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Esta oportunidad forma parte de un proyecto de investigación sobre el mercado laboral en ciberseguridad. Al enviar tu información, no solo contribuirás a generar valiosos conocimientos para la industria, sino que también te ayudaremos a conectar con oportunidades laborales y de contrato a medida que surjan. Los participantes recibirán acceso gratuito a los resultados de nuestra investigación, incluyendo la próxima edición de Nearshore Cyber Quarterly, un resumen y análisis completo del mercado laboral de ciberseguridad en América Latina.

Job Description: 

An Incident Responder is a cybersecurity professional responsible for managing and mitigating security incidents and breaches. They play a crucial role in an organization's security operations, leading the response to cyber threats, coordinating with various teams during incidents, and developing strategies to prevent future occurrences. Incident Responders are key in minimizing damage and restoring normal operations as quickly as possible following a security event.

Skills and Experience:

- Strong knowledge of cybersecurity principles and best practices

- Expertise in digital forensics and malware analysis

- Proficiency in using incident response tools and technologies

- Experience with SIEM systems and log analysis

- Understanding of various attack vectors and threat actor tactics

- Familiarity with network protocols and system architectures

- Knowledge of incident response frameworks (e.g., NIST SP 800-61)

- Experience in developing and maintaining incident response plans

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

- Ability to work effectively under pressure and in time-sensitive situations

- Excellent communication skills for coordinating with teams and management

- Experience in writing detailed incident reports

Language Requirement:

Strong English language abilities at a minimum of EFSET C1 level

Required Certifications:

- GCIH (GIAC Certified Incident Handler)

- CompTIA Security+

Optional Certifications:

- CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional)

- GCFA (GIAC Certified Forensic Analyst)

- ECIH (EC-Council Certified Incident Handler)

- CISM (Certified Information Security Manager)