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IBM Cybersecurity Incident Response (Austin, TX) in Austin, Texas
Introduction
IBM Infrastructure is a catalyst that makes the world work better because our clients demand it. Heterogeneous environments, the explosion of data, digital automation, and cybersecurity threats require hybrid cloud infrastructure that only IBM can provide.
Your ability to be creative, a forward-thinker and to focus on innovation that matters, is all support by our growth minded culture as we continue to drive career development across our teams. Collaboration is key to IBM Infrastructure success, as we bring together different business units and teams that balance their priorities in a way that best serves our client's needs.
IBM's product and technology landscape includes Research, Software, and Infrastructure. Entering this domain positions you at the heart of IBM, where growth and innovation thrive.
Your Role and Responsibilities
Do you have a passion for the cybersecurity industry? Do you see yourself taking on the role of a critical member of a response team that will be charged with leading and managing investigations? Are you a critical thinker that loves applying a combination of technical knowledge along with incredible organization and communications skills to investigate cyber incidents? Can you work within an ever changing environment and landscape? If so, please read on.
Incident response professionals undergo extensive training that equips them to respond to cybersecurity incidents. In case of a data breach or similar event, an incident responder needs to engage the appropriate stakeholders, perform triage, work with an Incidence Response Analyst (as needed) to drive containment and remediation actions, and document root cause analysis (RCA) findings. In this role, you need extensive training and experience in engaging and communicating with all levels of stakeholders across the enterprise and managing cases from start to finish in an expeditious manner.
In this role, you will initiate and lead the case investigation, engaging the reporter and appropriate stakeholders to determine the scope, timeline, and potential impact or risk to IBM and/or IBM clients.
You will work with an Analyst, as needed, to ensure the issue is contained, short or long-term remediations actions are defined and assigned ownership, and the root cause of the issue/event is documented.
This role has high visibility and requires regular interactions with business executives, business unit security focals, Cybersecurity Legal, Corporate Security, Data Privacy Leaders, Corporate Communications, and Human Resources, etc. Therefore, you will need to have excellent communication skills.
In addition, since the case records may be used for audits, Executive reporting, and potentially for litigation, you will need to document the case status and evidence thoroughly, accurately, and consistently throughout the case lifecycle.
Please be advised that this role, once onboarded and trained, will require off shift work and weekend rotation. In cybersecurity there is no off time!
Required Technical and Professional Expertise
At least 2-3 years experience managing large scale cybersecurity investigations/case management
Experience dealing with Federal case work
Proven ability to recognize and categorize types of vulnerabilities and associated attacks
Experience leading investigations with large numbers of stakeholders
The ability to present highly technical information to non-technical audiences
Experience documenting root cause analysis
Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise
Certification(s) in Incident Responses
Strong understanding of Windows, Mac, and Linux operating systems
Familiarity with tools used in forensic investigations
Ability to successfully lead and facilitate information gathering meetings
Experience managing small and larger scale cyber security incident
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Location StatementIBM offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program. Eligible employees may have access to: - Healthcare benefits including medical & prescription drug coverage, dental, vision, and mental health & well being - Financial programs such as 401(k), the IBM Employee Stock Purchase Plan, financial counseling, life insurance, short & long- term disability coverage, and opportunities for performance based salary incentive programs - Generous paid time off including 12 holidays, minimum 56 hours sick time, 120 hours vacation, 12 weeks parental bonding leave in accordance with IBM Policy, and other Paid Care Leave programs. IBM also offers paid family leave benefits to eligible employees where required by applicable law - Training and educational resources on our personalized, AI-driven learning platform where IBMers can grow skills and obtain industry-recognized certifications to achieve their career goals - Diverse and inclusive employee resource groups, giving & volunteer opportunities, and discounts on retail products, services & experiences The compensation range and benefits for this position are based on a full-time schedule for a full calendar year. The salary will vary depending on your job-related skills, experience and location. Pay increment and frequency of pay will be in accordance with employment classification and applicable laws. For part time roles, your compensation and benefits will be adjusted to reflect your hours. Benefits may be pro-rated for those who start working during the calendar year. This position was posted on the date cited in the key job details section and is anticipated to remain posted for 21 days from this date or less if not needed to fill the role. We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable law. US Citizenship Required.
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