Cybersecurity Event/Incident Consultant

$97,600 - $176,300/Yr

Health Care Service Corporation - Richardson, TX

Full-time - Mid Level

Richardson, TX

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About the position

The Cybersecurity Event/Incident Consultant at HCSC is responsible for providing 24x7 Cyber Defense & Investigation Incident Response services. This role involves investigating, analyzing, and mitigating cyber incidents within HCSC's environments, leveraging security data from various internal and external sources. The consultant will conduct forensic network analysis, monitor environments, and develop detailed incident reports to enhance threat awareness and provide executive briefings.

Responsibilities

• Handle 24x7 Cyber Defense & Investigation Incident Response services.
• Investigate, analyze, and respond to cyber incidents within HCSC environments.
• Leverage security data from internal sensors and external sources to track potential threats.
• Conduct forensic network analysis and environment monitoring.
• Develop thorough incident reports to deliver threat awareness and executive 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 of 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.