Cybersecurity Incident Handler Job at Zelis (Morristown)

Cybersecurity Incident Handler

Zelis

Location:
United States , Morristown

Category:
IT - Administration

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

86000.00 - 109250.00 USD / Year

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Job Description:

As a Cybersecurity Incident Handler, you’ll take the lead on investigating and mitigating security incidents across the organization. You’ll dig into digital evidence, guide teammates through complex problems, and help strengthen our overall detection and response capabilities. In this role, you’ll handle hands-on technical work like forensics and incident analysis, while also supporting the team by sharing knowledge, improving processes, and helping shape how we respond to threats.

Job Responsibility:

Incident Analysis & Handling: Triage alerts, investigate suspicious activity, lead incident response steps, and coordinate containment and recovery efforts
Data Collection & Normalization: Make sure logs and security data are gathered correctly, cleaned up, and organized so the team can analyze them effectively
Digital Forensics: Examine systems, files, logs, and network data to understand what happened during security events
Mentoring & Training: Help newer analysts grow by sharing your experience, offering guidance, and running training sessions when needed
Technical / Process Guidance: Assist team members with technical questions, tool usage, investigation methods, and established response workflows
Shift Leadership: Act as the point person during your shift: manage workload, oversee investigations, ensure smooth handoffs, and support teammates. Participate in a rotating on-call schedule as required
Innovation: Look for opportunities to improve processes, recommend new tools or automations, and help refine how the team operates

Requirements:

Bachelor of Computer Science, Engineering, Information Security, Information Technology, or 4+ years of equivalent experience
3+ years of enterprise level incident handling
Ability to partner with enterprise teams within a cybersecurity context
Effective oral and written communication skills with experience in cybersecurity technical process documentation
Demonstrated cyber defense and information security passion
Proven record of thought leadership via innovation and non-traditional solutions
Fundamental understanding of IT Security practices/programs/tooling, with demonstrated examples of driving initiatives forwards

Nice to have:

Advanced cybersecurity certifications (e.g., GCFA, GCIA, GNFA, GCTI, GREM, GCIH, GCFA, GPEN, OSCP, etc.)
Cloud (AWS, Azure, GCP, etc.) certifications
Proficiency in scripting and high-level programming languages (Python, PowerShell, bash, etc.)
Functional knowledge of SIEM, SOAR, malware sandboxing solutions and related tools

What we offer:

401k plan with employer match
flexible paid time off
holidays
parental leaves
life and disability insurance
health benefits including medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
February 20, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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