University of Rochester is hiring a Sec Incident Response Rep IV

The University of Rochester seeks a Security Incident Response Representative IV to support the day-to-day operations of information security incident response and triage. This role is responsible for verifying, classifying, and documenting events, escalating incidents as required, and providing first-level and second-level response.

What You'll Do

• Provide first-level and second-level response for information security events, including threat analysis, root cause analysis, and remediation.
• Manage various security operations tools to ensure continued security and performance.
• Respond to requests for operational and security logs.
• Assist with the development of incident response processes and systems.
• Participate in daily, quarterly, weekly, and as-needed meetings.
• Monitor security blogs, articles, reports, and other sources to keep up to date on the latest security threats and trends.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What We're Looking For

• A Bachelor's degree and 1 year of related experience required, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Self-motivated and directed, with a dedication to continued learning.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
• This role requires an on-call rotation.

Nice to Have

• Experience with Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) systems, such as QRadar, ArcSight, or LogRhythm.
• Knowledge of intrusion detection systems, system administration, network protocols, and industry-standard techniques and practices.

Benefits & Compensation

• Compensation range: $29.05 - $40.67 per hour.

Work Mode

This position is designated as remote work and is open to candidates residing and working in New York.

The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture. The University does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other protected characteristic.