Information Security Engineer II

Responsibilities
Analyze security event data to identify potential threats and vulnerabilities.
Triage, investigate, and respond to alerts and security incidents, coordinating with internal teams and external stakeholders.
Develop and implement incident response plans, playbooks, and procedures.
Contribute to detection efforts by assisting in the creation of requests for new detections as well as tuning detections.
Assist the Incident Response Lead in coordinating with the company’s Managed Security Service Provider and additional Incident Response forensics resources, as appropriate.
Continuously monitor Splunk for security events, respond and resolve security incidents, create new alerts and suppressions.
Create Splunk searches to identify the latest threats and risks to the organization, threat hunting.
Utilize additional security tools, i.e., Endpoint Detection Response (EDR) tools to investigate incidents and monitor malicious activity.
Maintain security awareness by researching current threats and vulnerability and escalating any associated risks for remediation.
Support compliance initiatives by generating reports and audits using Cybersecurity tools.

Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
3+ years of experience in security operations or cybersecurity roles.
2+ years of hands-on experience with SIEM and EDR technologies
Fundamental understanding of SIEM technologies, log management, and security analytics.
Hands-on experience conducting incident response investigations and related activities.
Experience with scripting languages such as Python, PowerShell, or Bash is a plus.
Familiarity with MITRE ATT&CK framework and threat intelligence concepts.
Security certifications such as Splunk Certified Power User, Splunk Certified Admin, CISSP, CEH, or Security+ are a plus.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent problem-solving, communication, and analytical skills.