Incident Response Analyst

Job Title: Incident Response Analyst

Job Summary:

The Incident Response Analyst will detect, analyze, and respond to security incidents to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the firm’s information systems. This role supports the global Information Security Team in maintaining robust security operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide Tier 2 incident response and resolution for security events.
• Analyze monitoring data, logs, and incidents to determine scope and impact.
• Assist in threat detection, prevention, and forensic investigations
• Maintain and monitor security tools (SIEM, IDS/IPS, EDR, vulnerability scanners).
• Report compliance issues and contribute to security awareness and documentation.
• Participate in special projects and continuous improvement of incident response processes.

Requirements & Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience.
• Experience in information security with focus on incident response and forensics.
• Knowledge of IR tools (SIEM, IDS/IPS, packet capture, EDR) and malware analysis.
• Understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, and common network services.
• Familiarity with vulnerability management tools (Qualys, Nessus, etc.)
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and in shift-based schedules.
• Certifications like GSEC, GCIH, GCFE, GREM, CISSP, or SSCP are a plus.