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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Incident Response/Operations Engineer... - **Company:** Philadelphia Insurance Companies - **Location:** New York, NY, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $119,000.0 - $165,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Apple Mac Systems, Bash Shell, Cyber Security, System Configuration, Data Integrity, Linux, File Systems, Perl (Programming Language), Data Intelligence, Python (Programming Language), Windows PowerShell, Regular Expressions, Ruby, Security Log, TCP/IP, Computer Network Technologies, Large Language Models - **Published:** August 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000glon7d ## About the Role + 8 or more years of experience in an operational cybersecurity role + 3 or more years of hands-on incident response experience + Experience developing and delivering on incident and program status for leadership + Experience in threat hunting including leveraging intelligence data to proactively find and iteratively investigate suspicious behavior across networks and systems + Experience analyzing network and host-based security events + Proficient System Administration with either Microsoft Windows or Linux + Proficient with CLI shells such as PowerShell or bash + Proficient with Security Log infrastructure configuration such as Windows Event Forwarding (WEF) or syslog + Proficient in an interpreted language such as Python, Perl, or Ruby + Familiarity with regular expressions + Familiarity with Large Language Models tools such as Ollama + Knowledge of operating systems, file systems, and memory structures on Windows, MacOS and Linux + Knowledge of networking technologies, specifically TCP/IP and the related protocols + Understanding of networks, operating systems, and architecture and how they affect the security posture of a company + Strong problem-solving aptitude + Demonstrated ownership of projects or tasks + Strong verbal and written communication skills + Demonstrated professionalism and a calm demeanor while dealing with complex or high-urgency situations ## Description As the Senior Incident Response/Operations Engineer under the Global Fusion Center US Operations, you will handle day-to-day maintenance of security infrastructure in addition to proactive threat hunting and incident response. Your role will be key in the development, installation, configuration, and continuous improvement of the global security operations service and be critical in the response to external and internal threats. This position will require a blend of technical expertise, analytical skills, and effective communication abilities to ensure swift and efficient handling of security events. You will also be expected to identify opportunities to automate and improve effectiveness of operations. Essential Job Functions: + Conduct security investigations and lead security incident response in a cross-functional environment and drive incident resolution + Monitor security systems and infrastructure to support best performance and reliability + Implement and manage security tools and processes, to detect and mitigate threats + Maintain robust security feeds and ensure data integrity + Proactively look for threats working with level one analysts, affected teams and security vendors + Author threat detection rules and subsequent SOAR playbooks + Refine operational metrics, key performance indicators, and service level objectives to measure Security Operations and Incident Response services + Identify and implement security process automation, continuously improving processes and tools + Be a technical subject matter expert for Security Operations and incident Response services + Provide expertise to partnered security teams in mitigation of those threats + Communicate complex technical information clearly and concisely to both technical and non-technical audiences + Collaborate with partner security teams to offer guidance and bolster support of the organization's security infrastructure + Build, cultivate, and maintain positive relationships with internal customers to identify and facilitate solutions to increase the impact of the team's work + Influence and align the team's vision and strategy ## Related Videos - [An Applied Introduction to eBPF with Go](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1075-an-applied-introduction-to-ebpf-with-go) - [Applying Agile Principles to Incident Management ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/101-applying-agile-principles-to-incident-management) - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [Coffee with Developers: David Heinemeier Hansson](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/875-coffee-with-developers-david-heinemeier-hansson) - [Turning Container security up to 11 with Capabilities](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/718-turning-container-security-up-to-11-with-capabilities) - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) ## Related Articles - [9 Ways to Make Money Hacking](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/333-9-ways-to-make-money-hacking) - [Events like RSAC Get You CISOs. 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