Cybersecurity Engineer (Incident Response)

TL;DR

Cybersecurity Engineer (Incident Response): Designing proactive defenses and detection rules for a large-scale financial environment with an accent on SIEM analytics, threat hunting, and incident response. Focus on building robust detection logic, automating security workflows, and integrating AI-driven insights to mitigate complex cyber threats.

Location: Must be based in or able to commute to Arlington, TX (Hybrid: 2 days/week in office)

Company

hirify.global is a mission-focused financial services organization driving innovation in cybersecurity and technology.

What you will do

• Develop and maintain detection rules within SIEM to identify anomalous behaviors and emerging threats.
• Manage and correlate high-volume telemetry to produce actionable security insights.
• Align detection engineering with CSIRT goals and integrate with incident response workflows.
• Perform threat hunting and gap analysis to strengthen overall detection capabilities.
• Investigate security incidents from initial detection through to containment and recovery.
• Conduct purple teaming exercises to validate detection coverage and identify security gaps.

Requirements

• Must be authorized to work in the US without visa sponsorship.
• 1-5 years of experience in Cybersecurity, Network Engineering, or IT operations.
• Strong understanding of SIEM analytics, NIST Incident Response, and MITRE ATT&CK Framework.
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python or PowerShell.
• Solid knowledge of TCP/IP, Active Directory, and cloud security fundamentals.
• Ability to work in a hybrid environment with 2 days per week in the Arlington, TX office.

Nice to have

• Security certifications such as CISSP, CCNP-Security, GIAC, CEH, or CPTS.
• Experience with AI and LLMs in the context of threat detection and analysis.
• Background in Agile, CI/CD, and DevOps environments.

Culture & Benefits

• Generous benefits package effective from day one.
• 401K matching and tuition assistance programs.
• 12 weeks of 100% paid bonding leave for new parents.
• GM employee auto discount and community service pay.
• Flexible hybrid work environment with a focus on innovation and community.