Incident Response Analyst

Prestige Staffing; City of Yonkers (NY); On-site; USD 125,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing agency in Yonkers is seeking an Information Security Engineer to join its IT Security Ops team. The role involves identifying and responding to security incidents, conducting research, and developing incident response plans. Candidates should have 3-4 years of experience in incident response and possess strong analytical skills. Budgeted salary is $125,000 per year with potential for negotiation based on experience.

Qualifications

• 3-4 years of experience in incident response or security operations.
• Knowledge of threat analysis and security frameworks like NIST.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and respond to security incidents.
• Support development of incident response plans.
• Monitor security event logs for potential incidents.

Skills

Incident response

Security operations

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Equivalent experience in related field

Tools

SIEM

EDR

Threat intelligence platforms

Job description

Overview

Information Security Engineer (Incident Response Analyst) role within the IT Security Ops team. The analyst will identify, analyze, and respond to security incidents to protect organizational assets and ensure continuity of operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in analyzing and responding to security incidents, including root cause analysis and containment
• Support the development and maintenance of incident response playbooks and procedures
• Conduct research and analysis on security threats and vulnerabilities
• Assist in implementing incident response plans and procedures
• Participate in tabletop exercises and post-incident reviews to improve incident response capabilities
• Monitor security event logs and alerts, escalating incidents as necessary
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement security measures and controls

Incident Response Analyst Responsibilities

• Monitoring security event logs and alerts, identifying potential security incidents
• Assisting in the analysis and triage of security incidents
• Conducting basic research and analysis on security threats and vulnerabilities
• Supporting the development of incident response plans and procedures
• Participating in training and development programs to improve incident response skills and knowledge
• Collaborating with senior analysts to respond to security incidents and implement incident response plans

Qualifications and Expectations

• 3-4 years of experience in incident response, security operations, or a related field (or equivalent experience and education)
• Basic knowledge of threat analysis, incident response, and security frameworks (e.g., NIST, MITRE ATT&CK)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
• Familiarity with security tools and technologies, such as SIEM, EDR, and threat intelligence platforms

Work Schedule and Requirements

• East Coast working hours, with a preference for our time zone
• On-site presence required 4 times a year, with remote work options for the remainder of the time

Salary

• Budgeted salary is $125,000 per year. Based on market conditions, a salary range of $130,000 may be negotiable depending on experience and qualifications.

About Our Team

Our IT Security Ops team is a dynamic and collaborative group focused on protecting our organization's security posture. We are looking for talented individuals who share our passion for security and are committed to delivering exceptional results.