Information Security Specialist-Incident Response/ Digital Forensics

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The Information Security Specialist-Incident Response/ Digital Forensics will

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct host forensics, network forensics, log analysis, and malware triage in support of incident response investigations and partner concerns from junior analysts across Windows, Mac, Linux, and Cloud platforms.
• Participate in incident response and crisis management activities.
• Advise leadership on containment, eradication, and recovery strategies during incident response.
• Fully scope incidents through proper identification of all affected systems and/or accounts.
• Recognize attacker tactics, techniques, and procedures as well as Indicators of Compromise (IOCs) / Indicators of Attack (IOAs) that can be applied to current and future investigations.
• Contribute to team projects, process improvement, and development of new capabilities.
• Curate a world class security operations and incident response team with a relentless focus on innovation and continuous improvement.
• Assess and develop incident response standard methodologies to help mature the overall security operations of the organization.
• Make recommendations for improving enterprise risk posture based on individual research and technical expertise.
• Stay current on industry trends, attack techniques, mitigation techniques, and security technologies.  
• Produce high-quality written and verbal reports, recommendations, and actions.
• Participate in on-call rotation and provide after-hours support on an as-needed basis 

REQUIRED SKILLS/ QUALIFICATIONS:

• 3+years of experience in information security, incident response, digital forensics and/or incident response consulting.
• Experience with host, network, and/or memory forensics
• Experience with various network and/or host-based security tools to detect and respond to security events. (e.g. SIEM, web proxy, intrusion detection/prevention, etc.)
• Theoretical and practical security knowledge and investigation experience with Mac, Linux, and Windows operating systems, as well as cloud environments.
• Theoretical and practical knowledge of Incident Response lifecycles
• Ability to convey complex technical concepts to audiences with varying levels of technical ability

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Excellent analytical, documentation, and communication skills.  
• Multiple applicable certifications (GSE, GDAT, GCIA, GCIH, GCFA, GNFA, GCFE, GREM, CCSP, CEH, CCISP)
• Knowledge and investigation experience in a global, multi-cloud environment.
• Experience in programming and/or scripting languages (Python, PowerShell, Go, etc.)

Salary Range: $110,000.00 to $190,000.00 annually + bonus + benefits

The above represents the expected salary range for this job requisition. Ultimately, in determining your pay, we’ll consider your location, experience, and other job-related factors.

We back our colleagues and their loved ones with benefits and programs that support their holistic well-being. That means we prioritize their physical, financial, and mental health through each stage of life. Benefits include:

• Competitive base salaries 
• Bonus incentives 
• 6% Company Match on retirement savings plan 
• Free financial coaching and financial well-being support 
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits 
• Flexible working model with hybrid, onsite or virtual arrangements depending on role and business need 
• 20+ weeks paid parental leave for all parents, regardless of gender, offered for pregnancy, adoption or surrogacy 
• Free access to global on-site wellness centers staffed with nurses and doctors (depending on location) 
• Free and confidential counseling support through our Healthy Minds program 
• Career development and training opportunities

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