Incident Response Specialist

4 days ago

Taguig, National Capital Region, Philippines ESOL IT SERVICES INC. Full time $104,000 - $130,878 per year

We are looking for a skilled Incident Response Specialist to lead the investigation and resolution of high-priority and escalated security incidents. In this role, you will work closely with internal teams to improve the bank's cybersecurity defenses and ensure timely response to threats.

What You'll Do

Incident Handling & Investigation

  • Lead investigations of complex or escalated security incidents.
  • Perform deep-dive forensic analysis, including root cause and post-incident reviews.
  • Act as an escalation point for other analysts during critical security events.
  • Analyze incidents to assess impact, risk, and potential data compromise.

Threat Containment & Response

  • Lead threat containment, eradication, and recovery efforts.
  • Identify malware behavior, compromised systems, and data infiltration attempts.
  • Provide guidance to teams on remediation and recovery strategies.
  • Communicate response plans clearly to asset owners and other stakeholders.

Threat Intelligence & Analysis

  • Use threat intelligence to assess scope and impact of attacks.
  • Analyze network traffic, malware, and suspicious behaviors to support investigations.
  • Support Threat Hunting and SOC Tool teams with new detection methods.

Documentation & Playbooks

  • Document incidents thoroughly from detection to resolution.
  • Develop, update, and test incident response procedures and playbooks.
  • Participate in simulations and response drills to ensure readiness.

Collaboration & Support

  • Work with Infrastructure & Operations teams to resolve incidents.
  • Collaborate with the SOC Manager and Incident Response Lead to improve processes.
  • Review system metrics and monitoring data to identify trends and anomalies.

Tool Management & Continuous Improvement

  • Evaluate, recommend, and troubleshoot security tools and technologies.
  • Contribute to improving SOC policies, procedures, and overall maturity.
  • Stay informed about new threats, vulnerabilities, and compliance requirements.

Additional Responsibilities

  • Perform other tasks as assigned by the CTMD Head.
What We're Looking For
  • Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
  • Experience: Proven experience in incident response, malware analysis, and threat detection.

  • Technical Skills:

  • Strong understanding of network, system, and application security.

  • Hands-on experience with SOC tools, threat intelligence platforms, and forensic tools.

  • Soft Skills:

  • Clear communication with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
  • Ability to perform under pressure and manage escalated incidents.
  • Knowledge: Familiarity with regulatory requirements and cybersecurity frameworks (e.g., ISO, NIST, etc.).

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