documenting the timeline, impact, remediation actions, and lessons learned.
• Collaborate with external parties such as law enforcement, regulatory bodies, and third-party vendors as necessary.
• Participate in post-incident reviews and root cause analysis to identify gaps and weaknesses in existing security controls and processes.
• Propose and implement enhancements to incident response procedures, tools, and training programs to strengthen the organization's cyber resilience.

Qualifications

At Optimum, we're fueled by our four core pillars : Taking Ownership, Upholding Transparency, Creating Community, and Demonstrating Expertise. Our commitment to empowering employees to take responsibility and embrace proactive problem-solving underpins Taking Ownership. Upholding Transparency is at the core of our culture, with open and honest communication fostering trust among our dedicated team and loyal customers. Creating Community is more than a goal; it's our daily commitment to fostering an environment of collaboration, innovation, and positivity. Demonstrating expertise is a promise we uphold through continuous learning and engagement with our customers to consistently deliver top-quality products and services. These pillars not only shape our culture but define Optimum as a place of excellence, trustworthiness, and thriving community, and we invite you to be a part of our journey.

If you have the drive to succeed and are ready to embark on a thrilling career, seize this opportunity today, and join our winning team, so together, we'll shape the future of connectivity.

All job descriptions and required skills, qualifications and responsibilities for a particular position are subject to modification by the Company from time to time, in the Company's discretion based on business necessity.

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Pay is competitive and based on a number of job-related factors, including skills and experience. The starting pay rate / range at time of hire for this position in New York is $83,538.00 - $137,241.00 / year. For other locations, please inquire with your recruiter. The rates / ranges provided herein are the anticipated pay at the time of hire, and do not reflect future job opportunity.