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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Incident Response Specialist, Analyst - **Company:** MUFG Americas - **Location:** Tempe, AZ, United States (Remote available) - **Salary:** $85,000.0 - $123,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Antivirus Softwares, Apple Mac Systems, Unix, Cloud Computing Security, Cyber Security, Computer Networks, Databases, Linux, DevOps, Disaster Recovery, Hardware Security Module, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Network Packet, Network Security, Network Protocols, Open Source Technology, Systems Development Life Cycle, System Software, Office365, Software Security, Mitre Att&ck, Firewalls (Computer Science), Tanium Platform Expertise, Information Technology - **Published:** August 21, 2026 - **Apply:** https://mufgub.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/MUFG-Careers/job/Tempe-AZ/Incident-Response-Specialist--Analyst_10078840-WD ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Cyber Security, Computer Science, or related discipline * 1 + years of experience working in the Cybersecurity Operations or Information Security * Relevant technical and industry certifications, such as CISSP, ISSMP, SANS, GIAC, GCIA, CISM, CEH, GCFA, GCFE, GCIH, or GSEC are preferred * Experience in one or more security domains including Incident Response and Forensics, Security Governance and Oversight, Security Risk Management, Network Security, or Threat and Vulnerability Management preferred Desired Skills * Understanding of enterprise detection and response technologies and processes (advanced threat detection tools, intrusion detection/prevention systems, network packet analysis, endpoint detection and response, firewalls, Anti malware/anti-virus, Security Information and Event Management tools, etc.) * Experience with information security risk management, including information security audits, reviews, and risk assessments * Knowledge of or experience with Cloud Security, DevOps and AI assisted Incident Response * Strong tasks and time management skills * Able to communicate well both verbal and written * Japanese languages knowledge or fluency * Experienced with CrowdStrike, Tanium, Proofpoint, WAF, O365 security, AWS Security, and open-source incident response and forensic tools * Ability to perform risk analysis utilizing logs and other information compiled from various sources * Understanding of network protocols, operating systems (Windows, Unix, Linux, databases), and mobile device security * Knowledge in one or more security domains including Security Governance and Oversight, Security Risk Management, Network Security, Threat and Vulnerability Management, or Incident Response and Forensics * Knowledge of cloud security, networks, databases, and applications * Knowledge of the various types of cyber-attacks and their implementations * A fundamental understanding of enterprise cybersecurity frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK and Cyber Kill Chain * Ability to document and explain technical details in a concise, understandable manner * Experience in operational processes such as security monitoring, data correlation, troubleshooting, security operations, etc. Education *Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a closely-related discipline, or an equivalent combination of formal education and experience Visa sponsorship/support is based on business needs. We do not anticipate providing visa sponsorship/support for this position. ## Description * Conduct analysis of artifacts to determine methods of intrusion and best course of resolution while driving security improvement * Strong Incident Response knowledge and experience * Theoretical and practical knowledge with Mac OS, Linux, Windows operating systems and clouds * Experience with security data collection, analysis and correlation * Well-developed analytic, qualitative, and quantitative reasoning skills * Demonstrated creative problem-solving abilities * Security event monitoring, investigation, and overall incident response process * Investigate potential cybersecurity events across multiple environments using various tools and techniques * Development of information security policies, standards, and procedures * Understanding of offensive security to include common attack methods * Understanding of how to pivot across multiple datasets to correlate artifacts for a single security event * A diverse skill base in both product security and information security including organizational structure and administration practices, system development and maintenance procedures, system software and hardware security controls, access controls, computer operations, physical and environmental controls, and backup and recovery procedures. * Knowledge and experience in security and regulatory frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST 800 series, FFIEC, SOC2, FedRAMP, STAR, etc.) * Support inquiries from compliance teams such as IT risk management and internal and external auditors to ensure documentation is complete and processes are in compliance with information security policies * Support the development of security operations detections, playbooks, and automations to ensure threat detection, monitoring, response, and forensics activities align with best practices, minimize gaps in detection and response, and provide comprehensive mitigation of threats * Reviews internal logs and alerts to identify potential cybersecurity events. Triage cases based on output from automated alerts, and determine when to escalate to other teams * Analyzes security data from all systems in real time to spot and thwart potential threats, attacks, and other violations * Analyzes compromised systems and remediates to a clean state * Performs breach indicator assessments to investigate network traffic for malicious activity * Assists with internal or third-party employee investigations * Assists in the production of various reports which identify and analyze relevant upcoming and ongoing threats to the enterprise * Research evolving threats, techniques, tools, and vulnerabilities in support of information security efforts * Stays current with information security program developments, industry frameworks, changes in the company, industry trends, and current security practices ## Related Videos - [WeAreDevelopers LIVE - Node and Package Security](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2138-wearedevelopers-live-node-and-package-security) - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [From DevOps to Scaled DevOps: How We’re Rebuilding Continuous Delivery as a Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100018-from-devops-to-scaled-devops-how-we-re-rebuilding-continuous-delivery-as-a-platform) - [Checkmate: 5 Real Incidents That Can End a Software Company](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100126-checkmate-5-real-incidents-that-can-end-a-software-company) - [#90DaysOfDevOps - The DevOps Learning Journey](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/548-90daysofdevops-the-devops-learning-journey) - [The Time Paradox: Building Timezone-Safe Python/Django Applications](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1915-the-time-paradox-building-timezone-safe-python-django-applications) ## Related Articles - [9 Ways to Make Money Hacking](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/333-9-ways-to-make-money-hacking) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [The Best Job Search Websites of 2025](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/368-the-best-job-search-websites-of-2025) - [Understanding and Mitigating Common Web Vulnerabilities](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/565-understanding-and-mitigating-common-web-vulnerabilities)