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Cyber Incident Responder

Epitec, Inc

Little Canada, MN

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$42–$47 Per Hour
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Computer Hacking, Computer Security, Continuous Improvement, Cross-Functional, Email Security, Enterprise Protection, Firewalls, Forensic Science, Incident Response, Information Technology & Information Systems, Internet Security, Intrusion Detection Systems, Intrusion Prevention Systems, Maintain Compliance, Malware, Network Performance/Analysis, Network Protocols, Network Security, Patient Assessment, Phishing, Process Improvement, Regulatory Requirements, Risk Management, Root Cause Analysis, Security Analysis, Security Attacks, Security Compliance, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Security Monitoring, Splunk, Time Management
LOCATION
Little Canada, MN
POSTED
13 days ago
Job Title: Cyber Incident Responder
Contract Duration: 1 year, possible extension
Location: St. Paul, MN
Work Arrangement: Onsite
Pay Range: $42.00-$47.00/hour

Primary Job Function
  • Responsible for investigating, analyzing, and responding to security incidents across the organizations environment.
  • Leads or executes complex incident response activities, adapts standard procedures to evolving threats.
  • Plays a critical role in protecting the organizations technology assets by identifying, analyzing, and responding to cybersecurity threats that may result in unauthorized access, misuse, or disruption of services.
Core Job Responsibilities
  • Monitor security alerts and events from various tools (SIEM, EDR, IDS/IPS, etc.) to identify potential incidents.
  • Perform triage, correlation, and in-depth analysis of security events, including indicators of compromise (IOCs), malware activity, phishing attempts, and suspicious network behavior.
  • Conduct forensic analysis on systems, networks, and endpoints to determine root cause and scope of incidents.
  • Develop and implement response strategies to mitigate immediate threats and prevent recurrence.
  • Support the implementation, tuning, and monitoring of security tools such as SIEM, EDR, firewalls, and intrusion detection systems.
  • Ensure security controls are effectively detecting and preventing malicious activity.
  • Validate and enhance alerting mechanisms to reduce false positives and improve detection accuracy.
  • Document incidents thoroughly, including timelines, impact assessments, and remediation actions.
Position Accountability & Scope
  • Accountable for timely detection, analysis, and response to cybersecurity incidents to minimize organizational risk and business disruption.
  • Works under moderate supervision but exercises independent judgment when handling incidents and escalating issues.
  • Responsible for maintaining the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of organizational systems and data.
  • Collaborates cross-functionally with IT, network, security engineering, and business teams during incident response activities.
  • Contributes to continuous improvement of incident response processes, playbooks, and detection capabilities.
  • Ensures compliance with internal security policies, standards, and regulatory requirements.
Minimum Education
  • Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or similar area; or equivalent work experience.
Minimum Experience/Training
  • 3 years of technical experience in a Security Operations Center (SOC), incident response, or cybersecurity-related role.
  • Demonstrated experience with security monitoring and investigation tools (e.g., SIEM such as Splunk, EDR platforms, email security tools).
  • Strong understanding of network protocols, operating systems, enterprise security controls and frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK.
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About the Company

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Epitec, Inc

Epitec is a leading staffing and recruiting services company with a mission to make staffing personal. We go beyond traditional hiring by truly understanding our candidates and matching them with the perfect opportunities. We offer competitive compensation, career growth, and support throughout the entire process. Working with top Fortune 500 companies, we are recognized for our excellence with numerous awards, including Best & Brightest and diversity recognitions. At Epitec, we're redefining the future of employment. 

COMPANY SIZE
2,500 to 4,999 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Professional Development, 401K, Employee Referral Program, Life Insurance
FOUNDED
1978
WEBSITE
https://epitec.com/

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