Cybersecurity Incident Response Analyst

Allied Consultants has been contracted with the Texas State Government for 33 years, we are a Top Ten ranked vendor, and premier provider of technical and business staffing solutions. We are currently seeking an experienced Cybersecurity Incident Response Analyst to be a key resource on a technical services team for our client, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT).Work hours and Location

Mon-Fri, 3 pm to 12 am (including holidays)

Job Location: 100% RemoteResponsibilities:

The Tier 2 Incident Response Engineer will provide advanced intrusion detection and incident response services, ensuring the rapid identification, analysis, and containment of security threats. This role involves monitoring network traffic for suspicious activity, conducting in-depth incident response investigations, and coordinating with other cybersecurity team members to mitigate risks. This position mainly and primarily supports overnight shift-work (5pm – 8am), weekend, federal and state holiday coverage for the 24x7 Cybersecurity Operations Center. The engineer will follow the published TxDOT incident response strategies, create detailed incident reports, and continuously improve our incident response processes through runbook and playbook documentation and inclusions of real-world lessons learned. By leveraging cutting-edge tools and techniques, this position is crucial for maintaining the security and integrity of our organization's digital assets. The Tier 2 Incident Response Engineer works for, and is under the daily management of, the TxDOT Cybersecurity Operations Center team lead.

Minimum (Required):4 years of:

• Capability to think critically and make quick decisions during high-stress situations.

3 years of:

• Demonstrated understanding of cybersecurity principles, including intrusion detection, incident response, and threat intelligence.
• Awareness of current cyber threats, attack vectors, and mitigation strategies.
• Experience in leveraging threat intelligence to anticipate and mitigate risks.
• Experience with industry-standard detection tools and analysis techniques.

Preferred (Optional):3 years of:

• Experience with the CISCO security suite of tools
• Experience with the State of Texas Red Book for incident response (or similar)
• Experience with IT operations of a Texas State Agency
• Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills for effective collaboration and reporting.

Overview

Allied Consultants offers its family of consultants excellent rates, a local support staff, and an attractive benefits package which includes medical insurance (Allied shares a percentage of the cost), life insurance, a matching 401(k) plan and a cafeteria plan. Candidates selected for interview will be required to undergo criminal background checks and may be required to complete a drug screen in accordance with Federal and State Law. Offers of Employment are contingent on a successful background check. Allied Consultants is an equal opportunities employer.