Senior Security Incident Response Specialist

3 weeks ago


Durham, North Carolina, United States Avalara Full time
About the Role:
Avalara is seeking an experienced Senior Incident Response Analyst to join the Detection and Response Team. This role requires a strong background in incident response, with a focus on leading and coordinating incident response activities, including detection, analysis, containment, eradication, and recovery. The ideal candidate will have a track record of advanced technical expertise and leadership capabilities, with a strong understanding of industry best practices and compliance requirements.

Key Responsibilities:
Participate in a 24x7 Security Operations Center (SOC) environment, with on-call responsibilities.
Lead and coordinate incident response activities, including detection, analysis, containment, eradication, and recovery.
Conduct detailed analysis of security events, using SIEM, EDR, and other security technologies to investigate incidents.
Prepare accurate and detailed incident reports, including root cause analysis, impact assessment, and recommended remediation actions.
Develop and implement incident response processes, ensuring understanding of industry best practices and compliance requirements.
Collaborate across several teams, including IT, Security Operations, Legal, HR, and Compliance, to manage and reduce incidents.
Provide mentorship and guidance to junior analysts, encouraging a culture of learning and improvement.
Stay current with the latest threats, vulnerabilities, and security technologies through learning and research.

Requirements:
5+ years of demonstrated experience in incident response or similarly related functions.
In-depth knowledge of network protocols, operating systems, and malware analysis techniques.
Experience with incident response tools, including SIEM, SOAR, EDR, IDS/IPS, and forensic investigation tools.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to draw meaningful conclusions from complex data.
Experience in threat intelligence analysis and threat hunting techniques.
Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across different teams and partners.
Experience in scripting and coding, with a strong understanding of Python or an equivalent language.
Bachelor's degree in computer science, information security, or a relevant field.
Certification in areas relating to digital forensics and incident response.

About Avalara:
Avalara is a leading cloud compliance platform, processing nearly 40 billion customer API calls and over 5 million tax returns a year. We're a dynamic and innovative company, with a strong culture of ownership and achievement. We empower our people to win, and we're committed to supporting diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

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