Senior Cyber Incident Response Engineer

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Position Overview

The Senior Cyber Incident Response Engineer plays a pivotal role within our Security Operations Center (SOC). This senior technical position involves leading sophisticated incident investigations and advancing our detection and response capabilities. You will provide expert analysis in identifying, containing, and resolving cyber threats while mentoring junior analysts and collaborating with global cyber defense teams to tackle advanced threats effectively.

Key Responsibilities

Lead investigations and resolve complex security incidents, such as advanced persistent threats, ransomware, phishing, and insider activities.

Conduct forensic analysis across endpoints, networks, and cloud environments to determine root causes and assess the scope of compromises.

Develop and enhance incident response playbooks, runbooks, and detection use cases to bolster our response strategies.

Work closely with threat intelligence, vulnerability management, and countermeasures teams to reinforce defenses.

Communicate high-severity incidents to senior leadership with clear and actionable reporting.

Serve as a technical escalation point for junior analysts during incident investigations.

Participate in red and purple team exercises to validate and enhance our response capabilities.

Contribute to after-action reviews and lessons-learned sessions to refine SOC processes.

Mentor and train junior engineers on best practices for incident response and investigative techniques.

Education and Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent experience; a Master's degree is preferred.

In-depth understanding of incident response methodologies, digital forensics, and adversary tactics.

Familiarity with security frameworks such as NIST, MITRE ATT&CK, and ISO 27035.

Preferred Certifications

GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH).

GIAC Certified Intrusion Analyst (GCIA).

GIAC Certified Forensic Analyst (GCFA).

Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH).

Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP).

Work Experience

5-7 years of progressive experience in cybersecurity, with a minimum of 3 years in incident response or SOC operations.

Hands-on experience with SIEM, EDR, SOAR, and forensic tools (e.g., Splunk, CrowdStrike, EnCase, Wireshark).

Demonstrated ability to investigate advanced threats and coordinate response activities across teams.

Proven success in mentoring junior analysts and enhancing SOC processes.

Strong written and verbal communication skills to clearly document and present technical findings.

Why Join Cencora?

We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and resources that promote an inclusive culture. Our offerings extend beyond standard medical, dental, and vision care; we also emphasize the physical, emotional, financial, and social wellness of our team members. This includes support for working families, behavioral health solutions, and programs for professional development and mentorship. Explore the full range of benefits we provide to empower you in your personal and professional life.

Equal Opportunity Employment

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