Engineer II - Cyber Incident Response

About the role

At Cencora, we are united in our responsibility to create healthier futures, and every person here is essential to us being able to deliver on that purpose. The Engineer II, Cyber Incident Response, is a mid-level technical role within the Security Operations Center (SOC) responsible for detecting, investigating, and responding to cybersecurity incidents.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and respond to cybersecurity incidents, including phishing, malware, ransomware, and unauthorized access attempts.
• Perform analysis of logs, alerts, and forensic data to determine the scope and impact of incidents.
• Escalate complex or high-severity incidents to Engineer III, Lead, or Principal staff, providing clear documentation and evidence.
• Assist in containment, eradication, and recovery activities during incident response.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of SOC playbooks, runbooks, and standard operating procedures.
• Collaborate with threat intelligence, vulnerability management, and forensics teams to strengthen detection and response strategies.
• Participate in lessons-learned sessions and recommend improvements to SOC processes and tooling.
• Support junior analysts (Engineer I) by sharing knowledge and providing guidance on investigative techniques.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent work experience. Strong knowledge of cybersecurity fundamentals, incident response methodology, and adversary tactics. Familiarity with industry frameworks such as NIST, MITRE ATT&CK, and ISO 27035.

• Preferred Certifications: GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH), GIAC Certified Intrusion Analyst (GCIA), CompTIA Security+ or CySA+, Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)

Skills and Experience

3–5 years of progressive experience in cybersecurity, with at least 2 years in SOC operations or incident response. Hands-on experience with SIEM, EDR, and forensic tools (e.g., Splunk, CrowdStrike, Wireshark). Demonstrated ability to analyze logs, alerts, and artifacts to support incident investigations. Strong written and verbal communication skills for documenting findings and briefing stakeholders.

Benefits

We provide compensation, benefits, and resources that enable a highly inclusive culture and support our team members’ ability to live with purpose every day. In addition to traditional offerings like medical, dental, and vision care, we also provide a comprehensive suite of benefits that focus on the physical, emotional, financial, and social aspects of wellness.

• Support for working families, which may include backup dependent care, adoption assistance, infertility coverage, family building support, behavioral health solutions, paid parental leave, and paid caregiver leave.
• Training programs, professional development resources, and opportunities to participate in mentorship programs, employee resource groups, volunteer activities, and much more.