Cyber Incident Response Tier III Analyst

Cyber Incident Response Tier III Analyst at Ping Wind

Ping Wind is seeking a Cyber Incident Response Tier III Analyst to support our VA customer at Hines, IL, Martinsburg, WV, or Austin, TX.

On‑site in Hines, IL, Martinsburg, WV, or Austin, TX.

Ability to obtain Tier 4 / High Risk Background Investigation.

• GIAC Certified Incident Handler
• EC-Council’s Certified Incident Handler (ECIH)
• GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH)
• Incident Handling & Response Professional (IHRP)
• Certified Computer Security Incident Handler (CSIH)
• Certified Incident Handling Engineer (CIHE)
• EC-Council’s Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).

• 5+ years of experience supporting incident response in an enterprise-level Security Operations Center (SOC).

• In-depth forensics and root cause analysis for alerts and incidents.
• Handling Tier 2 ticket escalations by performing forensic root cause analysis and delivering actionable remediation recommendations and/or appropriate next steps.
• Perform post incident analysis to ensure accurate and detailed documentation of incident response activities, including analysis, actions taken, and lessons learned.
• Work with Watch Officers and Team Leads on a bridge to function as SME for major incidents.
• Updating playbooks based on findings of the incident trends and outcomes of auditing tasks.
• Develop and operationalize advanced security analytic use cases to detect and respond to sophisticated cyber threats in real‑time.
• Create dashboards/reports based on these trends or searches to provide clarity of information being defined.
• Interface with the Cyber Detection Analytics (CDA) Team to recommend tuning based on findings.
• Support mentoring and training of junior analysts on alerts, playbooks, and tools.
• Stay informed of latest cybersecurity threats and best practices.
• Perform real‑time monitoring and triage of security alerts in Cybersecurity toolsets including SIEM and EDR.
• Make accurate determination of what alerts are false positives or require further investigation and prioritization.
• Lead and actively participate in the investigation, analysis, and resolution of cybersecurity incidents. Analyze attack patterns, determine the root cause, and recommend appropriate remediation measures to prevent future occurrences.
• Ensure accurate and detailed documentation of incident response activities, including analysis, actions taken, and lessons learned. Collaborate with knowledge management teams to maintain up‑to‑date incident response playbooks.
• Collaborate effectively with cross‑functional teams, including forensics, threat intelligence, IT, and network administrators. Clearly communicate technical information and incident‑related updates to management and stakeholders.
• Identify and action opportunities for tuning alerts to make the incident response team more efficient.
• Monitor the performance of security analytics and automation processes regularly, identifying areas for improvement and taking proactive measures to enhance their efficacy.
• Leverage Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR) platforms to streamline and automate incident response processes, including enrichment, containment, and remediation actions.
• Support the mentoring and training of more junior IR staff.
• Stay informed about the latest cybersecurity threats, trends, and best practices. Actively participate in cybersecurity exercises, drills, and simulations to improve incident response capabilities.

• Work 100% on‑site Tuesday through Saturday from 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM.
• A deep understanding of cybersecurity principles, incident response methodologies, and a proactive mindset to ensure our SOC operates effectively in a high‑pressure environment.
• Strong experience with security technologies, including SIEM, IDS/IPS, EDR, and network monitoring tools.
• Experience with enterprise ticketing systems like Service Now.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment to…