Cyber Incident Responder and Threat Hunter Position Overview Do you want to be part of a collaborative problem-solving cybersecurity team? Guardian is seeking a Cyber Incident Responder who demonstrates curiosity, tenacity, follow-through, and an analytical mindset to join the Cyber Incident Response and Threat Services team. This role supports Guardian’s cyber incident response and threat hunting operations, contributing to investigations, proactive detection, and operational improvements. The candidate will work closely with DFIR leadership and Cyber Defense Operations to identify threats, contain incidents, and improve detection capabilities. The successful candidate must live by Guardian’s success factors of acting with accountability, leading with the customer at the center, committing to collaborate, communicating with transparency, and connecting with empathy and compassion. You Have 2–7 years of cybersecurity experience, including cyber defense, incident response, and digital forensics Knowledge of data loss prevention, endpoint protection, digital forensics (Windows and Linux), and cloud, network, web, database, and data security Familiarity with MITRE ATT&CK, NIST CSF, and threat intelligence workflows Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to analyze complex data and identify actionable insights Strong written and oral communication skills; ability to communicate at all levels of the organization and collaborate across multiple teams Experience supporting investigations and containment efforts in regulated environments Proficient in leveraging AI-driven tools and techniques to enhance cyber incident response, threat hunting, and defensive strategy. Possess an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity or related field, or equivalent industry certifications Willingness to participate in a 24x7 on-call support rotation You Will Execute Guardian’s cyber incident response strategy, acting swiftly to identify, contain, and eradicate security incidents Conduct thorough investigations of security events and coordinate recovery efforts with other teams to restore normal operations Create detailed reports on incident response activities, findings, and recommendations, and maintain accurate records of investigations and outcomes Respond to data loss prevention events to prevent unauthorized access and exfiltration of sensitive data Proactively search for cyber threats within the network using advanced techniques; identify patterns, anomalies, and potential indicators of compromise Perform forensic analysis on compromised systems and collect evidence in accordance with legal and regulatory requirements Stay informed on current and emerging cyber threats that may impact the organization Preform regular threat hunts to contribute to our proactive defense program Identify use cases for detection engineering to strengthen Guardian’s security posture Collaborate across multiple teams and business units. Strategically use AI-powered solutions to improve detection, investigation efficiency, and overall cyber resilience. Provide Tier 2 support for the Cyber Defense Operations Team, working closely to identify and respond to potential threats Location and Travel Three days a week at a Guardian office in Holmdel, NJ or New York, NY. Salary Range: $95,170.00 - $156,355.00 The salary range reflected above is a good faith estimate of base pay for the primary location of the position. The salary for this position ultimately will be determined based on the education, experience, knowledge, and abilities of the successful candidate. In addition to salary, this role may also be eligible for annual, sales, or other incentive compensation. Our Promise At Guardian, you’ll have the support and flexibility to achieve your professional and personal goals. Through skill-building, leadership development and philanthropic opportunities, we provide opportunities to build communities and grow your career, surrounded by diverse colleagues with high ethical standards. Inspire Well-Being As part of Guardian’s Purpose – to inspire well-being – we are committed to offering contemporary, supportive, flexible, and inclusive benefits and resources to our colleagues. Explore our company benefits at www.guardianlife.com/careers/corporate/benefits. Benefits apply to full-time eligible employees. Interns are not eligible for most Company benefits. Equal Employment Opportunity Guardian is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, marital status, disability, military or veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable law. 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In order to be a successful applicant. you must be legally authorized to work in the United States, without the need for employer sponsorship. Notice Regarding Guardian’s Use of Artificial Intelligence in Recruitment As part of Guardian’s job application process, Guardian may use artificial intelligence tools (“AI Tools) to automate the sorting and filtering of information provided by applicants as part of its preliminary screening. This preliminary screening may be used to help identify applicant materials and resumes relative to their indication that the applicant meets the requirements for the specific job for which they are applying, as specified in the listing posted on Guardian’s jobs website (Careers at Guardian at https://www.guardianlife.com/careers). At Guardian, we do not use AI Tools to substantially assist or replace human judgment or discretionary decision making in our hiring process. All hiring decisions will be made by Guardian colleagues. 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Every day, Guardian helps our 29 million customers realize their dreams through a range of insurance and financial products and services. Our Purpose, to inspire well-being, guides our dedication to the colleagues, consumers, and communities we serve. We know that people count, and we go above and beyond to prepare them for the life they want to live, focusing on their overall well-being — mind, body, and wallet. As one of the largest mutual insurance companies, we put our customers first. Behind every bright future is a GuardianTM. Learn more about Guardian at guardianlife.com. Visa Sponsorship: Guardian Life is not currently or in the foreseeable future sponsoring employment visas. In order to be a successful applicant, you must be legally authorized to work in the United States, without the need for employer sponsorship.