Incident Response Analyst

IEM, (Industrial Electric Manufacturing, Inc.) is the largest independent full-line manufacturer of custom electrical distribution and power quality equipment in North America. IEM has delivered customer-specific solutions to meet the ever-changing power requirements of growth industries in North America for over half a century. This position offers an exciting opportunity within an innovative, employee-oriented company

Job Summary: We are seeking a skilled and motivated Incident Response Analyst to join our cybersecurity team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for detecting, analyzing, and responding to security incidents while also collaborating with and monitoring the performance of our external Security Operations Center (SOC) team. This role requires a proactive approach to identifying vulnerabilities and implementing effective incident response strategies.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor security alerts and incidents using various security tools and technologies.
• Collaborate with the external SOC team to ensure timely detection and response to security incidents.
• Conduct thorough investigations of security incidents, including data breaches, malware infections, and unauthorized access.
• Analyze and correlate security events to identify patterns and potential threats.
• Understands risks associated with investigations and escalates them appropriately.
• Develops and maintains professional working relationships with investigation colleagues, business teams and relevant support areas.
• Develop and implement incident response plans and procedures to mitigate risks and minimize impact.
• Act as a liaison between internal teams and the external SOC, ensuring effective communication and coordination during incidents.
• Review and assess the performance of the external SOC team, providing feedback and recommendations for improvement.
• Prepare detailed incident reports and documentation for management and compliance purposes.
• Stay current with the latest cybersecurity trends, threats, and technologies.
• Participate in security awareness training and provide guidance to staff on best practices.
• Assist in the development and execution of tabletop exercises and incident response drills.
• Support post-incident reviews to identify lessons learned and improve response processes.
• Understands risks associated with investigations and escalates them appropriately
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Proven experience in incident response, security operations, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles, threat landscapes, and incident response methodologies.
• Familiarity with security tools such as SIEM, IDS/IPS, firewalls, and endpoint protection solutions.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and compliance standards (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, PCI-DSS).
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work under pressure.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to convey technical information to non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience working with external vendors or SOC teams is a plus.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CEH, GCIH) are a plus.