KPG 99 Inc. Is Hiring A Bilingual Global Incident Response Analyst

Exciting Opportunity: Bilingual Global Incident Response (GIR) Analyst 🔐

Our client is now welcoming applications from non-local candidates willing to relocate to designated work locations, with no relocation expenses covered. Join a dynamic cybersecurity team with a flexible work schedule and innovative projects!

📍 Client & Work Locations

• Client Locations: Jersey City, NJ; Tempe, AZ; Brea, CA
• Work Arrangement: 3 days onsite & 1 day remote per week (4-day work week)
• Relocation: Open to non-local candidates willing to relocate without expense coverage

💰 Compensation & Duration

• Rate: $62/hour W2
• Contract Length: 12 months initially, with an option to go contract-to-hire

🕒 Working Hours & Schedule

This role features a hybrid work model, with shifts distributed across multiple locations:

• Jersey City, NJ (Front Half): 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM EST, Sunday – Wednesday
• Jersey City, NJ (Back Half): 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM EST, Wednesday – Saturday
• Tempe, AZ / Brea, CA (Front Half): 3:00 PM – 1:00 AM EST, Sunday – Wednesday
• Tempe, AZ / Brea, CA (Back Half): 3:00 PM – 1:00 AM EST, Wednesday – Saturday

Resources are located in Jersey City, NJ, and Tempe, AZ / Brea, CA, based on the shifts outlined above.

🎯 Role Responsibilities

• Conduct artifact analysis to identify intrusion methods and determine resolution strategies, driving security improvements
• Leverage strong incident response expertise across multiple operating systems and cloud environments
• Gather, analyze, and correlate security data using advanced tools and techniques
• Develop and implement security policies, standards, and procedures
• Monitors security events, investigates incidents, and leads response efforts
• Investigate potential cybersecurity threats across diverse environments
• Support compliance inquiries and ensure documentation aligns with security policies
• Create analytical reports highlighting activities and emerging threats
• Develop security detection tactics, playbooks, and automations to enhance threat response
• Review logs and alerts; triage and escalate cases appropriately
• Monitor external service providers for potential cybersecurity incidents
• Analyze and remediate compromised systems
• Perform breach assessments and network traffic investigations
• Assist with internal and third-party investigation efforts
• Research evolving threats and update security strategies accordingly
• Stay current with industry frameworks, standards, and best practices

🎓 Qualifications & Skills

• Language Skills: Fluency in English and Japanese, including cultural understanding
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related field
• Experience: 5+ years in Cybersecurity Operations or Information Security
• Certifications: Preferred certifications include CISSP, ISSMP, SANS, GIAC, GCIA, CISM, CEH, GCFA, GCFE, GCIH, or GSEC
• Technical Expertise: Experience across Incident Response, Forensics, Security Governance, and related domains

🚀 Join the Team!

If you're passionate about cybersecurity and meet the qualifications, this is an excellent chance to contribute to a global security environment. Apply now to become part of a forward-thinking organization dedicated to excellence in incident response!