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3355426No5238549710.00.026-Mar-2026IT Security Administrator IV
The Cybersecurity Incident Response (IR) Lead and Detection is responsible for the dual mission of advanced threat detection capabilities and leading the charge during high-stakes security investigations. The individual will response to alerts and design in the logic that finds the needle in the haystack as well as mentor a team of responders to act with precision and speed.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Detection Engineering (the "Hunt)
- Advanced Logic Development: Design implement and refine complex detection rules and automated remediation workflows to identify adversarial behavior across U. S. Steel's global infrastructure.
- Framework Mapping: Utilize threat intelligence and the MITRE ATT&CK framework to identify gaps in visibility and proactively mitigate emerging risks.
- System Optimization: Continuously tune SIEM (e.g., Splunk), EDR (e.g., CrowdStrike) and cloud-native security tools to maximize detection fidelity while minimizing alert fatigue.
- Threat Modeling: Develop and maintain threat models, incorporating findings from penetration tests into detection strategies.
Incident Response & Leadership (the Shield)
- Crisis Management: Act as the lead Incident Responder for complex, high-priority investigations, managing the full lifecycle from initial detection to root cause analysis and post-mortem.
- Technical Escalation: Provide Tier 3+ (Tier 1-3 teams are managed by a MSP) expert-level support for deep dive investigations, including digital forensics (memory, network and malware analysis).
- Process Evolution: Author and refine IR playbooks and operational guidelines to ensure the team remains agile in an evolving threat landscape.
- Mentorship: Coach and train junior U. S. Steel analysts and direct MSP-provided analysts on advanced investigation techniques, fostering a culture of technical excellence and psychological safety.
Governance & Collaboration
- Cross-Functional Liaison: Partner with IT, Legal and Privacy teams to ensure rapid containment of threats and compliance.
- Audit Readiness: Maintain comprehensive documentation of detection strategies and incident timeliness to support internal audits and external due diligence.
EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in cybersecurity, computer science or a related field with seven plus years of experience in a Security Operations Center (SOC) or with Incident Response or Threat Detection.
- Hands on tooling experience in SIEM, EDR and Cloud Security (AWS, Azure or GCP).
- Proficiency in scripting (Python, PowerShell or Bash) and experience with automation and/or orchestration (SOAR) tools.
- Strong analytical thinking and attention to detail when evaluating security data.
- Problem solving under pressure in a fast-paced cybersecurity environment.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to explain technical findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Strong ethical judgment and adherence to security policies and procedures when handling sensitive data.
- Demonstrated strong leadership qualities (critical thinking, cross-functional collaboration, communication).
- Ability to execute rapid containment strategies that minimize business disruption.
Preferred Skills:
GCIH, GCFA, GNFA, CISSP or other equivalent advanced security certifications.
WORK ENVIRONMENT/ PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Prolonged computer usage and visual interaction with screens and dashboards.
- Must be able to remain stationary 50% of the time.
- Ability to travel 10% of the time
13840BRUnited States Steel CorporationIT Security Administrator IV - Incident Response & Threat Detection EngineerPittsburgh
Since 1901, U. S. Steel has been a recognized leader in steel production. Today, as the first North American steel company to have declared a 2050 net-zero greenhouse gas emissions goal, we remain as innovative as ever, leading transformation across our industry while continuing to make products for everyday life - from industries as far ranging as automotive, construction, containers and packaging, appliances, and energy.
Underneath it all is our Culture of Caring, which shows up in our community partnerships, charitable contributions, company-sponsored employee volunteer initiatives, scholarship programs, leadership training, and much more. And of course, it takes shape in a steadfast commitment to safety first in our workplaces and respect for our employees, who are United by Steel.
We are honored to have earned accolades and awards from well-regarded organizations, including the following:
- Ethisphere's World's Most Ethical Companies 2022, '23, '24
- Disability: IN's Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion 2021, '22, '23, '24
- Human Rights Campaign Foundation's Equality 100 Award 2020, '21, '22, '23-24, '25
- Military Times' Best for Vets: Employers 2023, '24
Conducting business with integrity and with the highest ethical values has underpinned U. S. Steel's success for over 100 years, and it remains critical to our company's success in the future. U. S. Steel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) according to job qualifications without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, genetics, sexual orientation, sex, gender identity, disability status or status as a protected Veteran or any other legally protected group status. (California residents may visit www.ussteel.com/CANotice regarding collection of personal information and U. S. Steel''s privacy practices.)
At U. S. Steel all employees are expected to display the following core competencies every day to advance corporate, team and individual goals:
Think: Think Critically and Drive Change
Lead: Develop Talent and Collaborate
Do: Empower Performance and Deliver Results
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United States Steel Corp
U. S. Steel is one of the leading producers of value-added steels and the largest integrated steel producer headquartered in the United States. We are a high-tech, leading-edge company whose rich history of talented people, high-quality products, and innovation spans more than a century. Our vision is clear — Making Steel. World Competitive. Building Value.
U. S. Steel is a major supplier of high-quality hot-rolled, cold-rolled, and coated sheet products and the continent's largest producer of tubular products, meticulously designed to meet a new generation of demands.
We maintain major production operations in the United States, Canada, and Central Europe, where our annual raw steelmaking capability of 29.3 million net tons translates into a wide range of value-added steel sheet and tubular products for various industries, including appliances, automotive, construction, and energy.
Above all, our strength is our people. With more than 38,000 diverse and talented employees worldwide, we achieve strong business results in an environment of teamwork and inclusion.