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GEICO

Cybersecurity Incident Response Engineer

GEICO, Greendale, Wisconsin, United States, 53129


Cybersecurity Incident Response Engineer

GEICOGEICO’s Cybersecurity Incident Response Team is looking for a highly motivated, confident, decisive, experienced Incident Response Engineer. As a member of CSIRT, you will be the front-line responder combating cybersecurity threats against GEICO and their customers by handling security events. You will be challenged with rapidly changing incidents where attackers use the latest cutting-edge technology in their attempt to compromise GEICO. You will conduct incident response activities and be involved in complex investigations (cloud response, malware analysis, threat actor analysis and attribution, root cause analysis), response, and remediation.

Responsibilities:Identify, detect, respond, and mitigate sophisticated threats to GEICO.Perform incident response functions including:Responding to cloud-based incidents in AWS, Azure, and GCP.Host-based analysis of Windows, Linux, and Mac operating systems.Examine data collected from a variety of tools and sources (e.g., IDS alerts, firewall logs, web logs, network traffic logs) to identify IOCs and/or malicious TTPs.Review/Comprehend log data and apply use case scenarios in effort to further develop threat detection and incident response capabilities.Analyze events that occur within their environments for the purposes of mitigating threats.

Required Qualifications:4+ years of Incident Response experience.Knowledge of digital forensics and incident response best practices.Experience with responding to cloud-based incidents.Demonstrated experience performing root cause analysis of security events and incidents.Knowledgeable with security frameworks (E.g. – MITRE ATT&CK framework).Ability to understand security control mechanisms for Windows, Linux, and Mac operating systems.Knowledge of computer networking concepts and protocols, and network security methodologies.Knowledge of common threat actor TTPs.Proficient in scripting languages such as Bash, Python, Perl, and PowerShell.Ability to apply strong critical thinking, logic, decision making, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.Strong written and oral communication skills.Ability to work independently and as a team member.Ability to handle advanced-level triage and troubleshooting.Ability to produce technical documentation, such as Visio flows and processes.Ability to understand complex problems while presenting them simplistically in a formal setting.Ability to learn and apply large amounts of technical and procedural information, and to follow published standards and processes.Ability to follow complex instructions, resolve conflicts or facilitate conflict resolution, and have strong organization/priority setting skills.Ability to analyze Windows systems for changes that occur during a specific timeframe.Ability to analyze network packet captures.Knowledge of cloud computing technologies and concepts (SaaS, PaaS, IaaS, etc.).Knowledge in cyber defense systems and mechanisms (e.g., NIPS, anti-malware, restrict/prevent external devices, spam filters).

Desired Certifications (at least one):GIAC Cloud Security Essentials Certification (GCLD).GIAC Certified Web Application Defender (GWEB).GIAC Cloud Security Automation (GCSA).GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH).GIAC Certified Forensic Examiner (GCFE).GIAC Certified Forensic Analyst (GCFA).GIAC Reverse Engineering Malware (GREM).GIAC Defending Advanced Threats (GDAT).Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP).Other equivalent industry-related certification.

Annual Salary:

$70,000.00 - $236,500.00The above annual salary range is a general guideline. Multiple factors are taken into consideration to arrive at the final hourly rate/annual salary to be offered to the selected candidate.

Benefits:Premier Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with no waiting period.Paid Vacation, Sick and Parental Leave.401(k) Plan.Tuition Reimbursement.Paid Training and Licensures.

GEICO’s equal employment opportunity policy provides for a fair and equal employment opportunity for all associates and job applicants regardless of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, disability, or genetic information, in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local law.

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