Cyber Incident Responder, Threat Hunter

Guardian Life

Cyber Incident Responder supporting Guardian's cyber incident response and threat hunting operations. Collaborating with DFIR leadership to identify threats, contain incidents, and improve detection capabilities.

Posted 4/28/2026full-timeNew York City • New Jersey, New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $95,170 - $156,355 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudCyber SecurityLinux

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Execute Guardian’s cyber incident response strategy, acting swiftly to identify, contain, and eradicate security incidents
Conduct thorough investigations of security events and coordinate recovery efforts with other teams to restore normal operations
Create detailed reports on incident response activities, findings, and recommendations, and maintain accurate records of investigations and outcomes
Respond to data loss prevention events to prevent unauthorized access and exfiltration of sensitive data
Proactively search for cyber threats within the network using advanced techniques; identify patterns, anomalies, and potential indicators of compromise
Perform forensic analysis on compromised systems and collect evidence in accordance with legal and regulatory requirements
Stay informed on current and emerging cyber threats that may impact the organization
Perform regular threat hunts to contribute to our proactive defense program
Identify use cases for detection engineering to strengthen Guardian’s security posture
Collaborate across multiple teams and business units.
Strategically use AI-powered solutions to improve detection, investigation efficiency, and overall cyber resilience.
Provide Tier 2 support for the Cyber Defense Operations Team, working closely to identify and respond to potential threats

Requirements

What you’ll need

2–7 years of cybersecurity experience, including cyber defense, incident response, and digital forensics
Knowledge of data loss prevention, endpoint protection, digital forensics (Windows and Linux), and cloud, network, web, database, and data security
Familiarity with MITRE ATT&CK, NIST CSF, and threat intelligence workflows
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to analyze complex data and identify actionable insights
Strong written and oral communication skills; ability to communicate at all levels of the organization and collaborate across multiple teams
Experience supporting investigations and containment efforts in regulated environments
Proficient in leveraging AI-driven tools and techniques to enhance cyber incident response, threat hunting, and defensive strategy.
Possess an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity or related field, or equivalent industry certifications
Willingness to participate in a 24x7 on-call support rotation.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Flexible work arrangements
Professional development opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

cyber incident responsedigital forensicsdata loss preventionendpoint protectionthreat huntingforensic analysisdetection engineeringAI-driven toolsnetwork securitycloud security

Soft Skills

analytical skillsproblem-solving skillswritten communicationoral communicationcollaborationability to analyze complex dataactionable insights

Certifications

Associate’s degree in cybersecurityBachelor’s degree in cybersecurityindustry certifications