Cybersecurity Incident Response Engineer

Description

Join An Award-Winning Team!

Omega Systems is a nationally recognized technology solutions firm serving a growing number of businesses across the Northeast. We regularly seek talent willing to take on new challenges and innovative methodologies to accommodate our expanding footprint. If you are passionate about IT and eager to benefit from personal development, team-based collaborations, and abundant opportunities, consider joining the Omega Systems family and becoming part of our story.

Position: Cybersecurity Incident Response Engineer
Reports To: Manager of Security & Technology
Division: SOC
FSLA: Exempt
Office Designation: Hybrid | Full-time
Office Location: Reading, PA or Stamford, CT 

Schedule: Mon–Fri, 8:00AM–5:00PM | On-call one week/month for P1 escalation of SOC alerts

Travel: Minimal

Position Overview

We’re looking for a Cybersecurity Incident Response Engineer to join our team supporting Managed Service Provider (MSP) clients. This is a hands-on, high-impact role focused on detecting, investigating, and responding to cybersecurity threats in real time. If you thrive in high-pressure environments, love digging into forensic data, and have a proactive mindset toward stopping cybercriminals in their tracks—this role is for you.

You'll be part of a collaborative security team working to monitor, protect, and enhance security postures across diverse environments. You’ll serve as the front line of defense, leading incident response efforts and contributing to continuous improvement in threat detection and remediation.

Key Responsibilities

Incident Response & Threat Detection

• Lead incident investigations including evidence collection, root cause analysis, and impact assessments.
• Develop and execute playbooks for responding to security incidents, minimizing response time and business disruption.
• Monitor SIEM and endpoint detection tools for anomalous behavior and escalate potential threats.
• Perform threat hunting to proactively identify risks and mitigate them before they escalate.

Security Operations & Engineering

• Configure and manage cybersecurity tools including firewalls, IDS/IPS, EDR, MDR
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and coordinate with stakeholders to close security gaps.
• Design and implement alerting infrastructure and detection logic for timely threat identification.

Strategic Security Initiatives

• Develop and maintain security policies, incident response protocols, and disaster recovery plans.
• Stay informed on current and emerging threats, applying threat intelligence to strengthen defenses.
• Provide security awareness training to technical teams and end users to build a security-first culture.

Collaboration & Leadership

• Work closely with internal Omega teams and external clients to deliver best-in-class security services.
• Contribute to cross-functional security projects, audits, and compliance initiatives.
• May be asked to support additional projects or responsibilities as needed.

Required Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in IT or security operations, preferably in a multi-client (MSP) environment.
• Strong understanding of incident response frameworks and digital forensics.
• Hands-on experience with tools such as SIEM, EDR, MDR
• Experience with vulnerability scanning and penetration testing tools.
• Familiarity with network security architecture, including segmentation, VPNs, and secure protocols.
• Ability to communicate technical findings effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Comfortable with scripting or automation for response processes is a plus.

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Certifications such as CompTIA Security , CEH, GCIH, or similar.
• Experience with cloud security monitoring (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Familiarity with compliance frameworks like NIST, or CIS Controls
• Practical experience with forensic tools and methodologies.

Work Environment

This position operates in a professional office setting and routinely uses standard IT equipment such as computers and phones. On-call support for scheduled maintenance is required occasionally.

EEO STATEMENT
The Company's policy provides equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees. Omega Systems provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to actual or perceived race including hair texture and natural hair styles), color, religion, religious creed (including religious dress and religious grooming practices), sex (including pregnancy, perceived pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender, gender identity (including transgender identity, status and transitioning), gender expression and sex stereotyping, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition or information (including genetic information), family care or medical leave status, military caregiver status, military status, veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking, enrollment in a public assistance program, engaging in protected communications regarding employee wages, requesting a reasonable accommodation on the basis of disability or bona fide religious belief or practice, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal laws. Applicants, as well as employees who are or have become disabled, must be able to perform the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation. The Company shall determine reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis in accordance with applicable law.

Qualifications

Salary : $80,000 - $110,000