Tier 3 Cyber Security Analyst / Incident Response - Remote, US*

DXC Technology; United States; Remote; USD 105,000 - 196,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Tier 3 Cyber Security Analyst to join its Cyber Defense Center team. This role involves monitoring, reporting, and responding to security incidents for various clients. You will leverage your expertise in information systems security to mentor junior analysts, conduct threat hunting, and perform root cause analysis. This dynamic position offers the opportunity to work remotely while being part of a collaborative team focused on enhancing security measures. If you're passionate about cyber security and eager to make a significant impact, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Retirement Savings Plan

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in information systems security with strong analytical skills.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct real-time analysis and response to security incidents.
• Mentor Tier 1 and 2 analysts to enhance their skills.

Skills

Information Systems Security

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Python Scripting

Data Visualization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems Security

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerBI

Job description

Job Description:

The Tier 3 Cyber Security Analyst/Incident Response position is a part of the Cyber Defense Center team. The CDC provides cyber security monitoring, reporting, and response for numerous external clients. Tier duties include, but are not limited to:

• Receive incident escalations from monitoring team and assist with real-time advanced analysis, response, and reporting.
• Mentor and assist in training Tier 1 and 2 analysts to aid in their skills development and analytical capabilities.
• Proactively hunt for threats and enact identification, containment, and eradication measures while supporting recovery efforts.
• Point person for coordination with appropriate parties during a security incident – client, management, legal, security, operations, etc.
• Create thorough reports and documentation of all incidents and procedures, presenting findings to team and leadership on a routine basis.
• Incident Response: remote remediation when possible and working with onsite teams when necessary. Detailed documentation of events and remediation steps taken.
• Root Cause Analysis: initiation and follow-through to ensure quality forensic materials are captured, writing reports with details and timelines of events with recommendations to avoid future occurrences.
• Assist in the general maintenance and improvement of processes and/or playbooks.
• Conduct research regarding the latest methods, tools, and trends in digital forensics analysis.
• Conduct analysis using logs, previous alerts, etc. to identify trends to identify and prevent potential incidents.
• Ingest data from multiple sources and aggregate client metrics.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Six or more years of experience in information systems security.
• Good communication skills to interact with clients, team members, management, and support personnel.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, be highly self-motivated.
• Experience working with computer desktop packages such as Microsoft Word, Excel, etc.
• Ability to script in Python.
• Experience in Data Visualization (example: PowerBI).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in information systems security, computer science, or related field.
• CISSP, GCFA, or equivalent level certification relating to Cyber Security and/or Incident Response.

Work Environment:

• Requires being on-call during off hours.
• May require occasional weekend work.
• Remote, but must be physically located within the USA.

US Citizenship is required for this role.

Compensation at DXC is influenced by an array of factors, including but not limited to the experience, job-related knowledge, skills, competencies, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. A reasonable estimate of the current compensation range for this position is $105,100 - $195,200.

Full-time hires are eligible to participate in the DXC benefit program. DXC offers a comprehensive, flexible, and competitive benefits program which includes, but is not limited to, health, dental, and vision insurance coverage; employee wellness; life and disability insurance; a retirement savings plan, paid holidays, paid time off.

If you are an applicant from the United States, Guam, or Puerto Rico:

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