Senior Incident Response Analyst, Townsville Australia

ABOUT DYSRUPIT

DysrupIT is a leading Australia based cloud services company. We support clients across the globe in their adoption of the cloud and their transformation to as-a-Service business models. DysrupIT is dedicated to making a positive impact in the communities it serves.

COMPANY CULTURE

We are constantly looking for talented people to join our team. We offer a unique and extraordinary career experience to motivate and inspire talents like you to make a difference in our customers, clients, and the entire organization. At DysrupIT, you'll join a team of dedicated and brilliant professionals who shares the same of goal of pursuing integrity and excellence. We are committed to promoting a culture where employees are valued and respected. We invest in our employees and make sure that they will have the right training to secure their growth and advancement towards their career aspirations.

JOB SUMMARY:

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Incident Response Analyst to join our dynamic team in Townsville, Australia. The successful candidate will play a critical role in our cybersecurity operations, leading incident response efforts, analyzing security events, and implementing proactive measures to mitigate potential risks.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead incident response efforts, including detection, analysis, containment, eradication, and recovery phases.
• Investigate and respond to security incidents, including breaches, malware infections, phishing attacks, and other cyber threats.
• Conduct thorough analysis of security events to determine the root cause and impact on the organization's systems and data.
• Develop and maintain incident response plans, procedures, and documentation to ensure effective handling of security incidents.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including IT, engineering, legal, and management, to coordinate response efforts and implement remediation measures.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior members of the incident response team.
• Stay current on emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and security technologies to enhance incident response capabilities.
• Participate in tabletop exercises and simulations to test incident response preparedness and identify areas for improvement.
• Contribute to the development of cybersecurity policies, standards, and best practices to strengthen the organization's security posture.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, cybersecurity, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity, with a focus on incident response and digital forensics.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles, techniques, and best practices.
• Hands-on experience with security tools and technologies, such as SIEM, IDS/IPS, EDR, and forensic analysis tools.
• Proficiency in scripting and programming languages, such as Python, PowerShell, or Bash.
• Experience leading incident response teams and managing complex security incidents.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to investigate and resolve security incidents effectively.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate technical information to non-technical stakeholders.
• Relevant industry certifications, such as CISSP, GCFA, GCIH, or equivalent, are highly desirable.
• Australian citizenship or permanent residency required.

SOFT SKILLS:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal and conflict resolution skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Adaptable and flexible
• Organized and keen to details.
• Can work well within a team.
• Has the initiative and self-drive
• Able to work independently and under minimal supervision.