PRI Technology · 18 hours ago
Senior Threat & Incident Response Engineer (L3/CSIRT)
Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$190K/yr - $200K/yr
5+ years expPRI Technology is seeking a Senior Threat and Incident Response Engineer to join their CSIRT team within a large organization. The role involves monitoring security alerts, driving incident response, and collaborating with various teams to enhance detection and response capabilities.
Information Technology & Services
Hiring Manager
Lori Sklarski
Responsibilities
Own the front lines! Monitor and dissect security alerts provided from managed services providers, SIEM, EDR, and advanced detection platforms to uncover potential threats before they strike
Dive deep into suspicious activity, correlating signals across multiple sources to reveal scope, impact, and adversary intent
Drive containment, eradication, and recovery for low to moderately complex incidents—keeping attackers on the run
Deliver detailed, actionable intelligence to senior engineers and management, ensuring rapid and effective resolution
Support remediation during active incidents and contribute to post-incident reviews to strengthen defenses and eliminate gaps
Apply threat intelligence, behavioral analytics, and contextual data to sharpen detection and response capabilities
Partner with detection engineering teams to design, test, and fine-tune detection rules and use cases
Perform malware triage, log correlation, and network traffic inspection to uncover hidden threats
Track evolving attacker tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) and use that knowledge to outsmart adversaries
Work closely with IT, OT, and business units to validate alerts, gather context, and coordinate swift incident resolution
Capture investigation steps, findings, and actions with clarity and precision for future reference
Contribute to playbook enhancements, process improvements, and knowledge sharing
Qualification
Required
Senior-level expertise in leading complex investigations and responding to advanced cyber threats
Skilled in malware analysis, threat hunting, and forensic investigations across diverse environments
Proficient in developing detection logic and tuning analytics to identify sophisticated attacker behaviors
Strong understanding of adversary TTPs and frameworks like MITRE ATT&CK and Cyber Kill Chain
Hands-on experience with scripting languages (Python, PowerShell, Bash) to automate investigations, parse logs, and streamline incident response workflows
Effective mentor and technical leader for junior analysts, fostering a culture of excellence in the SOC
Experienced in coordinating incident response efforts and communicating findings to stakeholders
Committed to continuous improvement of SOC processes, playbooks, and detection capabilities
Strategic thinker with the ability to assess risk, lead under pressure, and drive operational maturity
Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or technology field (completed and verified prior to start) or High School diploma (completed and verified prior to start) and four (4) years of hands-on experience
Or Five (5) years of experience in a SOC or cybersecurity operations role, with at least (2) two years in a senior or L3 capacity in a private, public, government or military environment
Benefits
Generous base salary
Bonus
Employee benefits package
Company
PRI Technology
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51-200 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
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