Cyber Defense Incident Responder - II

job summary:

Randstad Digital is seeking an experienced Cyber Security Incident Responder for an opportunity in Greensboro, NC. In this role, you will be responsible for analyzing data, developing incident response processes, conducting in-depth analysis of network and endpoint data, and incorporating threat intelligence to enhance detection and mitigation strategies.

location: Greensboro, North Carolina

job type: Contract

salary: $50 - 58 per hour

work hours: 3pm to 11 pm

education: Bachelors



responsibilities:

Job Duties:

• Complete Cyber Monitoring and Incident Response Operations Playbook/Checklist activities including, but not limited to: log review, vulnerability management activities, management report scheduling and running, alert analysis, filter modifications and escalation follow up activity status
• Guide and coordinate internal and third-party incident response
• Develop, tune and maintain tools to automate analysis capabilities for network-based, host-based and log-based security event analysis. Create signatures, rulesets, and content analysis definitions from various intelligence sources for a variety of detection capabilities
• Organize and maintain documentation of detection capabilities, alert definition, policy configurations, and tool rulesets
• Maintain adherence to Corporate Security Operations Center standards, policies and procedures
• Remain up-to-date on the latest security information in order to validate the security analysis and identification capabilities of the security operations technologies
• Participate in efforts to analyze and define security filters and rules for a variety of security parameters

qualifications:

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related 4-year technical degree, or 3-6 years of relevant IT experience
• 2-4 years of IT Security experience
• Core Technical: Intrusion Detection, NetFlow Analysis, Log Analysis, Rule/Signature/Content Development, programming or scripting required.
• Exhibits understanding and application of the principles of Network Security Monitoring (NSM). Ability to :
  
  
  • Analyze log data, NetFlow data, alert data, network traffic and other data sources to validate security events.
  • Create signatures and detection content in IDS, SEIM and Log analysis platforms.
  • Consume, comprehend and utilize and create indicators of compromise.
  • Tune detection tools for accuracy.
  • Execute on intelligence-driven detection capabilities.
  • Perform daily analysis of detection reports and alerts.
  • Maintain tools, scripts and applications for detection and automation capabilities.
  
  

skills: Core Technical: Intrusion Detection, NetFlow Analysis, Log Analysis, Rule/Signature/Content Development, programming or scripting required.

Exhibits understanding and application of the principles of Network Security Monitoring (NSM).

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad Digital, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.