Join our Houston Cyber Response Team as a Cyber Threat Incident Response Coordinator!
In this role, you will lead end to end Cyber Incident coordination and logistics as well as handling cyber event preparations across our Cyber Incident Response team. You will be the outward voice of the program and work alongside cyber response as they handle firefights for the company.
You will work alongside a diverse, global team responsible for identifying, triaging, and managing threats and risks in the cyber environment. You will act to ensure that the digital estate is protected from threats known and unknown.

As a well-rounded technologist you will partner with the operations, defense, research, and hunting functions of the Cyber Threat team to provide world-class incident response to active threats in our digital environment. Coordinating with operations and business teams around the globe, you will provide direction, intelligence, and support during active security events. Communications in the form of real-time situational updates, threat advisories, leadership summaries, and more are a vital part of the team's interaction with our partners and your combination of verbal and written communication skills will keep everyone engaged and focused.

Outside of cyber security incidents, you will partner with business, risk, and security teams around the company to help them understand and prepare for cyber-related events, in an effort to more efficiently hinder threats before they happen, and more effectively coordinate with them during an actual incident.

This key role demands a highly motivated individual with a strong background in technical project management or incident response, combined with a working knowledge of network and systems operations. Knowledge of cyber security platforms and operational theory is strongly preferred. You must be detail-oriented with a drive to constantly improve and evolve your environment and possess excellent communication skills to engage with all levels of our stakeholders. You must be able to maintain calm and continue to deliver in high-pressure situations – the cyber security environment is constantly changing so being able to quickly and willingly adapt is crucial.

What you will do:

• Act as single point of contact for the Cyber Threat & Incident Response (CTIR) function
• Provide leadership, focus, expertise, and accountability for cyber threat & incident response activities
• Continuously identify, assess and manage threats relative to the corporate risk appetite
• Leverage expertise and manage participation from the broader CTIR function on security incidents
• Facilitate closer alignment with stakeholders through the development of engagement models and facilitation of cyber simulation exercises

• Develop and promote standardization in the process and technology framework to maximize service efficiency
• Work closely with the Operations & Defense (O&D) and Research & Hunting (R&H) functions on the triage and management of cyber-related incidents
• Interface with operational incident management teams and act as advisor for cyber related incidents
• Provide timely incident updates and ensure that all engagement and communication protocols are followed
• Work closely with other members of the team to provide service continuity and reliability, globally
• Continuously create and refine engagement models to maximize service efficiency
• Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders across the business, business resilience, technology, and risk management domains
• Drive engagement and facilitation efforts across internal security teams, the business and within the industry for table-top and simulation exercises

What you will bring:

• Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology or related field of study
• Ability to work as part of a global team across multiple countries, cultures and time-zones
• Adaptable character, capable of dealing effectively with colleagues and business users working in a constantly evolving, complex environment
• Seasoned critical thinking, organizational and time management skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the proven ability to engage effectively at all levels of an organization
• Ability to remain focused and calm, while maximizing output in high-stress situations
• Minimum of 5 years of related operational experience in large enterprise environments
• Operational experience across Windows, UNIX, Networking and Hosting domains
• Experience and strong understanding of security technology and defense topologies
• Holistic understanding of adversary tactics, attack vectors, current threats and remediation strategies

• Possession of ITIL Practitioner and Security certifications are preferred

$150,000


About Infinity Consulting Solutions
At Infinity Consulting Solutions our mission is to cultivate successful long term relationships with candidates and clients matching the right candidate with the right client. We believe technology cannot replace the real personal relationships we cultivate. We reject the notion that technology alone is the answer to staffing which is why we our successful partnerships rely on collaboration NOT automation. ICS has been providing flexible staffing solutions for over 20 years in Information Technology, Compliance, Accounting / Finance and Corporate Support. Our staffing solutions include Contract, Temp to Perm and Permanent Placement.
ICS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

• W2 employees of ICS are offered comprehensive benefits including health, dental and vision.