Level 2 Incident Response Analyst

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Level 2 Incident Response Analyst investigating and remediating cybersecurity incidents. Collaborating with GSFC teams to enrich data and support analysis at Allstate.

Responsibilities:

  • Conduct daily case reviews and escalate incidents lacking timely or adequate response.
  • Prioritize, monitor, & escalate security events based on severity and criticality.
  • Triage alerts and generate cases for valid, actionable threats.
  • Maintain detailed case notes and escalate unresolved or high-risk incidents.
  • Follow detailed operational process and procedures to appropriately analyze, escalate, and assist in remediation of critical information security incidents.
  • Document all incidents, investigative actions, and outcomes thoroughly.
  • Develop and refine standard operating procedures and workflows based on alert reviews and team feedback.
  • Coordinate required actions and communications as directed by incident response plans and leadership.
  • Work closely with GSFC teams to enrich incident data and support comprehensive analysis.
  • Communicate effectively with stakeholders and employees regarding case status and findings.
  • Stay informed on emerging cybersecurity threats, trends, and technologies.

Requirements:

  • 4+ years of hands-on experience in a SOC environment with depth in incident triage/response.
  • Demonstrated ability in analyzing, triaging, & remediating complex security incidents.
  • Solid knowledge & hands-on experience in log analysis, network traffic analysis, malware investigation, & digital forensics.
  • Background with SIEM platforms (e.g., Splunk, Sentinel, Elastic, Chronicle) for threat detection and analysis.
  • Good knowledge of EDR/XDR platforms (e.g., CrowdStrike, SentinelOne, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint).
  • Relevant certifications preferred: CompTIA CySA+, GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH), GIAC Certified Intrusion Analyst (GCIA), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP).

Benefits:

  • Health insurance
  • Retirement plans
  • Paid time off
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Professional development opportunities