Crypto.com

Incident Response Engineer

Crypto.com

Posted 2 months ago

Employment Type

Full Time

Location

Dubai

Job Listing No Longer Available

This job posting is no longer accepting applications. It may be more than 30 days old or the position has been filled.

Requirements

Cybersecurity, Incident Response, Digital Forensics, Log Analysis, Python scripting, PowerShell scripting, EDR, SIEM, NGFW, MITRE ATT&CK

Required Skills

incident response Digital Forensics EDR SIEM NGFW IDS/IPS DLP Python PowerShell Linux Windows Cloud Security MITRE ATT&CK Threat Hunting Log Analysis AI automation

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Act as part of the ETMSA / Cyber Fusion Centre team to manage the full incident response lifecycle: Preparation, Identification, Containment, Eradication, Recovery and Lessons Learned.
  • Respond to security incidents escalated from 24/7 SOC and other channels, assess scope, risk and impact, and lead technical remediation.
  • Perform deep-dive analysis across endpoints, network, and cloud environments using EDR, NGFW, IDS/IPS, SIEM and other log sources.
  • Develop, maintain and improve incident response runbooks, playbooks and SOPs to meet regulatory and compliance requirements.
  • Participate in tabletop exercises, red/purple team simulations and readiness assessments to validate response capabilities.
  • Conduct root cause analysis and digital forensics to identify sources of compromise and track attacker activity; document investigative findings for stakeholders.
  • Provide stakeholder communication, recommendations for containment and eradication, and lead post-incident lessons-learned and follow-up actions.
  • Automate response tasks and workflows where possible, leveraging scripting and AI tools to improve efficiency and detection.

Requirements

  • Minimum 2 years experience in cybersecurity or incident response
  • Strong technical and analytical skills
  • Hands-on incident response experience (endpoints, network, cloud)
  • Experience with EDR, NGFW, IDS/IPS, DLP and SIEM/log management platforms
  • Proficiency with scripting for automation and investigation (Python, Bash, PowerShell, Go, etc.)
  • Familiarity with Windows, Linux and macOS environments
  • Knowledge of MITRE ATT&CK and common intrusion techniques
  • Experience performing digital forensics and log analysis
  • Familiarity with regulatory and compliance reporting requirements
  • Awareness of AI tools and their application to automate security tasks
  • Security certifications are a plus (e.g., CISSP, GCIH, GCIA, GCFA, GNFA, GREM, cloud certs)

Preferred Qualifications

  • Fast learner with a hands-on, can-do attitude
  • Strong team player with collaborative communication skills
  • Confident handling incidents and managing senior and technical stakeholders
  • Sense of ownership, accountability, urgency and prioritisation
  • Business acumen when making critical decisions

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation package
  • Health and medical insurance
  • Paid leave and annual leave entitlements in line with local regulations
  • Hybrid working arrangement
  • Training and development opportunities, including certifications and exercises

About the Company

Crypto.com is a global payments, trading and financial services platform focused on accelerating the world's transition to cryptocurrency. The Cyber Fusion Centre / ETMSA team is responsible for threat detection, incident response and security operations across a distributed global environment. This role is based in the United Arab Emirates and works closely with international security teams to protect critical assets and maintain regulatory compliance.

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