Junior Incident Responder: Hands-On IR with Mentorship

Blackpanda; Manila; On-site; PHP 420,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Blackpanda is hiring a Junior Incident Responder to work with senior responders on live engagements, helping contain, investigate, and recover from real cyber attacks. This delivery-focused role emphasizes hands-on learning and mentorship to grow into a full responder.

You'll be part of a global team, encouraged to study actively, participate in training, and contribute observations to improve the practice.

Qualifications

• 1+ year in cybersecurity, IT, or related field.
• Genuine interest in incident response through study or practice.
• Familiarity with Windows/Linux/macOS environments.
• Basic scripting ability to read/adapt scripts.
• Clear written and verbal English; professional communication.

Responsibilities

• Support senior responders on live incidents, aiding containment and evidence collection.
• Triaging forensic artifacts across systems under guidance.
• Analyze logs and telemetry and contribute to investigation timelines.
• Document findings clearly for client deliverables under review.

Skills

1+ year cybersecurity experience

Basic scripting (Python/Bash/PowerShel

Tools

EDR tooling

SIEM tooling

Job description

Blackpanda is hiring a Junior Incident Responder to work with senior responders on live engagements, helping contain, investigate, and recover from real cyber attacks. This delivery-focused role emphasizes hands-on learning and mentorship to grow into a full responder.

You'll be part of a global team, encouraged to study actively, participate in training, and contribute observations to improve the practice.