Cybersecurity Event/Incident Consultant

$97,600 - $176,300/Yr

Health Care Service Corporation - Richardson, TX

Full-time - Mid Level

Richardson, TX

Insurance Carriers and Related Activities

About the position

This position is responsible for handling 24x7 Cyber Defense & Investigation (CD&I) Incident Response (IR) services for HCSC's threat landscape. The role involves investigating, analyzing, responding to, and mitigating cyber incidents within HCSC environments, leveraging security data from various internal and external sources to track potential threats and attack activities. Additionally, the incumbent conducts forensic network analysis, monitors environments, and develops thorough incident reports to deliver threat awareness and executive briefings.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and analyze cyber incidents within HCSC environments.
• Respond to and mitigate cyber threats and incidents.
• Leverage security data from internal sensors and external sources to track potential threats.
• Conduct forensic network analysis and environment monitoring.
• Develop thorough incident reports and deliver threat awareness briefings.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and 5 years of experience in Information Technology, or Technical Certification and 7 years of experience, or 9 years of experience, or 7 years military experience in a related field.
• Experience with digital forensics techniques and tools.
• Knowledge and experience with SIEM technologies.
• Experience with researching and tracking Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) campaigns.
• Experience with malware analysis or malware reverse engineering.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Experience with enterprise incident handling.
• Familiarity with the Cyber Kill Chain and Intelligence Driven Defense.
• Ability to execute tasks effectively.
• Teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Organized and detail-oriented.
• Ability to work under stress in emergencies.
• Customer focus and ability to manage customer expectations.

Nice-to-haves

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Strong knowledge of Network and Network Security Operations.
• Abides by ISC2 Code of Ethics.
• Can-do mindset and attitude.
• Continuous learning mindset.
• Security Certifications such as Cybersecurity Nexus (CSX) Practitioner, Certified Incident Handler (GCIH), Certified Intrusion Analyst (GIAC), Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP), Certified Expert Penetration Tester (CEPT), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Networking Certifications (CCNA, etc.), Platform Certifications (Microsoft, Linux, Solaris, etc.), CompTIA Security+, CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst+ (CySA+), Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), Licensed Penetration Tester (LPT), Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator (CHFI), Cisco Certified CyberOps Associate.

Benefits

• Professional development opportunities.
• Inclusive workplace culture.
• Equal Opportunity Employment / Affirmative Action employer.