Principal Incident Response Analyst

RemoteWorker US; Chamois (MO); Remote; USD 119,000 - 221,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Incident Commander/Coordinator to enhance health outcomes for millions. This role demands outstanding communication and analytical skills, as you'll be at the forefront of incident response management, collaborating with various stakeholders to improve security protocols. You will leverage your expertise in threat monitoring and incident management to drive proactive measures, ensuring the safety and integrity of organizational data. Join a forward-thinking company that values diversity and offers flexible work arrangements, competitive pay, and a comprehensive benefits package. If you have a passion for security and a desire to make a difference, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Health Insurance

401K

Stock Purchase Plans

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Flexible Work Schedules

Qualifications

• 6-8 years of related experience in security incident management.
• Deep functional knowledge in security protocols and incident response.

Responsibilities

• Manage security breaches and ensure incident response processes are initiated.
• Collaborate with Information Security teams and stakeholders.

Skills

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Project Management

Technical Aptitude

Education

Bachelor's degree in quantitative or business field

Tools

CrowdStrike

Carbon Black

Endpoint Protection Software

Job description

You could be the one who changes everything for our 28 million members by using technology to improve health outcomes around the world. As a diversified, national organization, Centene's technology professionals have access to competitive benefits including a fresh perspective on workplace flexibility.

Position Purpose:

This position will work as an Incident Commander/Coordinator for activities that require an issuance of the enterprise-wide Incident Response Plan. The individual selected for this position will recommend enhancements found through after-action reporting or pro-active threat hunts. Outstanding communication skills will be essential with this job role, constant updates and recommendations will be briefed with leadership from multiple business units.

Key Responsibilities:

• Keeps abreast of security breaches and ensure incident and response management processes are initiated.
• Collaborates with Information Security Architects, Information Security Engineers, and software or hardware stakeholders at Centene.
• Ties third party attack monitoring services and threat reporting services, into internal CIRT (Cyber Incident Response Team) communications systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Education/Experience:

A Bachelor's degree in a quantitative or business field (e.g., statistics, mathematics, engineering, computer science). Requires deep functional and Centene specific knowledge with 6 – 8 years of related experience.
Or equivalent experience acquired through accomplishments of applicable knowledge, duties, scope and skill reflective of the level of this position.

Technical Skills:

• Knowledge of tools, techniques, and processes (TTP) used by threat actors.
• Knowledge of Indicators of compromise (IOC).
• Experience with Endpoint protection and enterprise detection & response software (such as CrowdStrike or Carbon Black).
• Knowledge of network and infrastructure technologies including routers, switches, firewalls, etc.
• Experience with cloud infrastructure and security best practices.
• Experience with Cloud Detection and Response technology.

Soft Skills:

• Advanced - Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty.
• Advanced - Ability to identify basic problems and procedural irregularities, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Advanced - Ability to work independently.
• Advanced - Demonstrated analytical skills.
• Advanced - Demonstrated project management skills.
• Advanced - Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure.
• Advanced - Demonstrates excellent judgment and decision making skills.
• Advanced - Ability to communicate and make recommendations to upper management.
• Advanced - Ability to drive multiple projects to successful completion.
• Advanced - Possesses technical aptitude.

Pay Range: $119,100.00 - $220,500.00 per year

Centene offers a comprehensive benefits package including: competitive pay, health insurance, 401K and stock purchase plans, tuition reimbursement, paid time off plus holidays, and a flexible approach to work with remote, hybrid, field or office work schedules. Actual pay will be adjusted based on an individual's skills, experience, education, and other job-related factors permitted by law. Total compensation may also include additional forms of incentives.

Centene is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, and values the ways in which we are different. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with the LA County Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.