Cybersecurity Incident Response Engineer

GEICO’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 Cloud Forensics Responder (GCFR)

• 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)

• GIAC Cyber Threat Intelligence (GCTI)

• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

• Other equivalent industry-related certification

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Annual Salary

The 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. Factors include, but are not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the role, the selected candidate’s work experience, education and training, the work location as well as market and business considerations.

Benefits:

As an Associate, you’ll enjoy our Total Rewards Program* to help secure your financial future and preserve your health and well-being, including:

• 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

*Benefits may be different by location.  Benefit eligibility requirements vary and may include length of service.

**Coverage begins on the date of hire. Must enroll in New Hire Benefits within 30 days of the date of hire for coverage to take effect.

The equal employment opportunity policy of the GEICO Companies 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. GEICO hires and promotes individuals solely on the basis of their qualifications for the job to be filled.

GEICO reasonably accommodates qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to receive equal employment opportunity and/or perform the essential functions of the job, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship to the Company. This applies to all applicants and associates. GEICO also provides a work environment in which each associate is able to be productive and work to the best of their ability. We do not condone or tolerate an atmosphere of intimidation or harassment. We expect and require the cooperation of all associates in maintaining an atmosphere free from discrimination and harassment with mutual respect by and for all associates and applicants.