Senior Incident Response Analyst (Cybersecurity)

TL;DR

Senior Incident Response Analyst (Cybersecurity): Leading and executing complex incident response investigations and improving detection and response capabilities with an accent on in-depth forensic analysis across endpoint, network, cloud, and identity platforms. Focus on determining root cause, scope, and impact, and mentoring junior analysts.

Location: Hybrid, based in Manila, Philippines

Company

hirify.global is a company focused on empowering others, with a culture dedicated to career development and collaboration.

What you will do

• Lead and coordinate responses for high-severity security incidents including malware, ransomware, and APTs.
• Perform in-depth incident investigations, containment, and recovery across various platforms.
• Conduct advanced forensic analysis to determine root cause, scope, and impact.
• Develop and refine incident response playbooks and standard operating procedures.
• Serve as an escalation point and mentor for junior and mid-level analysts.
• Lead post-incident reviews and drive actionable improvements.

Requirements

• 7–10 years of experience in cybersecurity, with significant hands-on experience in incident response or digital forensics.
• Strong understanding of attacker tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) aligned with MITRE ATT&CK.
• Proficiency with SIEM, EDR/XDR, network security tools, and log analysis.
• Solid understanding of Windows, Linux, and cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Ability to remain calm and decisive under pressure during high-impact incidents.
• Prior experience in a formal SOC or IR team leadership or mentorship role.

Nice to have

• GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH) or equivalent.
• Experience with cloud incident response and SaaS platforms.
• Experience in highly regulated industries (e.g., financial services, healthcare).

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative, engaging, and inclusive environment.
• Commitment to empowering associates to be authentic and bring their best to work.
• Focus on recognizing and celebrating unique perspectives.
• Uses AI tools in the recruiting process, with human review for all employment decisions.