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P2
ISIR.GEN.P2
Developing
Information Security / Incident Response

Developing

ISIR.GEN.P2

P2P2 — Developing Professionalmedium0.70draftglobalv1

Independently handles moderately complex incidents and requires only general instructions on new or unfamiliar incidents.

Level
P2 · P2 — Developing Professional · 1–3 yrs
Function · Focus
Information Security / Incident Response · General
Market pay (median)
Pay basis
model pending

Independently handles moderately complex incidents and requires only general instructions on new or unfamiliar incidents.

The story of this role

Who does this work

Information Security Analyst, a skilled problem-solver seeking to protect their organization from security threats.

The problem this role solves

  • The external problem: Rising incidents of cyber attacks and data breaches that jeopardize sensitive information.
  • The internal problem: Feeling overwhelmed by the complexity of security incidents and the pressure to respond quickly and effectively.
  • Why it matters: Believing that every organization has a right to secure and protect its information assets.

The plan

  1. 1. Monitor security alerts and system logs to identify potential threats.
  2. 2. Conduct thorough incident analysis to determine the nature and impact of security incidents.
  3. 3. Collaborate with teams to develop and implement effective remediation strategies.
  4. 4. Document findings and create reports to communicate incidents and responses.
  5. 5. Continue to enhance skills and knowledge through ongoing training and education.

What's at stake

Failures to detect or adequately respond to incidents lead to severe data breaches. Loss of trust from stakeholders, resulting in decreased collaboration and support. Increased stress and frustration from the pressure of unresolved security threats.

Success looks like

The organization successfully mitigates security incidents, reducing potential downtime and financial loss. Stakeholders trust the Information Security team, leading to a proactive security culture. Personal satisfaction in knowing that their efforts protect the organization's vital information.

Summary

Independently handles moderately complex incidents and requires only general instructions on new or unfamiliar incidents.

Level — P2 — Developing Professional

Early-career professional; developing skills, handles routine tasks with some independence

Scope
Defined deliverables / small features
Autonomy
General supervision; reviewed at milestones
Complexity
Some non-routine problems; applies established patterns
Impact
Own and immediate-team deliverables
Decision rights
Routine technical choices within guidance
Leadership
May guide interns
Typical experience
1–3 yrs

Core outputs

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Responsibilities8

  • Perform deeper forensic analysis on a compromised hostcommonlevel
  • Coordinate with IT team to isolate a section of the networkcommonlevel
  • Refine incident reportscommonlevel
  • Develop incident response strategiescommonlevel
  • Participate in post-incident reviewscommonlevel
  • Train junior team members on incident responsecommonlevel
  • Maintain incident response toolscommonlevel
  • Communicate with stakeholders during incidentscommonlevel

Tasks3

  • Perform forensic analysiscommonlevel
  • Coordinate network isolationcommonlevel
  • Refine and report incidentscommonlevel

Skills8

  • Forensic analysiscommonlevel
  • Network isolationcommonlevel
  • Report refinementcommonlevel
  • Incident strategy developmentcommonlevel
  • Post-incident reviewcommonlevel
  • Tool maintenancecommonlevel
  • Stakeholder communicationcommonlevel
  • Training and mentoringcommonlevel

Knowledge8

  • Forensic analysis techniquescommonlevel
  • Network securitycommonlevel
  • Incident reporting standardscommonlevel
  • Incident response strategiescommonlevel
  • Post-incident processescommonlevel
  • Tool maintenance and usagecommonlevel
  • Stakeholder communicationcommonlevel
  • Training methodologiescommonlevel

competency8

  • Analytical thinkingcommonlevel
  • Effective communicationcommonlevel
  • Time managementcommonlevel
  • Problem Solvingcommonlevel
  • Technical proficiencycommonlevel
  • Team leadershipcommonlevel
  • Adaptabilitycommonlevel
  • Strategic Thinkingcommonlevel

qualification3

  • 2+ years of experience in incident response or a closely related security fieldcommonlevel
  • GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH) preferredcommonlevel
  • Proficiency in forensic analysis toolscommonlevel
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O*NET / SOC

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