Optimum ยท 2 months ago
Responder- Cyber Security Incident
Norwalk, CT
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$84K/yr - $137K/yr
5+ years expOptimum is a leader in the fast-paced world of connectivity, and they are seeking a Cyber Security Incident Responder to safeguard their digital assets. The role involves identifying, analyzing, and responding to cyber security incidents to minimize the impact of security breaches and enhance incident response processes.
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Responsibilities
Monitor security alerts and logs to swiftly identify potential security incidents
Investigate alerts and assess their severity and potential impact on the organization's systems and data
Prioritize and triage incidents based on their criticality and urgency
Conduct in-depth analysis of security incidents to determine their root cause, scope, and extent of compromise
Coordinate with relevant teams to contain and mitigate the impact of security breaches
Execute predefined incident response procedures and workflows to ensure a structured and effective response
Implement temporary and permanent measures to restore affected systems and prevent further unauthorized access
Perform digital forensics activities to gather evidence, reconstruct events, and support incident investigations
Document findings and maintain chain of custody for forensic evidence in accordance with legal and regulatory requirements
Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders, including IT teams, management, and legal counsel, to provide updates on incident response activities
Prepare detailed incident reports documenting the timeline, impact, remediation actions, and lessons learned
Collaborate with external parties such as law enforcement, regulatory bodies, and third-party vendors as necessary
Participate in post-incident reviews and root cause analysis to identify gaps and weaknesses in existing security controls and processes
Propose and implement enhancements to incident response procedures, tools, and training programs to strengthen the organization's cyber resilience
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
Minimum five years experience in Information Technology
Minimum three years of direct IT Security experience in Cyber Security operations and Incident Response
Experience performing event and log analysis including one or more of the following: Anti-Virus, Intrusion Detection Systems, Firewalls, Active Directory, Web Proxies, Data loss prevention tools and other security tools found in large enterprise network environments
Ability to communicate complex information, concepts, or ideas in a confident and well-organized manner through verbal, written, and/or visual means
Solid working knowledge of networking technology and tools, firewalls, proxies, IDS/IPS, encryption, SIEM and EDR
Experience writing scripts, tools, or methodologies to enhance the investigative process
Preferred
MA or MBA
Advanced certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or GIAC
Company
Optimum
At Optimum, we believe in the power of connection. We deliver fast internet, mobile, TV, and phone services to millions of homes and businesses.
5001-10000 employees
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