Cyber Incident Response Lead - Advanced Response Team (Remote)

Experian is a global data and technology company, powering opportunities for people and businesses around the world. We help to redefine lending practices, uncover and prevent fraud, simplify healthcare, create marketing solutions, and gain deeper insights into the automotive market, all using our unique combination of data, analytics and software. We also assist millions of people to realise their financial goals and help them save time and money.

We operate across a range of markets, from financial services to healthcare, automotive, agribusiness, insurance, and many more industry segments.

We invest in people and new advanced technologies to unlock the power of data. As a FTSE 100 Index company listed on the London Stock Exchange (EXPN), we have a team of 22,500 people across 32 countries. Our corporate headquarters are in Dublin, Ireland. Learn more at experianplc.com

As a member of Experian's Global Security Office (EGSO)/Cyber Fusion Center (CFC), you will respond, contain, escalate, investigate, and coordinate mitigation of security events relative to anomalies detected and escalated by the Cyber Fusion Center according to Experian's Incident Response Plan. As an individual contributor, this team member will join a new, growing team of specialized, advanced responders to support escalations of complex and prioritized matters from Experian's existing 24x7 security monitoring and response functions, responsible for responding to and analyzing security incidents involving threats targeting Experian information assets. You will work with end-users, technical support teams, and management to ensure remediation and recovery from these threats.

You will report to the CFC Senior Director of Incident Management and Security Operations.

You'll have the opportunity to:

• Conduct advanced incident response activities to investigate and contain complex or larger-scale cybersecurity matters
• Orchestrate workstreams across teams (Forensics and Cyber Threat Hunting) and hold responsibility for explaining the CFC's overall understanding of the timeline of attacker activity so that appropriate containment and remediation actions can be coordinated
• Respond to cyber security events and alerts associated with threats, intrusions, or compromises per any applicable SLOs
• Manage multiple cases related to security incidents throughout the incident response lifecycle, including Analysis, Containment, Eradication, Recovery, and Lessons Learned
• Coordinate successful conclusion of security incidents according to Process & Procedures, and escalate severe incidents according to Experian's Incident Response Plan
• Maintain case documentation, including notes, analysis findings, containment steps, and cause for each assigned security incident
• Maintain assigned caseload and move incidents through each phase of the IR Lifecycle, handing off cases as needed for progress
• Maintain an understanding of common Operating Systems (Windows, Linux, Mac OS), Security Technologies (Anti-Virus, Intrusion Prevention), and Networking (Firewalls, Proxies)
• Interpret device and application logs from a variety of sources (Firewalls, Proxies, Web Servers, System Logs, Splunk, Packet Captures) to identify the root cause and determine the next steps for containment, eradication, and recovery
• Mentor and provide advanced support to analysts (Logs review, IP Block question)
• Support overall direction for the CFC and input to the security strategy

Your background:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Security, or a related field, or 8+ years of experience working within Security Operations Centers or Cyber Security Incident Response Teams
• Demonstrated knowledge of Incident Response and Investigative Methodology
• Must have knowledge of network protocols (TCP/IP, UDP, ICMP), standard protocols (HTTP/S, DNS, SSH, SMTP, SMB), wireless networking, networking infrastructure, and network topologies (DMZ, VPN, WAN) and network technologies (WAF, IPS, Routers, Firewalls)
• Experience with commercial and open-source SIEMs, full packet capture tools, and network analysis tools (Splunk, Wireshark, SOF-ELK)
• Exhibit skills using common Incident Response and Security Monitoring applications such as SIEM (Splunk), EDR (FireEye HX, CrowdStrike Falcon, McAfee mVision EDR), WAF, IPS
• Demonstrated knowledge of common intrusion methods and cyber-attack tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs)
• Must have at least one certification involving incident response, ethical hacking, cyber security (GCIH, E|CEH, E|CIH), or network forensics (GIAC Network Forensic Analyst (GNFA), NICCS Certified Network Forensics Examiner (CNFE))
• Currently hold one Security Management certification (ISC2 CISSP, CISM) or obtain such certification within the first two years as a Cyber Incident Response Team Lead
• This role has a regular Monday – Friday schedule, with the candidate expected to participate in an on-call schedule or work outside of normal work hours when required to respond to cybersecurity incidents

Benefits/Perks:

• Great compensation package and bonus plan
• Core benefits including medical, dental, vision, and matching 401K
• Flexible work environment, ability to work remote, hybrid or in-office
• Flexible time off including volunteer time off, vacation, sick and 12-paid holidays

Our uniqueness is that we celebrate yours. Experian's culture and people are important differentiators. We take our people agenda very seriously and focus on what matters; DEI, work/life balance, development, authenticity, engagement, collaboration, wellness, reward & recognition, volunteering... the list goes on. Experian's people first approach is award-winning; Great Place To Work™ in 24 countries, FORTUNE Best Companies to work and Glassdoor Best Places to Work (globally 4.4 Stars) to name a few. Check out Experian Life on social or our Careers Site to understand why.

Experian is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Innovation is an important part of Experian's DNA and practices, and our diverse workforce drives our success. Everyone can succeed at Experian and bring their whole self to work, irrespective of their gender, ethnicity, religion, colour, sexuality, physical ability or age. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know at the earliest opportunity.