Engineer II – Cyber Incident Response

Job Description: • Investigate and respond to cybersecurity incidents, including phishing, malware, ransomware, and unauthorized access attempts • Perform analysis of logs, alerts, and forensic data to determine the scope and impact of incidents • Escalate complex or high-severity incidents to Engineer III, Lead, or Principal staff, providing clear documentation and evidence • Assist in containment, eradication, and recovery activities during incident response • Contribute to the development and maintenance of SOC playbooks, runbooks, and standard operating procedures • Collaborate with threat intelligence, vulnerability management, and forensics teams to strengthen detection and response strategies • Participate in lessons-learned sessions and recommend improvements to SOC processes and tooling • Support junior analysts (Engineer I) by sharing knowledge and providing guidance on investigative techniques Requirements: • Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent work experience • 3–5 years of progressive experience in cybersecurity, with at least 2 years in SOC operations or incident response • Strong knowledge of cybersecurity fundamentals, incident response methodology, and adversary tactics • Familiarity with industry frameworks such as NIST, MITRE ATT&CK, and ISO 27035 • Hands-on experience with SIEM, EDR, and forensic tools (e.g., Splunk, CrowdStrike, Wireshark) • Demonstrated ability to analyze logs, alerts, and artifacts to support incident investigations • Strong written and verbal communication skills for documenting findings and briefing stakeholders • Preferred Certifications: GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH), GIAC Certified Intrusion Analyst (GCIA), CompTIA Security+, CySA+, Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) Benefits: • Health insurance • Dental and vision care • Comprehensive suite of benefits focusing on physical, emotional, financial, and social wellness • Support for working families including backup dependent care, adoption assistance, infertility coverage, family building support, behavioral health solutions, paid parental leave, and paid caregiver leave • Training programs and professional development opportunities • Mentorship programs • Employee resource groups • Volunteer activities Apply tot his job