Senior Cyber Defense Incident Responder Position Available In Guilford, North Carolina

Senior Cyber Defense Incident Responder
Stefanini Group is hiring!
Stefanini is looking for a Senior Cyber Defense Incident Responder in Greensboro, NC (Onsite)
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7900 National Service Road Greensboro, NC 27409
As a Senior Cyber Defense Incident Responder within the Global Cybersecurity Operations Center (CSOC) you will play a crucial role as a key technical expert responsible for managing and responding to advanced cyber threats, conducting in-depth investigations, and supporting the overall security posture of The Company. This role combines hands-on technical expertise with mentoring responsibilities, ensuring effective threat detection, incident response, and continuous improvement of SOC capabilities.
What you will do:

Analyze and respond to complex security incidents and alerts generated by SOC tools (e.g., SIEM, EDR, IDS/IPS)Investigate and resolve escalated incidents from Level 1 and Level 2 analysts, ensuring swift containment and remediationLead investigations into cybersecurity incidents, including malware infections, data breaches, and insider threatsPerform digital forensics to collect, analyze, and preserve evidence for legal or compliance requirementsProvide incident reports with detailed root cause analyses and actionable recommendationsUse threat intelligence to identify patterns and indicators of compromise (IOCs) relevant to the organizationWork closely with junior analysts to provide guidance, training, and mentorship, fostering a culture of growth and knowledge-sharingCollaborate with IT, cybersecurity, and business stakeholder teams to implement and improve security controlsSupport the continuous improvement of SOC processes, tools, and technologies to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

Identify gaps in detection and response capabilities and recommend improvements to SOC leadership.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related 4-year technical degree Minimum 7 years of experience in supporting cyber defense operations in highly complex enterprise networks. Experience in SOC, SIRT, or CSIRT capacities One or more of the following certifications: GIAC Certified Intrusion Analyst, GCIH Certified Incident Handler, GCIA Certified Intrusion Analyst, CISSP Experience in enterprise cybersecurity environment investigating targeted intrusions through complex network segments Expert understanding of Advanced Persistent Threat (APT), Cybercrime, and Hacktivist tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) Subject Matter Expert in cybersecurity principles, threat lifecycle management, incident management Comprehensive knowledge of various operating systems (Windows, OS X, Linux), network protocols, and application layer protocols Demonstratable experience in scripting languages (may include Powershell, Python, PERL, etc.) Understanding of the Cyber Kill Chain methodology, the NIST framework, the

MITRE ATT&CK

framework, and SANS Critical Security controls Working knowledge in modern cryptographic algorithms and systems Experience working with and tuning signatures, rules, signatures, and security technologies (IDS/IPS, SIEM, Sandboxing tools, EDR, email security platforms, user behavior analytics Network design knowledge including security architecture Strong analytical and technical skills in network defense operations including experience with incident handling (detection, analysis, triage) Conceptual understanding of cyber threat hunting Prior experience and ability analyzing cybersecurity events to determine true positives and false positives. Including cybersecurity alert triage, incident investigation, implementing countermeasures, and managing incident response Previous experience with SIEM platforms and log aggregation systems that perform collection, analysis, correlation, and alerting Ability to develop rules, filters, views, signatures, countermeasures, and other cyber defense platforms as well as the ability to support analysis and detection continual improvement Knowledge of new and emerging cybersecurity technologies Ability to create technical documents as well as stakeholder sitreps and briefing documents

Preferred Qualifications:

Deep Cybersecurity Operations Center experience in the following: intelligence driven detection, security principles, threat lifecycle management, incident management, digital forensics and investigations, network monitoring, endpoint monitoring, OT security principles CSOC Process Management experience, to include: process and procedure management, CSOC initiative management, continual operational improvement Preferred certifications: CISSP, GCIH, GCIA, Linux+, CCNA, CCNP Ability to demonstrate analytical skills, technical knowledge, and practical application of cyber and information security principles to both business leaders/key stakeholders as well as technical teams and SMEs Demonstrated knowledge in cyber defense policies, procedures, and regulations Knowledge of cyber vulnerability management processes Knowledge of common user and system authentication and authorization mechanisms
Listed salary ranges may vary based on experience, qualifications, and local market. Also, some positions may include bonuses or other incentives.
Stefanini takes pride in hiring top talent and developing relationships with our future employees. Our talent acquisition teams will never make an offer of employment without having a phone conversation with you. Those face-to-face conversations will involve a description of the job for which you have applied. We also speak with you about the process including interviews and job offers.
About Stefanini Group
The Stefanini Group is a global provider of offshore, onshore, and nearshore outsourcing, IT digital consulting, systems integration, application, and strategic staffing services to Fortune 1000 enterprises around the world. Our presence is in countries like the Americas, Europe, Africa, and Asia, and more than four hundred clients across a broad spectrum of markets, including financial services, manufacturing, telecommunications, chemical services, technology, public sector, and utilities. Stefanini is a CMM level 5, IT consulting company with a global presence. We are a CMM Level 5 company.
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