Early Warning® · 11 hours ago
Cyber Security Incident Response Analyst I
Scottsdale, AZ
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry Level
$88K/yr - $110K/yr
2+ years expEarly Warning is a trusted name in payments, providing cutting-edge solutions to protect the U.S. financial system. The Cyber Security Incident Response Analyst I will be responsible for detecting, identifying, mitigating, and responding to critical threat situations, performing analysis and forensics on various digital devices and environments.
Financial ServicesFraud DetectionPaymentsRisk Management
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Performs basic detection and investigative analysis activities for a variety of digital devices, computers, storage media, servers, networks, and cloud-based services
Performs basic host and network forensics and malware analysis; Investigates and responds to incidents; provides recommendations to improve company’s security posture. Escalates complex issues as needed
Performs security incident handling efforts in response to a detected incident, and coordinates with other stakeholders
Performs the tracking of investigations and incidents through resolution
Performs standard procedures for incident response to counteract the detected threats
Uses data collected from a variety of cyber defense tools (e.g., IDS alerts, firewalls, network traffic logs) to analyze events that occur within their environments for the purposes of mitigating threats
Maintains awareness of current threat landscape, including adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures
Analyzes basic malware and large data sets to isolate trends and patterns; responds to alerts and provides recommendations to improve company’s security posture. Escalates complex issues as needed
Performs network/system/application/log intrusion detection analysis and trends
Performs basic analysis of potentially malicious activities and software
Maintains awareness of trends in security, regulatory, technology, and operational requirements
Creates procedural documentation and tools for automated analysis and correlation activities
Represents the Security Operations team at internal and external threat intelligence and cybersecurity forums
Performs on-call activities when required
Ensures the company's commitment to protect the integrity and confidentiality of systems and data
Qualification
Required
Education and/or experience typically obtained through completion of a Bachelor's degree or 2 year degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Math or Physical Science
Minimum 2 years of information security technology experience
Demonstrable analytical skills across various technologies
Basic understanding of Networking and security concepts
Familiarity with one of the following: Windows, Linux/Unix and Mac Operating Systems, and Cloud environment structures, analytical process of each, and knowledge on mitigation tactics
Ability to work within a team environment as well as independently
Effective communication skills to speak and write for all technology experience levels
Effective interpersonal skills, able to comfortably present to peers, coworkers, and customers
A propensity for continued development of skills though research and training
Must be US Citizen or US National only
Background and drug screen
Preferred
Additional related education, certifications and/or experience is beneficial
Working experience in cloud technology security
Familiarity with the incident response process
Experience utilizing Security Orchestration Automation Response (SOAR) tools
Experience in identifying, triaging, and escalating tickets based on severity and malicious activity
Experience in responding to malicious threats coming from various sources
Benefits
Healthcare Coverage – Competitive medical (PPO/HDHP), dental, and vision plans as well as company contributions to your Health Savings Account (HSA) or pre-tax savings through flexible spending accounts (FSA) for commuting, health & dependent care expenses.
401(k) Retirement Plan – Featuring a 100% Company Safe Harbor Match on your first 6% deferral immediately upon eligibility.
Paid Time Off – Flexible Time Off for Exempt (salaried) employees, as well as generous PTO for Non-Exempt (hourly) employees, plus 11 paid company holidays and a paid volunteer day.
12 weeks of Paid Parental Leave
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Company
Early Warning®
Early Warning Services, LLC, a financial services technology leader, has been empowering and protecting consumers, small businesses, and the U.S.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Cameron Fowler
Chief Executive Officer
Recent News
Payments Dive
2025-10-31
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