Incident Response Lead — Cyber Security Operations

Insight Global; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 68,880 - 89,544; Full time

Job summary

A large financial services organization based in Irvine, CA, is seeking a Cyber Security Operations Analyst focused on Incident Response. In this mid-senior level position, you will lead Incident Response initiatives and serve as a technical expert within the SOC, protecting the organization from cyber threats. This role requires strong analytical skills, leadership in high-severity incidents, and deep knowledge of security tools and frameworks. Pay ranges from $50-$65 per hour for this contract position.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a SOC or similar security environment.
• Proven ability to lead complex investigations.
• Solid understanding of cybersecurity frameworks like MITRE ATT&CK and NIST CSF.

Responsibilities

• Lead Incident Response and act as a technical expert within the SOC.
• Protect the organization from cyber threats.
• Coordinate across technical and business stakeholders.

Skills

Experience in a SOC

Skills in SQL/KQL/Cypher

Knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks

Leadership in high-severity incidents

Experience with log aggregation technologies

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Tools

SIEM

EDR

CSPM tools

Job description

A large financial services organization based in Irvine, CA, is seeking a Cyber Security Operations Analyst focused on Incident Response. In this mid-senior level position, you will lead Incident Response initiatives and serve as a technical expert within the SOC, protecting the organization from cyber threats. This role requires strong analytical skills, leadership in high-severity incidents, and deep knowledge of security tools and frameworks. Pay ranges from $50-$65 per hour for this contract position.