Remote Senior Information Security Analyst

Description:

• We are looking for an experienced, Senior Information Security Analyst to join our team.
• The successful candidate will be a member of the Cyber Security Incident Response Team (CSIRT).
• You will apply your forensics, log analysis, and malware triage skills to solve complex intrusion alerts.
• Responsibilities include interpreting, analyzing, and correlating complex security events from a distributed and global environment to keep Guidewire secured.
• You will collaborate with internal and external groups to conduct investigations and resolve security alerts from a cloud security perspective.
• Provide technical, hands-on incident investigation and support and serve as a primary point of contact with management.
• Participate in the incident response and investigation process for identified and escalated security events, tracking, documenting, and closing post-incident response action items.
• Perform network and system forensics in response to security alerts in both on-prem and cloud environments (AWS and Azure).
• Optimize and customize security-monitoring tools to improve detection.
• Understand the tactics, techniques, and procedures of advanced attackers to hunt for signs of APT activities.
• Develop comprehensive and accurate reports and presentations for both technical and executive audiences.
• Evaluate projects to ensure proper security requirements and work actively with stakeholders on corporate-wide information security project planning and documentation.
• Lead and train junior incident responders in the steps to investigate and resolve computer security incidents.

Requirements:

• A minimum of 5-7 years of hands-on experience in cybersecurity incident response, threat detection, or a related role is required.
• Expertise in incident response tools such as SIEM, EDR, IDS/IPS, and Firewalls is necessary.
• Strong knowledge of attack vectors and threat hunting is essential; experience in malware analysis and digital forensics is a plus.
• A deep understanding of operating systems (Windows, Linux, macOS) and their associated security mechanisms is required.
• Experience with cloud security and incident response in environments such as AWS and Google Cloud is necessary.
• A solid understanding of network protocols and architecture is required.
• The ability to automate solutions to repetitive problems/tasks using scripting languages such as Perl, Python, PowerShell, or Bash is essential.
• The ability to leverage multiple forms of communication to articulate complex concepts to both technical and non-technical staff, including senior management, is required.
• Great interpersonal skills and a love for a team environment are essential.

Benefits:

• The US base salary range for this full-time position is $116,000 - $132,000 a year.
• Salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location, with individual pay based on work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
• Guidewire is committed to an inclusive workplace and believes that a diversity of perspectives, abilities, and cultures is key to success.
• Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to various personal characteristics, ensuring equal opportunity.
• All offers are contingent upon passing a criminal history and other background checks where applicable to the position.