Incident Response Analyst

Primary Responsibilities

• Incident Monitoring: Monitor and assess security alerts from systems like SIEM, IDS/IPS, and EDR, escalating as needed.
• Triage and Analysis: Investigate incidents to determine scope, impact, and root causes, documenting findings and actions.
• Incident Response: Contain, eradicate, and recover from threats in coordination with IT and security teams.
• Forensics: Perform digital forensics and ensure proper evidence collection for potential legal actions.
• Documentation and Reporting: Maintain records, create incident reports, and suggest improvements to policies.
• Collaboration: Work with IT, legal, and compliance teams; provide clear incident updates to stakeholders.
• Continuous Improvement: Conduct post-incident reviews and refine response procedures and playbooks.
• Policy Development: Contribute to the creation and update of response playbooks and security training programs.

Key Skills & Knowledge

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity and incident response.
• Strong analytical skills to handle incidents and recommend remediation.
• ITIL Foundation certified; experience in regulated environments.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Key Contacts

• SOC, IT Operations, Threat Intelligence, and Forensic teams.
• Legal, Compliance, Risk Management, and external vendors.