À propos de ce poste Engineer II - Cyber Incident Response chez Cencora
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Job Details
The Engineer II - Cyber Incident Response, is a mid-level technical role within the Security Operations Center (SOC) responsible for detecting, investigating, and responding to cybersecurity incidents. This role performs in-depth analysis of alerts, escalates complex cases, and contributes to the improvement of response processes and playbooks. The Engineer II will collaborate with global cyber defense teams to contain threats, minimize business impact, and strengthen detection capabilities. This position requires strong analytical skills, hands-on technical expertise, and the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
- Investigate and respond to cybersecurity incidents, including phishing, malware, ransomware, and unauthorized access attempts.
- Perform analysis of logs, alerts, and forensic data to determine the scope and impact of incidents.
- Escalate complex or high-severity incidents to Engineer III, Lead, or Principal staff, providing clear documentation and evidence.
- Assist in containment, eradication, and recovery activities during incident response.
- Contribute to the development and maintenance of SOC playbooks, runbooks, and standard operating procedures.
- Collaborate with threat intelligence, vulnerability management, and forensics teams to strengthen detection and response strategies.
- Participate in lessons-learned sessions and recommend improvements to SOC processes and tooling.
- Support junior analysts (Engineer I) by sharing knowledge and providing guidance on investigative techniques.
Education and Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent work experience.
- Strong knowledge of cybersecurity fundamentals, incident response methodology, and adversary tactics.
- Familiarity with industry frameworks such as NIST, MITRE ATT&CK, and ISO 27035.
Preferred Certifications
- GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH)
- GIAC Certified Intrusion Analyst (GCIA)
- CompTIA Security+ or CySA+
- Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
Work Experience
- 5+ years of progressive experience in cybersecurity, with at least 2 years in SOC operations or incident response.
- Hands-on experience with SIEM, EDR, and forensic tools (e.g., Splunk, CrowdStrike, Wireshark).
- Demonstrated ability to analyze logs, alerts, and artifacts to support incident investigations.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for documenting findings and briefing stakeholders.
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Bachelor's degree in cybersecurity, computer science, information technology, or a related field required, or equivalent experience required. 2+ years of experience in incident response, security operations (SOC), or a related technical field required. Demonstrates solid proficiency in a primary technical area (e.g., Endpoint Forensics) and working knowledge of at least one adjacent area (e.g., Cloud Security). Relevant industry certifications (e.g., GCIH, CySA+, CEH) preferred.What Cencora offers
Benefit offerings outside the US may vary by country and will be aligned to local market practice. The eligibility and effective date may differ for some benefits and for team members covered under collective bargaining agreements.
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