Job Title: Senior Incident Response Analyst
Location: Remote (Anywhere in the U.S.)
Employment Type: Full-Time | Permanent
Salary Range: USD $85,300 – $158,100 / yr + 8% Annual Bonus
About the RoleThe Senior Incident Response Analyst will be responsible for managing and resolving complex cybersecurity incidents across both on-premises and cloud environments (AWS and Azure). This position plays a critical role in identifying, analyzing, and mitigating security threats, ensuring enterprise-wide protection, and strengthening the organization’s overall security posture.
This is a remote role that can be performed from anywhere in the U.S., with some on-call responsibilities.
Key ResponsibilitiesLead and manage incident response investigations for on-prem and cloud environments.
Perform threat detection, containment, eradication, and post-incident analysis.
Collaborate with security, engineering, and operations teams to ensure rapid response to threats.
Develop and maintain incident response playbooks, detection tools, and automation scripts.
Conduct forensic analysis and root cause determination.
Support continuous improvement of security monitoring and detection capabilities.
Qualifications4–6 years of hands-on incident response experience across on-premises and cloud (AWS/Azure) environments.
Strong understanding of cybersecurity frameworks and threat management principles.
Experience with Wiz & Wiz Defend preferred.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Statistics, Mathematics, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
Certifications preferred:
SANS GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC)
SANS GIAC Certified Intrusion Analyst (GCIA)
SANS GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH) or equivalent
Additional DetailsBonus: 8% annual, based on personal and company performance
Relocation: Not available
Sponsorship: Not available
Schedule: Includes some on-call support