Service point has a customer seeking an Incident Response Specialist for a 4-month temp-to-hire opportunity located in Fountain Valley, CA. This is a 100% onsite position working Monday-Friday, 8 AM-5 PM. We are seeking a diligent Incident Response Specialist to join our team. This role involves managing and responding to security incidents, performing detailed investigations into breaches, and developing strategies to prevent future infractions. Our ideal candidate is a critical thinker with a deep understanding of cyber threats and vulnerabilities, and a strong knowledge of IT systems and security infrastructure. The client is seeking candidates who are not only technically aligned but also have a strong personality and cultural fit. Ideal candidates should have excellent communication skills, be comfortable presenting to leadership across various business units, and possess strong report-writing skills
abilities. They should be fast learners, open to learning new technologies, and proactive in taking the initiative. Fundamental understanding of what tools and technologies would provide logs into an MSSP / SIEM, and how to research information related to a cybersecurity event to determine the root cause.
The candidate should be ready to address the Endpoint Alert live on the call
Responsibilities:
- Monitor and analyze alerts from various security tools and respond to incidents accordingly.
- Perform detailed forensic analysis and investigation into incidents and breaches.
- Develop strategies and procedures for incident response and prevention.
- Communicate complex security incidents and technical information to both technical and non-technical staff.
- Create incident reports and maintain comprehensive documentation.
- Coordinate with internal teams and external stakeholders during incident responses.
- Conduct regular checks and audits to identify vulnerabilities or breaches.
- Provide training to team members on incident response procedures.
- Stay up to date on the latest information security trends and threat intelligence
Qualifications:
- Bachelor s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- 2+ years of experience in incident response or a related field.
- Strong knowledge of cybersecurity principles and practices.
- Experience with forensic analysis tools and techniques.
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
This job description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible responsibilities, tasks, and duties.
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