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Howmet Aerospace Cyber Security - Senior Incident Responder in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Howmet Aerospace is currently in search of a Cyber Security, Senior Incident Responder to join the Global Information Systems group in Pittsburgh, PA. This is a crucial role in safeguarding Howmet’s digital assets through proactive detection and analysis as well as responding to cyber security incidents in a timely manner. This position provides support across Howmet’s global business and resource units.
Major Activities/Key Challenges:
Supports development of a cyber security architecture plan for the company:
Ensure compliance with Howmet Aerospace's Global Information Systems cyber architecture and processes and all supporting tools, technology, and organizational components
Serve as a subject matter expert in incident response practices, including the design of incident management and response policy and procedures, and execution of the incident response program
Support daily and emergency help chain to business segments and corporate resource units on the execution of the company’s cyber security requirements
Lead site assessments and threat analyses for Howmet Aerospace corporate and business locations
Supporting regular bench-marking exercises to test both the principles and overarching designs of our cyber security architecture
Drives change and transformation from the company’s current cyber security program to more secure states:
Receive, assess, prioritize, and resolve tier 2/3 incident escalations and also provides support on a rotating, on call schedule
Supports the daily incident identification, assessment, and response for the company's Security Information and Event Management System (SIEM)
Supports the development of a formal cyber security risk assessment program and maintaining a vulnerability/gap/response assessment program
Drives the development and deployment of the cyber security architecture for infrastructure and applications globally, ensuring architecture consistently addresses current and emerging cyber threats
Supports the development and ongoing enforcement of standards for application security, development and production as well as for third party and supply chain systems
Leads ongoing initiatives to develop, collect, and analyze integrated logs for the SIEM to assist in forensic analysis and cyber event response
Supports ongoing activities to develop, communicate, and support appropriate standards and risk controls associated with digital data
Supports the development and maintenance of a company Data Protection program
Essential knowledge, skills and abilities:
Self-driven, capable of taking initiative to proactively problem solve and identify solutions
Solid problem-solving skills; ability to create and think through complex technical problems and identify and resolve gaps / risk swiftly
Organizational skills and discipline to build and maintain structured plans
Sound judgement; ability to objectively view and assess cyber security alternatives grounded in logic
Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills to build relationships across global teams, appropriately managing difficult or highly technical conditions
Results driven and accountable for actions
Adaptable, can pivot approach to match shifting demands and navigate team dynamics
Works equally well whether independently or as part of a physical or virtual, global team
Ability to work with data of highest sensitivity in complete confidence
Basic Qualifications:
Associate’s degree from an accredited institution
Minimum 5 years leading response to cyber security incidents
Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of Hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelors’ degree from an accredited institution
Cyber security certification(s) such as: CEH, SANS GCIH, CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Security
- Experience working incident investigations including escalations 3rd party Cyber Security partners and company management
Cyber Security Operation Center experience in monitoring, incident response, or digital forensics
Knowledge of Firewall, proxy, reverse proxy, VPN
Understanding of the generated logs and security architectures.
Knowledge of standard protocols (HTTP, FTP, DNS, SSL ...)
Knowledge of Windows / Linux architectures
Knowledge of Microsoft M365 security
Salary range: $110k – $130k/year approximation (Actual compensation is subject to variation due to factors such as education, experience, skillset, and/or location).
About Howmet Aerospace
Howmet Aerospace Inc. (NYSE: HWM), headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a leading global provider of advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace and transportation industries. Our primary businesses focus on jet engine components, aerospace fastening systems, titanium structural parts and forged wheels. With $6.6 billion in revenue in 2023, our products play a crucial role in enabling fuel efficiency and lightweighting, contributing to our customers’ success and making a positive impact on the world. To learn more about the way Howmet Aerospace Inc. is advancing the sustainability of our customers, markets, and communities where we operate, review the 2023 Environmental Social and Governance report at www.howmet.com/esg-report.
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Howmet is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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