Incident Response Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description :

The Incident Response Engineer must have experience for leading and coordinating incident response activities to effectively detect, analyze, and mitigate security incidents.

Strong background in cybersecurity, hands-on experience with incident response procedures and tools, and a commitment to maintaining the security posture of the organization and the ability to work in an existing environment.

Responsibilities :

• Lead and coordinate incident response activities in accordance with established procedures and protocols set by the customer.
• Optimize, detect, analyze, and respond to security incidents in real-time to minimize the impact on the organization.
• Investigate security alerts, conduct root cause analysis, and determine the scope and severity of incidents.
• Develop and implement incident response plans, playbooks, and procedures to streamline response efforts.
• Collaborate with existing SOC operations, customer leadership, and cross-functional teams to coordinate incident response activities, which may include the customer’s IT, legal, and senior leadership.
• Provide technical expertise and guidance to the existing SOC (Security Operations Center) analysts during incident investigations.
• Document incident response activities, findings, and remediation efforts for reporting and analysis purposes.
• Conduct post-incident reviews and lessons learned sessions to identify areas for improvement and enhance incident response capabilities.

Requirements :

• Hands-on experience with incident response tools and technologies such as SIEM, EDR, and forensic analysis tools, preference for Elastic.
• Strong understanding of incident response procedures, methodologies, and best practices.
• Proficiency in scripting and automation for incident response workflows (e.g., Python, PowerShell).
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work under pressure in high-stress situations.
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, GIAC, or incident response certifications are a plus.

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