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Incident Response Coordinator

  • Team Security
  • Location Alpharetta, Georgia, United States
  • Position Type Full time
  • Reference Number R0071582
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Job Description

Ready to take your career global?

Make your mark at one of the biggest names in payments. As part of the Global Cybersecurity Incident Management (GCIM) team you will coordinate containment, eradication and post-incident activities for critical cyber security incidents. You will play a key role in the Incident Response Team (IRT) overseeing, validating and documenting containment acting as a point of escalation for our Global Security Operations Center (GSOC). Following security incident containment & recovery you will be responsible for engaging with key stakeholders for any Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and post-incident activity, ensuring we have reduced the chances of incident recurrence and assessed the efficiency of our incident response techniques and procedures.

What you’ll own

  • Coordinate incident response in line with the corporate security incident response plan.

  • Manage post-incident activity to include scheduling and chairing Post Incident Reviews (PIR), the documentation of Root Cause Analysis and the tracking of actions to prevent incident recurrence.

  • Provides 24x7 on-call incident management support on rotation for critical security incidents.

  • Stays up to date with new and emerging threats that can affect the organization's information assets, third party software/solutions, IT configuration changes, and network/system.

  • Provides executive level written communication during incident response for inquiries related to security incidents or assigned cases.

  • Coordinate the remediation of findings from the organization’s Bug Bounty Program working directly with whitehat researchers.

  • Works closely with Risk Management teams to document identified risks and issues highlighted through post-incident or root cause analysis activities.

  • Maintains a working knowledge of key data security frameworks and regulations such as PCI (Payment Card Industry)/Logical Security guidelines and models, HIPPA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act), (GDPR) General Data Protection Regulation, PII (Personally Identifiable Information), NIST CSF (Cyber Security Framework).

  • Collaborates with Legal and Privacy Offices throughout the company on critical data protection/security incidents.

  • Participates in reviews and assessments to provide recommendations to enhance or improve the security posture of environments as part of post incident activities and lessons learned.

  • Maintain and follow runbooks for day-to-day incident response activities in line with the corporate security incident response plan.


What you’ll bring

  • Relevant Experience or Degree in: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Info Security, or related field. Or relevant work experience in a related field.

  • Typically Minimum 2 Years Relevant Experience with Incident Management or Incident Response

  • Knowledge of network operations or engineering or system administration on Unix, Linux, MAC (Message Authentication Code), or Windows; common security operations, intrusion detection systems, Security Incident Event Management systems, Penetration Testing, Web Application assessment, Secure Coding practices, Cloud Technologies.

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.

  • Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate ideas and persuade others to accomplish challenging goals and objectives.

  • Ability to facilitate meetings and enable discussions that lead to resolution and communicate results.

  • Skills / Knowledge - Developing professional expertise, applies company policies and procedures to resolve a variety of issues.

  • Job Complexity - Works on problems of moderate scope where analysis of situations or data requires a review of a variety of factors. Exercises judgement within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action. Builds productive internal/external working relationships.

  • Supervision - Normally receives general instructions on routine work, detailed instructions on new projects or assignments.

  • Industry Knowledge - Continued self-education of new and emerging threats and relevant processes, controls, or technologies to mitigate them.

  • Incident Response - Knowledge and skills to contribute to all phases of Incident Response.

It’s a bonus if you have

  • ITIL V4

  • Professional security certifications such as CompTIA Security+/ Cybersecurity Analyst+, or Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP), or CISM(Certified Information Security Manager), or CISA(Certified-Information-Systems-Auditor), or GSEC (GIAC Security Essentials), or GCIH (GIAC Certified Incident Handler)

  • Knowledge of industry standard security compliance programs PCI (Payment Card Industry), GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation), NIST Cyber Security Framework etc.)

  • Cloud Knowledge or certifications such as Google Cloud Fundamental or AWS Foundations

  • Experience working in Google Workspace and JIRA.

About the team

Our inclusive and global teams win together every day. We’re proud to have the best minds in the industry, who you can learn from as you grow your career. The people, the energy, the connections – it’s unmatched. Come and be part of an ever-evolving company and get dynamic opportunities that go beyond borders.

What makes a Globalpayer?

Globalpayers think like a client, act like an owner and win as one team. We’re curious and innovative – always finding better ways to deliver impact. We empower each other to make decisions, and it’s our passion that drives excellence in everything we set out to do.

Does this sound like you? Then you sound like a Globalpayer. Apply now to take your career global.

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Applicant must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future; We will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa).

Diversity and EEO Statements

Global Payments is an organization that stands against racism, intolerance and injustice in all its forms — one that respects, honors and celebrates the diversity of our team members and the differences among us. Our commitment to fostering a company culture that values and respects Inclusion and Diversity is steadfast. Standing together as one company, we will continue to work to drive positive change for the communities in which we live and work and stamp out injustice.

Global Payments is an equal opportunity employer. Global Payments provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected by law. Those applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application and/or interview process should notify a representative of the Human Resources Department.

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    We offer access to medical coverage that supports the health and wellbeing for you and your family.

  • My Money

    In addition to base salary, you may be eligible for bonuses and/or equity awards, determined by role, level, impact, and our policies.

    My Lifestyle

    We have a dedicated Wellness Week each year – which includes an extra paid day off - so you can take time to relax, recharge and invest in your wellbeing.

  • My Family

    FLEX, our family inclusion community, offers support for all Globalpayers at every stage, from raising families to caring for loved ones

  • My Time Off

    We offer paid time off and public holidays so you can rest, recharge and spend time on what matters most.

    Application steps

    Submit Your Application

    Here's where we'll learn a little about you, why you want to join Global Payments, and why you'd be a good addition to our team. You'll also need to upload your resume and a cover letter too.

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    Application Review

    Once you’ve submitted your application, Globalpayers will review it and see if you’re a good match for the role, team and culture. If you’re successful, we'll invite you for an interview where we can get to know each other better.

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    Interview with a Globalpayer

    This is the time where we get to know you better, and your opportunity to learn more about us. The best way to thrive is to bring your whole self to the conversation. We’ll ask about your skills and experiences, as well as your career aspirations. Depending on the role, you might have multiple interviews with various Globalpayers.

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    Offer and Onboarding

    The exciting part! If you’re the best candidate, your recruiter will be in touch to confirm your offer. If you accept, we’ll walk you through the next steps of what you can expect during your background check and onboarding process to get you ready to become an official Globalpayer.

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