Information Security Operations Specialist - Incident Respon

Description

We are looking for an experienced security specialist to strengthen incident response and insider risk operations in Connecticut. This role focuses on protecting sensitive information, improving response readiness, and partnering with cross-functional teams to address security events with speed and accuracy. The ideal candidate brings practical knowledge of cyber defense, data protection technologies, and operational reporting within a structured security environment.

Responsibilities:
Lead the investigation and coordination of security incidents, ensuring timely containment, analysis, and resolution of potential threats.
Develop, refine, and maintain incident response procedures while guiding response exercises to improve organizational preparedness.
Administer and support insider risk and data protection capabilities, including monitoring policies, classifications, and sensitivity controls.
Produce meaningful security metrics and operational reports that help stakeholders track trends, risks, and program effectiveness.
Work closely with legal and human resources partners on insider risk matters that require careful handling and documented escalation.
Align daily security operations with applicable regulatory and compliance expectations to support governance and audit readiness.
Evaluate security events and file-related risks to identify patterns, recommend improvements, and strengthen protective controls.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a closely related discipline.
At least 3-5 years of experience in security operations, cyber incident response, or a comparable information security setting.
Hands-on background with Microsoft Purview Insider Risk Management and data classification or sensitivity labeling tools.
Experience creating incident response playbooks and facilitating tabletop exercises for operational readiness.
Ability to prepare security metrics, reporting packages, and program-level status updates for stakeholders.
Familiarity with partnering across legal and HR functions on insider risk investigations or related case management.
Working knowledge of common compliance and governance frameworks relevant to cybersecurity and data protection.
Industry certifications such as Security+, incident handling, security operations, or ethical hacking credentials are valued.

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