Cyber Incident Responder

As a member of the Response Team within the global Cyber Incident Response (CIRT) Tower, you will play a key role in investigating security incidents identified through infrastructure monitoring. This includes addressing potential hacking attempts, intrusions, malware infections, information mishandling, and other security threats that could negatively impact Accenture. You will also provide support during major incidents and investigations, as well as engage in threat hunting activities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct investigations of security incidents, providing analysis and recommending corrective actions to address identified threats.

• Participate in threat hunting activities to proactively identify and neutralize potential security threats.

• Coordinate with internal teams to support a comprehensive security response.

• Operate endpoint security and SIEM solutions to detect, analyze, and respond to cyber threats.

Working Arrangements:

• Flexible (Location should be one of the base locations of Accenture)

• Travel requirements: 0-5%.

• Industry-relevant trainings and certifications provided.

Relationships:

• Reports to: CIRT Response Lead & Regional Lead

• External relationships: Security vendors

Requirements:

• 5+ years of combined experience in an SOC, incident response, threat hunting role, or security-related field

• Hands-on experience with handling incidents throughout the incident response lifecycle

Solid understanding of computer operating systems, including server operating systems (Windows & Linux)

• Solid understanding of cloud infrastructure (Amazon, Microsoft Azure, Google)

• Proficient with EDR and SIEM platforms

• Security analysis skills (logfile analysis and analysis of mixed data sources/types)

• Ability to manipulate and present data

• Solid understanding of network protocols & architecture

• Ability to multi-task and prioritize workload

• Strong problem-solving skills

• Strong sense of ethics & values, ability to handle confidential situations with discretion

• Strong willingness to learn and grow within the role

Nice to Have:

• IT Security certifications such as CEH, CySA+, BTL1, BTL2, GCIH, GCIA, GCFA

• Familiarity with MITRE ATT&CK® Framework

• Experience conducting investigations with security tools such as Microsoft XDR, Sentinel, Splunk, Crowd Strike

• Scripting skills (e.g. PowerShell, python, bash) for automation

• Education: In course or advanced studies in Cyber Security, Computer Sciences, Systems Engineering or related careers

About Accenture

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