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Cyber Defense Incident Responder

EY · Austin, TX · Yesterday
On-siteInformation Technology$91k–$170k/yrFull-time

About the role

As a Cyber & Investigative Services (CIS) Junior Incident Coordinator at EY Technology, you will exercise strong incident management techniques to coordinate security incident response to cybersecurity events or incidents stemming from suspected threats. This role requires a strong comprehension of incident response plans, coordination of activities, and the ability to work well with others in a fast-paced environment. Foundational skills in incident response, incident management, chain of custody, forensics, event analysis, and hands-on cybersecurity are essential.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate response efforts to cyber incidents caused by external threats, which may involve nontraditional working hours.
  • Serve as a liaison to different businesses and interface with fellow team members and colleagues on other security teams.
  • Manage relationships with business partners, management, vendors, and external parties as needed.
  • Drive integration with other corporate incident management programs to ensure consistency and alignment with peer support teams within IT.
  • Help lead small to medium-sized projects as directed by leadership.
  • Champion process and documentation, developing and documenting processes to ensure consistent and scalable response operations.
  • Ensure continuous improvement to the company’s incident response plan.
  • Develop and deliver metrics to leadership as requested.
  • Create ready-to-go draft communications and ensure timely reports/updates to leadership during and after an event.
  • Own and manage the team’s internal action playbooks and knowledgebase.
  • Be willing to be on-call during off-hours in rotation with other team members (required).

Skills and Attributes for Success

  • Resolution of security incidents by validating root cause and solutions.
  • Analyze findings in investigative matters and develop fact-based reports.
  • Identify and articulate opportunities for improvement while driving lessons learned activities.
  • Demonstrated integrity and judgment within a professional environment.
  • Inquisitive approach to analysis and peer review.
  • Application of emotional intelligence and calm under pressure.
  • Ability to appropriately balance work/personal priorities.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, a related field, or equivalent experience.
  • 5+ years’ experience in at least two of the following roles:
    • Member of a Security Operations Center (SOC).
    • Security Incident Response Analyst or supporting function (2 years minimum).
    • eDiscovery or related role performing forensic functions.
  • Deep understanding of security threats, vulnerabilities, and incident response.
  • Understanding of electronic investigation, forensic tools, and methodologies, including:
    • Log correlation and analysis.
    • Forensically handling electronic data.
    • Knowledge of the computer security investigative processes.
    • Malware identification and analysis.
  • Basic understanding of legalities surrounding electronic discovery and analysis.
  • Understanding of regulatory stipulations regarding security incidents.
  • Experience with SIEM technologies (e.g., Splunk).
  • Deep understanding of both Windows and Unix/Linux-based operating systems.
  • Candidates must hold or be willing to pursue related professional certifications such as GCFE, GCFA, GCIH, CISA, CISM, CISSP, or CCIM.

What We Look For

  • Demonstrated integrity in a professional environment.
  • Ability to work independently with a global mind-set for working with different cultures and backgrounds.
  • Knowledgeable in business industry-standard security incident response processes, procedures, and life-cycle.
  • Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail.
  • Excellent teaming, social, communication, and writing skills.
  • Excellent customer service skills.

Pay

The base salary range for this job in all geographic locations in the US is $91,100 to $170,400. The base salary range for New York City Metro Area, Washington State, and California (excluding Sacramento) is $109,300 to $193,600. Individual salaries within those ranges are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills, and geography.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive compensation and benefits package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to the business.
  • Medical and dental coverage.
  • Pension and 401(k) plans.
  • A wide range of paid time off options, including:
    • Flexible vacation policy based on personal circumstances.
    • Designated EY Paid Holidays.
    • Winter/Summer breaks.
    • Personal/Family Care leave.

Schedule

Join us in our team-led and leader-enabled hybrid model. The expectation is for most people in external, client-serving roles to work together in person 40-60% of the time over the course of an engagement, project, or year.

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