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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # SOC Incident Responder - **Company:** Optimum Communications Inc. - **Location:** Norwalk, CT, United States - **Experience:** Starter - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Security, Digital Assets, Domain Name System (DNS), Hypertext Transfer Protocols (HTTP), Internet Control Message Protocol, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Intrusion Detection Systems, Security Information and Event Management, TCP/IP, Mitre Att&ck, Information Technology, Cybercrime, Cyber Warfare - **Published:** August 18, 2026 - **Apply:** https://jobs.localjobnetwork.com/apply/add/87596598/1 ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field or equivalent work experience. * Relevant industry certifications such as Security+, GCIH, or GCIA are desirable. * Minimum 1-3 years' experience in Information Technology preferred. * Minimum 1-3 years of direct IT Security experience in Security Operations preferred. * Familiarity with AI Tools and AI First mindset * Foundational knowledge of networking and application protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/S, ICMP) and the ability to interpret related security alerts. * Familiarity with the MITRE ATT&CK framework and the NIST incident response lifecycle (NIST SP 800-61). * Strong written communication skills for clear, concise, business-friendly incident documentation and escalation. * Willingness to work in a 24x7 shift-based rotation, including nights, weekends, and holidays. ## Description Are you looking to Optimize your life? Start your exciting path to a rewarding career today! We are Optimum, a leader in the fast-paced world of connectivity, and we're seeking driven and enthusiastic professionals to join our team, empower lives, fuel businesses, and drive innovation. Connectivity is no longer a luxury, but a necessity. A career at Optimum means you'll be enabling progress and enhancing lives by providing reliable, high-speed connectivity solutions that keep the world connected. Our successes, now and in the future, are powered by our amazing product, a commitment to our people and culture, and the connections we make in our communities. If you are resourceful, collaborative, and passionate about delivering consistent excellence, Optimum is for you! Job Summary As a Security Incident Responder, you will be at the forefront of our organization's cyber defense efforts, responsible for monitoring, detecting, and responding to security incidents in real-time. You will play a crucial role in safeguarding our digital assets, identifying emerging threats, and ensuring the integrity and availability of our systems and data. Responsibilities Security Monitoring and Alert Triage: * Monitor security alerts and events generated by various security tools, including SIEM, IDS/IPS, antivirus, and endpoint detection and response (EDR) systems. * Analyze and triage security alerts to identify potential security incidents, prioritizing them based on severity, relevance, and potential impact. * Monitor across on-premises and cloud environments using the organization's SIEM, EDR, email security, and other security monitoring tooling. Incident Response and Remediation: * Collaborate with incident responders to coordinate and execute incident response procedures, including containment, eradication, and recovery efforts. * Take immediate action to mitigate security incidents, such as isolating compromised systems, blocking malicious traffic, and applying security patches or updates. * Document incident response activities, including timelines, actions taken, and lessons learned, to support post-incident analysis and reporting. 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