Company Description
At MDA Edge, we help clients reinvent innovation, optimize operations, and reshape perceptions, ensuring they remain at the forefront of today’s fast-evolving world. We connect the right talent to the right opportunities through a comprehensive ecosystem that unites human intelligence and technology, guided by our core values of Quality, Commitment, Partnership, and Ingenuity. Specializing in workforce solutions, our services include Contingent Staffing, Bulk/Project Staffing, and Direct Hire services across diverse industries such as IT, Healthcare, Life Sciences, and more. We deliver unmatched results with a global network of highly skilled professionals, operating in countries including the USA, Canada, Germany, Japan, and beyond. Join us for a dynamic workplace offering rapid career growth, excellent benefits, and a healthy work-life balance.
Location: Remote (U.S.-based)
Compensation: Base ($85k to $158k ) + 8% annual bonus (performance-based)
Visa Sponsorship: Not available
Schedule: Some on-call support required
Position Purpose:
- Resolve security incidents and recommend improvements to strengthen enterprise security.
- Execute incident response plans and contribute to scalable preventative security measures.
- Identify attack patterns and enhance the organization's defensive posture.
- Collaborate with business units on remediation plans and present insights to senior leadership.
- Review production systems and network configurations to ensure compliance with security standards.
- Prepare and manage prevention and resolution processes for security breaches.
- Implement audit schedules, review access authorizations, and perform access control testing.
- Develop automated scripts and contingency plans triggered during detected cyberattacks.
- Coordinate with Information Security Architects, Engineers, and infrastructure stakeholders.
- Manage prioritized alert notifications, escalation trees, and triage of security alerts.
- Integrate third-party threat monitoring and reporting systems with internal communications tools.
- Conduct post-incident analyses using logs and traffic data to identify intrusions or policy violations.
- Ensure adherence to all information security policies and standards.
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, mathematics, statistics, or a related field.
- 4–6 years of professional cybersecurity experience.
- Equivalent experience considered based on proven skill and accomplishments.
Technical Skills:
- 4–6 years of cloud cybersecurity experience focused on incident triage and response.
- Hands-on experience with AWS and Azure environments.
- Strong understanding of threat actor tools, tactics, and processes (TTPs).
- Knowledge of Indicators of Compromise (IOC).
- Experience with Wiz and Wiz Defend preferred.
- Expertise in endpoint protection and enterprise detection tools (e.g., CrowdStrike, MS Defender).
- Solid understanding of network infrastructure (routers, switches, firewalls).
Certifications (preferred):
- SANS GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC), GIAC Certified Intrusion Analyst (GCIA), or GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH).
Preferred Experience:
- Healthcare industry exposure (helpful but not required).
Soft Skills:
- Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to manage projects and work independently.
- Strong accuracy, judgment, and decision-making under pressure.
- Clear communication and presentation capabilities.
