Incident Response Analyst I

Here at Avis Budget Group, you will be joining a team of 25,000 driven people, performing with purpose. Together, we're moving the future of transportation forward with our innovative, customer-focused solutions.

Our culture is performance driven, where we encourage and support each other to be at our best through leadership, training, tools, and rewards.

We are proud to make a positive difference to the lives of our colleagues, customers, and communities where we operate.

• Monitor and analyze alerts from CrowdStrike Falcon, Falcon Spotlight, NG-SIEM, and other enterprise security platforms.
• Work in coordination with CrowdStrike Overwatch Threat Hunters and escalations to the internal Cyber Security team.
• Perform initial triage of security events, escalating incidents to senior analysts as required.
• Assist with incident response activities including containment, eradication, and recovery under the guidance of senior team members.
• Support forensic investigations, evidence collection, and root cause analysis for security incidents.
• Collaborate with IT, Legal, and Compliance teams to ensure response activities meet PCI-DSS, SOX, and other regulatory requirements.
• Document incidents, findings, and lessons learned in accordance with established procedures.
• Participate in after-hours on-call rotation and respond to cyber security incidents as required.
• Continuously develop technical skills, including scripting and automation (Python preferred), to enhance detection and response capabilities.
• Contribute to the improvement of SOC playbooks, response processes, and threat intelligence integration.

• Bachelor's degree in Cyber Security, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• Knowledge of fundamental cybersecurity concepts, including threat vectors, malware types, and common attack techniques (MITRE ATT&CK framework).
• Familiarity with endpoint detection and response (EDR), security information and event management (SIEM), anti-malware and vulnerability management tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team-oriented, fast-paced environment.

• Paid time off
• 401K retirement plan with company matched contributions
• Access to Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability insurance
• Eligible to elect other voluntary benefits including: Group Legal, Identity Theft, Insurance, FSA, additional life insurance coverages
• Contribute up to $260 as a tax free benefit for public transportation or parking expenses
• Employee discounts, including discounted prices on purchase of Avis / Budget cars
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program for services including counseling, financial and legal consultation, referrals for care service, and more
• Exposure to CrowdStrike Falcon, Falcon Spotlight, or comparable EDR/SIEM platforms.
• Scripting/coding experience (Python strongly preferred).
• Internship, co-op, or project experience in cybersecurity operations, security monitoring, or incident response.
• Industry certifications (CompTIA Security+, CySA+, or equivalent).

The annual starting salary for this position is between $70,000 - $95,000 annually. Factors that may affect starting pay within this range include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

The fine print:

Avis Budget Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other category protected by applicable law.

This advertisement does not constitute a promise or guarantee of employment. This advertisement describes the general nature and level of this position only. Essential functions and responsibilities may change as business needs require. The compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law. This position may be with any affiliate of Avis Budget Group.