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GEICO · 1 day ago

Incident Response Engineer II (HYBRID)

Chevy Chase, MD

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$80K/yr - $160K/yr

4+ years exp

GEICO is a well-known insurance company that is committed to providing quality coverage and innovative solutions to its customers. They are seeking an experienced Incident Response Engineer to join their Cybersecurity Incident Response Team, where the primary responsibility is to combat cybersecurity threats and conduct incident response activities.

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Responsibilities

Identify, detect, respond, and mitigate sophisticated threats to GEICO

Perform incident response functions including:

Responding to cloud-based incidents in AWS, Azure, and GCP

Host-based analysis of Windows, Linux and Mac operating systems

Examine data collected from a variety of tools and sources (e.g., IDS alerts, firewall logs, web logs, network traffic logs) to identify IOCs and/or malicious TTPs

Review/Comprehend log data and apply use case scenarios in effort to further develop threat detection and incident response capabilities

Analyze events that occur within their environments for the purposes of mitigating threats

Qualification

Incident ResponseCloud Incident ResponseDigital ForensicsRoot Cause AnalysisSecurity FrameworksOperating Systems SecurityNetworking ConceptsThreat Actor TTPsScripting LanguagesCritical ThinkingCommunication SkillsTeamworkTechnical DocumentationProblem SolvingConflict Resolution

Required

4+ years of Incident Response experience

Knowledge of digital forensics and incident response best practices

Experience with responding to cloud-based incidents

Demonstrated experience performing root cause analysis of security events and incidents

Knowledgeable with security frameworks (E.g. – MITRE ATT&CK framework)

Ability to understand security control mechanisms for Windows, Linux, and Mac operating systems

Knowledge of computer networking concepts and protocols, and network security methodologies

Knowledge of common threat actor TTPs

Proficient in scripting languages such as Bash, Python, Perl, and PowerShell

Ability to apply strong critical thinking, logic, decision making, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills

Strong written and oral communication skills

Ability to work independently and as a team member

Ability to handle advanced-level triage and troubleshooting

Ability to produce technical documentation, such as Visio flows and processes

Ability to understand complex problems while presenting them simplistically in a formal setting

Ability to learn and apply large amounts of technical and procedural information, and to follow published standards and processes

Ability to follow complex instructions, resolve conflicts or facilitate conflict resolution, and have strong organization/priority setting skills

Ability to analyze Windows systems for changes that occur during a specific timeframe

Ability to analyze network packet captures

Knowledge of cloud computing technologies and concepts (SaaS, PaaS, IaaS, etc.)

Knowledge in cyber defense systems and mechanisms. (e.g., NIPS, anti-malware, restrict/prevent external devices, spam filters)

Preferred

GIAC Cloud Security Essentials Certification (GCLD)

GIAC Cloud Forensics Responder (GCFR)

GIAC Certified Web Application Defender (GWEB)

GIAC Cloud Security Automation (GCSA)

GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH)

GIAC Certified Forensic Examiner (GCFE)

GIAC Certified Forensic Analyst (GCFA)

GIAC Reverse Engineering Malware (GREM)

GIAC Defending Advanced Threats (GDAT)

GIAC Cyber Threat Intelligence (GCTI)

Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

Other equivalent industry-related certification

Benefits

Comprehensive Total Rewards program that offers personalized coverage tailor-made for you and your family’s overall well-being.

Financial benefits including market-competitive compensation; a 401K savings plan vested from day one that offers a 6% match; performance and recognition-based incentives; and tuition assistance.

Access to additional benefits like mental healthcare as well as fertility and adoption assistance.

Supports flexibility- We provide workplace flexibility as well as our GEICO Flex program, which offers the ability to work from anywhere in the US for up to four weeks per year.

Company

GEICO

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GEICO, Government Employees Insurance Company, has been providing affordable auto insurance since 1936. It is a sub-organization of Berkshire Hathaway.

Founded in 1936

Chase, Maryland, USA

10001+ employees

http://www.geico.com

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