Cyber Incident Response Analyst

RS Group

Minneapolis, USA
Base: $68,200 - $81,375; bonus/equity: not specifi...
Analyze suspicious activity
Support forensic evidence preservation
Document timelines and findings
The Incident Response Analyst is an entry-level cybersecurity professional responsible for supporting the firm’s Cyber Incident Response Team in identifying, analyzing, containing, and remediating information security incidents

Job Summary

  • The Incident Response Analyst is an entry-level cybersecurity professional responsible for supporting the firm’s Cyber Incident Response Team in identifying, analyzing, containing, and remediating information security incidents.
  • You’ll find an environment that inspires and empowers you to thrive both personally and professionally.
  • We offer flexibility in your schedule, empowering you to balance life’s demands, while also maintaining your ability to serve clients.

Matching Summary

The Incident Response Analyst is an entry-level cybersecurity professional responsible for supporting the firm’s Cyber Incident Response Team in identifying, analyzing, containing, and remediating information security incidents.

Salary

Base: $68,200 - $81,375; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Analyze suspicious activity
  • Support forensic evidence preservation
  • Document timelines and findings
  • Understand MITRE ATT&CK framework
  • Log analysis and security monitoring

Nice-to-have

  • Strong analytical thinking
  • Intellectual curiosity
  • Operate independently
  • Disciplined decision-making
  • Assess risk in ambiguous scenarios

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity or related field
  • Coursework in Network Security
  • Coursework in Operating Systems internals
  • Coursework in Digital Forensics
  • Coursework in Malware Analysis
  • Coursework in Cloud Security
  • Coursework in Incident Response methodologies
  • Coursework in Risk Management frameworks
  • Coursework in Legal and regulatory aspects
  • Familiarity with Windows, Linux, and Active Directory
  • Basic scripting ability preferred
  • CompTIA Security+ certification preferred
  • GIAC GCIH certification preferred
  • eLearnSecurity eJPT certification preferred
  • Microsoft SC-200 certification preferred
  • AWS Certified Security Specialty preferred
  • Cyber competitions or internships preferred

Work Rights

Not specified

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