
Cyber Incident Response Analyst – Specialist
Equitable
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Syracuse • New York • North Carolina • United States
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Salary
💰 $75,000 - $97,000 per year
Tech Stack
About the role
- Assist in triaging and analyzing security alerts and incidents
- Execute containment and remediation steps under the guidance of the Incident Response Manager
- Document incident details and contribute to post-incident reviews
- Update and maintain incident response runbooks and playbooks
- Ensure documentation reflects current processes and threat intelligence
- Support the planning and execution of annual cyber crisis tabletop exercises
- Communicate with Lines of Business during incidents to gather information and provide updates
- Prepare incident summaries and reports for internal stakeholders
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or related field OR 3+ years of relevant experience
- 2+ years of experience in cybersecurity operations or incident response
- Familiarity with SIEM tools, endpoint detection, and forensic techniques
- Understanding of frameworks such as NIST CSF and ISO 27001
- Established analytical and communication skills.
- Experience in financial services or other regulated industries (preferred)
- Certifications such as GCIH, GCFA, or Security+ (preferred)
- Knowledge of scripting for automation (Python, PowerShell) (preferred)
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision
- 401(k) plan
- Paid time off
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
cybersecurity operationsincident responseSIEM toolsendpoint detectionforensic techniquesNIST CSFISO 27001scriptingPythonPowerShell
Soft Skills
analytical skillscommunication skills
Certifications
GCIHGCFASecurity+