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Teradata Group

SOC Incident Response Specialist

Teradata Group, San Diego, California, United States, 92189


What You'll Do

The SOC Compliance Incident Response Specialist & Certified Forensic Examiner is a critical role within our Security Operations Center (SOC). This individual is responsible for ensuring the organization's compliance with industry standards while managing and responding to cybersecurity incidents. The role combines expertise in incident response, digital forensics, regulatory compliance, and the management of security certification audits, ensuring that all security incidents are handled effectively, evidence is preserved, and compliance requirements are met.

Lead and coordinate the response to cybersecurity incidents, including detection, containment, eradication, recovery, and lessons learned.

Develop and maintain incident response plans and playbooks, ensuring they align with industry best practices and regulatory requirements.

Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure a rapid and effective response to security incidents.

Conduct digital forensic investigations to identify the root cause of security incidents and breaches.

Collect, preserve, and analyze digital evidence in a manner consistent with legal standards and best practices.

Provide detailed forensic reports that can be used in legal proceedings or as part of compliance audits.

Ensure that incident response activities comply with relevant regulatory requirements (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, PCI-DSS).

Develop and maintain metrics and reports to monitor compliance with security policies and standards.

Prepare and present detailed compliance reports to management and regulatory bodies.

Provide training and guidance to SOC analysts on incident response and forensic investigation techniques.

Stay current with emerging threats, trends, and regulatory changes, and update the team accordingly.

Act as the primary liaison between the SOC and external law enforcement agencies when required.

Collaborate with the GRC team to ensure successful completion of security audits and maintain certification compliance.

Performs other duties and projects as assigned.

Who You'll Work With

Work closely with the Compliance, Legal, and Risk Management teams to ensure alignment with organizational policies.

Work with the Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) team to manage the regular cadence of security certification audits, ensuring that all security controls meet or exceed compliance requirements.

What Makes You a Qualified Candidate

Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

Minimum of 5 years of experience in incident response, digital forensics, and SOC operations.

What You'll Bring

Relevant certifications, such as Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Forensic Computer Examiner (CFCE), GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH), or GIAC Certified Forensic Examiner (GCFE).

Strong understanding of regulatory compliance requirements (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, PCI-DSS) related to cybersecurity.

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