Senior Incident Response Analyst

Job Description

Description & Requirements

**This position offers REMOTE work opportunity**

Position Overview

The Senior Incident Response Analyst is responsible for safeguarding the organization’s information assets by promptly identifying, analyzing, and responding to cybersecurity incidents. This role leads to incident detection, containment, and remediation efforts while conducting in-depth investigations and forensic analysis to determine root cause and impact. The Senior Incident Response Analyst applies advanced threat intelligence, collaborates with cross-functional teams, and continuously improves incident response processes to strengthen the organization’s security posture. This position requires strong technical expertise, analytical skills, and a proactive approach to managing cyber threats.

Essential Responsibilities

• Lead monitoring and detection of security incidents across networks, systems, applications, and cloud environments.
• Analyze security alerts, logs, and event data to identify potential threats, malicious activity, and indicators of compromise.
• Assess the scope, severity, and impact of incidents using advanced threat intelligence and analytical techniques.
• Develop, execute, and improve incident response plans, playbooks, and procedures to contain and mitigate security incidents.
• Coordinate incident response activities with IT, legal, compliance, and other internal stakeholders to ensure timely resolution.
• Conduct post-incident reviews, root cause analysis, and lessons-learned sessions to enhance response capabilities.
• Perform digital forensic investigations, preserving and analyzing evidence using industry-standard tools and methodologies.
• Document findings and prepare detailed incident and forensic reports for internal leadership and regulatory requirements.
• Proactively conduct threat hunting to identify advanced or persistent threats within the environment.
• Maintain awareness of emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and attack techniques through threat intelligence sources.
• Develop and refine detection rules, signatures, and indicators of compromise (IOCs).
• Manage, configure, and tune security tools including SIEM, IDS/IPS, EDR, and endpoint security platforms to optimize detection and reduce false positives.
• Collaborate with vendors and internal teams to evaluate, implement, and enhance security technologies.
• Additional duties or special projects as assigned.
  
  

Experience, Education, And Physical Requirements

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in cybersecurity, incident response, security operations, or related roles.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field required; advanced degree preferred.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills with high attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Proficiency in incident detection, investigation, and response methodologies.
• Strong knowledge of networking protocols, Microsoft operating systems, and Microsoft O365/cloud environments.
• Hands-on experience with security and forensic tools such as SIEM platforms, EDR solutions, R7 IDR, FortiGate, and FortiWAF.
• Experience contributing to or leading incident response activities, investigations, and threat hunting initiatives.
• Industry certifications such as GCIH, CIRH, or similar incident response certifications are a plus.
  
  

Compensation & Benefits

The pay range for this role is $110,000 - $150,000 per year. This range represents what the company reasonably expects to pay an associate for this role based on current market data, internal equity, and other business factors. The actual compensation offered may vary depending on factors such as relevant experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other considerations. In addition to base pay, BradyPLUS offers a comprehensive benefits package to support the health and well-being of our associates and their families. Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, Employee Assistance Programs (EAP), 401(k) Retirement and more.

About BradyPLUS

BradyPLUS is a leading national distributor of solutions for JanSan, Foodservice and Industrial Packaging. We deliver the right SUPPLIES SUPPORT to ensure businesses are more successful every day. We offer premium brands, expert advice, and exceptional customer experiences. Our 6,000 associates across 180 locations have a passion for delivering innovative solutions for the business challenges of today and tomorrow. Together, we serve thousands of customers nationwide in end markets including education, government, healthcare, hospitality, restaurants, building services, food packaging & processing, and grocery. We strive to be the best employer we can. We value people, we embrace change and we reach higher. Join us and see what the BUZZ is about! To learn more visit us at www.BradyPLUS.com .

BradyPLUS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This means that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, marital status or civil union status, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or any other characteristic protected by law. We also provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities.