Incident Response Analyst

About Gruve

About The Role

Incident Responder Analyst

Key Responsibilities

Roles and Responsibility

• Monitor and analyze network traffic, system logs, and security alerts to detect potential security incidents.
• Conduct rapid investigation and validation of alerts to determine if a security incident has occurred.
• Contain affected systems and networks to prevent the spread of security breaches.
• Implement temporary mitigation measures to minimize impact during incidents.
• Collaborate with IT, security teams, and other stakeholders to develop and implement incident containment and response strategies.
• Perform root cause analysis and forensic investigation to understand attack vectors and methods.
• Recover systems and services to normal operations while strengthening defenses.
• Document incident details, response actions, and outcomes comprehensively for reporting and legal purposes.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies during incident handling.
• Provide detailed incident reports tailored for technical teams and executive leadership.
• Participate in the development and updating of incident response plans, policies, and training.
• Stay updated on emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and defense techniques relevant to the organization.
• Strong knowledge of cybersecurity principles, threat detection, and incident response methodologies.
• Experience with security monitoring tools such as SIEM (Security Information and Event Management), EDR (Endpoint Detection and Response), and forensic analysis tools.
• Ability to analyze network traffic, system logs, and digital artifacts to identify and investigate incidents.
• Familiarity with common attack methods, malware, phishing, and advanced persistent threats (APTs).
• Effective communication skills to convey technical information clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Calm and methodical approach in high-pressure and fast-paced incident scenarios.
• Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
  

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related field.
• 4-8 years of experience in SOC operations, incident response, or forensics.
• Understanding of SIEM technology , SOAR platforms, and EDR/XDR tools.
• Hands-on experience with digital forensics, malware analysis, and packet capture tools (for eg.EnCase, Volatility, Wireshark, Zeek).
• Familiarity with MITRE ATT&CK, cyber kill chain, and incident response frameworks (NIST 800-61, SANS IR).
• Certifications preferred: GCIH, GCFA, GCIA, ECIH, CEH, or similar.
  

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