• Cyber Incident Response Specialist

    Consolidated Electrical Distributors (Irving, TX)


    Summary

    Job title: Cyber Incident Response Specialist

     

    Job ID: null

     

    Department: IT Cyber Security

    Description

    Summary:

    Consolidated Electrical Distributors Inc. is seeking a Cyber Incident Response Specialist to support and maintain important IT security programs. This position will monitor, audit, investigate, and remediate in accordance with CED’s cyber security program leveraging cyber security tools and applications. The position will work with CED’s IT infrastructure and IT operations groups to evolve the company’s cyber security posture. Successful candidates will have work experience in Active Directory, end-user client hardware, networking, and Microsoft operating systems and have working knowledge of anti-virus/malware software programs, email security, software, and hardware-based firewalls.

     

    Reports to: Information Security Manager

    Minimum Qualifications:

    + Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent training/certification(s) in a related field

    + Knowledge of SIEM, Vulnerability management, TIP, SOAR, and other security technologies.

    + Working knowledge of the cyber security CIA triad.

    + Working knowledge of anti-virus, anti-spam applications.

    + Knowledge of hardening, configuring, and monitoring network devices including but not limited to firewalls, switches, and access points.

    + Ability to develop technical documentation, procedures, and training materials.

    + Ability to use MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.

    + Extensive knowledge of computer applications and conceptually, how they work.

    ADDITIONAL COMPETENCIES:

    + Ability to organize multiple work tasks and prioritize them to meet specific deadlines.

    + High level of personal integrity; and discretion to handle sensitive data and situations.

    + Ability to guide, in person or over the phone, technical tasks to end-users clearly and concisely.

    + Organizational skills sufficient to ensure all calls are logged and follow-up is complete.

    + Must possess ability to work under pressure.

    + Must possess ability to multi-task.

    + Ability to answer telephones and provide courteous, prompt, and efficient customer service.

    Preferred Qualifications:

    + Previous experience as helpdesk, desktop support, systems or network administration.

    + Experience in investigative and troubleshooting skills to identify root causes.

    + Knowledge of and experience supporting VMware environments

    + Basic knowledge of installing, configuring monitoring and troubleshooting Windows servers, desktops and VM environments, Firewalls, Routers, Switches and how they work.

    Working Conditions:

    + Office environment

    + Ability to sit for extended periods of time.

    + Minimal travel required

     

    Supervisory Responsibilities: No

    Essential Job Functions:

    + Work as part of the Cyber Security team in a fast-paced environment managing and supporting CED’s IT security initiatives and systems.

    + Investigate, analyzes, report and responds to detected cyber alerts.

    + Maintains system cybersecurity monitoring operations.

    + Use cybersecurity tools to proactively search for threats to systems or networks.

    + Recommend changes to and maintain network defense configurations that impact security posture.

    + Develop and maintain thorough, up-to-date knowledge of cybersecurity threats and incident response best practices.

    + Collaborate with peers and stakeholders to establish and ensure consistent response practices and prioritization of security events.

    + Evaluate vulnerabilities that emerge and recommend implementing necessary updates to mitigate risks in a prioritized fashion.

    + Reduce downtime by mitigating threats to a risk level acceptable to the business.

    + Provide audit and compliance support for the needs of the business.

    + Conduct forensic investigations and/or assist in gathering information, logs, files, etc. to support investigations.

    + Assist when needed in remediation efforts related to security audits or vulnerability scans.

    + Administer Cyber Security Awareness training tools.

    + Assist in the maintenance of CED’s security standards utilizing industry best practices.

    + Provide security guidance or education to CED personnel where required.

     

    CED is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Disability | Veteran

    Benefits:

    Benefits available for this position are:

    + Insurance - Medical, Dental, Vision Care for full-time positions

    + Disability Insurance

    + 401(k)

    + Paid Sick Leave

    + Paid Holidays

    + Paid Vacation