Cyber Security Analyst

Neos Consulting Group; Town of Texas (WI); Remote; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Tier 3 Incident Response Engineer for a fully remote contract position. The role involves advanced intrusion detection and incident response, requiring expertise in cybersecurity principles and critical thinking. Candidates from the Austin area are preferred, but applicants from other regions in Texas are welcome. The engineer will be responsible for monitoring network traffic, conducting investigations, and improving incident response processes. Strong communication skills are essential for collaboration and reporting.

Qualifications

• 4 years understanding of cybersecurity principles.
• 6 years ability to make quick decisions in high-stress situations.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced intrusion detection and incident response services.
• Monitor network traffic for suspicious activity and conduct investigations.

Skills

Cybersecurity Principles

Critical Thinking

Threat Intelligence

Incident Response

Communication

Tools

CISCO Security Suite

Job description

Neos is seeking Tier 3 Incident Response Engineers for a remote contract position.

*****Candidates local to Austin are preferred ******

This position is fully remote, though we are primarily seeking candidates based in the Austin area and are open to applicants from other regions within Texas.

• The Tier 3 Incident Response Engineer will provide advanced intrusion detection and incident response services, ensuring the rapid identification, analysis, and containment of security threats.
• This role involves monitoring network traffic for suspicious activity, conducting in-depth incident response investigations, and coordinating with other cybersecurity team members to mitigate risks.
• The engineer will follow the published TxDOT incident response strategies, create detailed incident reports, and continuously improve our incident response processes through runbook and playbook documentation and lessons learned. By leveraging cutting-edge tools and techniques, this position is crucial for maintaining the security and integrity of our organization's digital assets.
• The Tier 3 Incident Response Engineer reports to the TxDOT Cybersecurity Operations Center team lead.

Minimum Yrs of Experience, Skills, and Qualifications:

• 4 years demonstrated understanding of cybersecurity principles, including intrusion detection, incident response, and threat intelligence.
• 6 years of capability to think critically and make quick decisions during high-stress situations.
• 6 years awareness of current cyber threats, attack vectors, and mitigation strategies.
• 6 years of experience leveraging threat intelligence to anticipate and mitigate risks.
• 4 years of experience with industry-standard detection tools and analysis techniques.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications:

• Experience with the CISCO security suite of tools.
• 4 years experience with the State of Texas Red Book for incident response (or similar).
• 4 years experience with IT operations of a Texas State Agency.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for effective collaboration and reporting.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Information Technology and Engineering

Industries

• Information Technology & Services and IT Services and IT Consulting

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