Cybersecurity Responder

Who You Are: You are self-motivated and ready to “roll up your sleeves." While you are an independent contributor, you are also collaborative. You can spearhead a project and see it through from start to completion. As a team player, you navigate cross-functional teams and work well with team members in other business units and departments toward a common goal. An Innovator — you see gaps in current processes or workflows as an opportunity to improve and try something new. A lifelong learner and always seeking out opportunities to learn and upskill, you understand the importance of thorough and secure screenings and are interested in the Human Capital sector and the confluence of people, process, and technology.
What You'll Do 
This vital role,  Cybersecurity Responder , is integrated into our Security Operations team, tasked with safeguarding an international user base by monitoring, analyzing, and responding to cybersecurity threats. As a part of our dynamic team, you will engage in a variety of activities from incident response to security tuning and proactive threat hunting. This position not only requires technical acumen but also a passion for continuous learning and collaboration with multiple teams. Security Detections: Accurately respond to and document security incidents, following detailed procedures to track and resolve issues.  Use Case Implementation: Design and automated use cases for threat detection, enhancing the robustness of our security framework.  Incident Management: Manage security breaches, participate in containment strategies, conduct forensic analysis, and drive the eradication of threats.  Proactive Threat Hunting: Utilize existing and emerging threat intelligence to conduct and review threat hunts, managing any identified risks.  Tuning and Optimization: Take ownership of tuning security tools and processes, ensuring efficient operation and effective threat coverage. What You May Need to be Successful: Location: This position is remote but requires residency in Mexico, preferably in or near Mexico City. Education: Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related fields, or equivalent technical certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM). Experience: Minimum of 3 years in cybersecurity, with proven skills in incident response and threat management. OnCall Requirement: Ability to participate in an oncall rotation approximately once a month, which may include additional oncalls during longer months. Skills: Strong technical understanding of cybersecurity practices, including proactive and reactive measures. Abilities: Excellent analytical and documentation skills, with the ability to perform under pressure and manage multiple priorities. Certifications: Certifications like CISSP, CISM, or CompTIA Security+ are highly desirable.
Why First Advantage is Your Next Big Career Move
First Advantage is going through a technology transformation We are looking for experts who are excited to work with advanced technologies and provide best-in-class user experiences, drive the development and deployment of scalable solutions, and smoothly guide our agile teams and clients through meaningful changes as we continue to expand our impact.

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