Role
Under general direction, identifies and responds to potential security threats using advanced detection techniques and tools. Applies threat-hunting strategies, investigates anomalies, and implements effective response measures. This is a hybrid role.
Essential Responsibilities
- Proactively searches for indicators of compromise (IOCs) throughout the Recology’s Enterprise environment.
- Utilizes the advanced threat detection tools and techniques that are in place to uncover hidden threats within the network and systems.
- Analyzes security logs, network traffic, and other data sources to identify anomalies and potential security incidents.
- Configures and tunes security tools such as SIEM (Security Information and Event Management), IDS/IPS (Intrusion Detection/Prevention Systems), and endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions.
- Evaluates and recommends new security tools and technologies to improve threat detection capabilities.
- Collaborates with the Incident Response team to contain, eradicate, and recover from security incidents.
- Documents findings and provides detailed reports on incidents and investigations.
- Stays informed about the latest threats, vulnerabilities, and attack methods.
- Analyzes threat intelligence feeds and data to create detection and response processes.
- Shares relevant threat information with internal teams to enhance overall security posture.
- Develops and refines threat hunting methodologies and playbooks.
- Participates in post-incident reviews to assess and enhance security processes and controls.
- Sets up automated vulnerability scans and works with the different lines of business to mitigate vulnerabilities detected.
- Develops technical methodologies that support functional security procedures.
- Performs security measures to prevent intrusion, vulnerabilities, and other threats.
- Evaluates detection, fand traffic log data to identify patterns and trends.
- Designs, configures and utilizes security applications to understand and mitigate risk.
- Handles moderately complex issues and problems and refers more complex issues to higher-level staff.
- Possesses solid working knowledge of subject matter.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to qualify is:
- Two to Four years of related experience.
- Security + Certification preferred.
- Experience with computer programs, including Microsoft Office suite of applications.
- Expertise in advanced threat detection and incident response.
- Familiarity with security AI and how the technology can enhance Recology’s security posture.
- Working knowledge of Crowdstrike, Windows Defender, Bitsight, NMAP, Windows Defender, Cloudflare.
- Ability to work as part of a team.
- Analytical and collaborative with strong technical and problem-solving skills.
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.
Recology Offers
- An ecologically innovative company that finds and mentors people committed to protecting the environment and sustaining our communities.
- The largest employee-owned resource recovery company in the industry with terrific benefits to help you prosper.
- A creative and caring culture that values community, diversity, altruism, accountability, collaboration, and learning by doing.
- An inspired company mission driven to use and return resources to their best and highest use through the practice of the 4R’s: Reduce, Re-use, Recycle, and Recologize.
- Distinct professional challenges to connect with, care for, and grow community that sees a world without waste.
Recology Benefits May Include
- Paid time off and paid holidays.
- Health and wellness benefits including medical, dental, and vision.
- Retirement plans (Employee Stock Ownership Plan, 401(k) with match).
- Annual wellness incentives.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Educational assistance.
- Commuting benefits.
- Employee referral program.
Supplemental Information
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job; and pursuant to applicable law, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal records. It is important that you provide accurate information on the job application, inaccurate information may cause delays in the processing of your application and/or may disqualify you as a candidate.
Recology is an equal opportunity employer committed to supporting an inclusive and diverse work environment where employees are valued, heard, and provided development opportunities. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis that is prohibited by law.
This description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, effort, work conditions, and benefits associated with the job.