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AIG · 6 hours ago

Senior Cyber Defense Incident Responder

NC-Charlotte

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

AIG is seeking a highly skilled cyber-defense expert to join AIG’s Detect & Response team. The Senior Cyber Defense Incident Responder will execute a range of threat discovery and incident response duties, working as part of a team that investigates potential and actual cyber-attacks affecting AIG’s global business units and IT infrastructure.

BankingFinancial ServicesInsurance

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Investigate potential cyber-attacks and intrusion attempts

Leverage aggregated cyber threat intelligence, log, network flow, and anomaly data for analysis, research and the identification of potential compromise within AIG’s infrastructure or applications

Perform root cause analysis to identify gaps and provide technical and procedural recommendations that will reduce AIG’s exposure to cyber-risks

Prioritize incoming requests to minimize risk exposure and ensure the timely completion of critical tasks and the escalation of time-sensitive issues

Support the development and maintenance of documented play-book procedures, knowledge articles, and training material

Create detailed incident and analysis reports, and provide concise summaries for management

Communicate effectively with other stakeholders of our incident response efforts, including representatives of the business units, technology specialists, vendors, and others

Contribute to our efforts to drive continuous improvement by recommending and collecting various key metrics for reporting to senior management on Incident Response

Qualification

Cyber security operationsIncident responseSIEM use casesWindows operating systemLinux operating systemUNIX operating systemTCP/IP networkingMalware analysisTechnical writingProblem solvingTime managementTeam collaboration

Required

An understanding of cyber security operations processes, procedures, guidelines and solutions, including practical experience of cyber kill chain principles

In-depth understanding of Windows, UNIX, and Linux operating systems, networking, malware defenses, and perimeter controls

Knowledge of TCP/IP networking and core Internet protocols such as UDP, ICMP, DNS, FTP, SMTP, HTTP, SNMP, etc

Ability to contribute to the development of SIEM use cases

Strong oral and written communications skills (e.g., technical writing, user guide development, requirements analysis) and ability to interact effectively with technical and non-technical audiences, as well as present in front of small and large groups

Understanding of how to read and interpret malware analysis reports

Self-starter with a sense of urgency who takes ownership and responsibility for service delivery

Works independently with minimal guidance to drive projects to completion, while also working collaboratively with the team to achieve strategic goals

Professional, clear, and concise communication to both technical and non-technical audiences

Strong deductive reasoning, critical thinking, problem solving, prioritization, and consultative skills

Proven organizational skills (time management and prioritization), and also employ a rigorous process for all follow-up / coordination activities

Comfortable working in a dynamic environment, balancing multiple incidents, special projects, and other activities

Ability to deal diplomatically and effectively at all levels of the business including both technical and non-technical staff, management and senior leadership

Willingness to support and develop junior team members while also delivering on candidate's own responsibilities

Preferred

Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience is preferred

Experience with security monitoring, event and anomaly analysis and intrusion detection/ prevention techniques

Benefits

Total Rewards Program

Company

AIG

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AIG is a global insurance company providing insurance products to support clients in business and in life.

Founded in 1919

New York, New York, USA

10001+ employees

https://www.aig.com/

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