Cybersecurity Threat Sr. Analyst

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Regular or Temporary:

Regular

Language Fluency:  English (Required)

Work Shift:

1st shift (United States of America)

Please review the following job description:

Support Information Security and Cybersecurity Threat Management programs responding to cyber incidents while working in a multiple-team environment. Process vulnerability and threat data from a variety of internal and external sources to provide actionable intelligence to internal consumers in order to implement countermeasures and maintain and enhance the defenses for our information systems and resources. Serve as first escalation point for security investigations and provide oversight for tier I analysts, when the manager is not available. Assist principle analysts during incident response activities and cyber investigations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Following is a summary of the essential functions for this job.  Other duties may be performed, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below.  Specific activities may change from time to time. 

1. Participate in escalated computer security incidents and cybersecurity investigations including computer forensics, network forensics, root cause analysis and malware analysis and execute on appropriate mitigation strategies for identified threats.  

2. Serve as coordinator in the event of escalated cybersecurity threats/incidents for Tier 1 analysts.

3. Participate in the creation and maintenance of use cases for recurring investigation/incident triggers in support of the 24/7 Cybersecurity Threat Operations and Cybersecurity Threat Management program.

4. Participate in the creation and maintenance of playbooks used in response for investigation/incident triggers in support of 24/7 Cybersecurity Threat Operations and Cybersecurity Threat Management program.

5. Interface with other teams in Information Security (e.g. network operations, Cyber Threat Operations Center (CTOC), vulnerability management) along with information and liability risk officers and technology management to help guide cyber security investigations and incidents.

6. Deliver cyber intelligence services and material to enterprise technology and business leaders.

7. Identify new threat tactics, techniques and procedures used by cyber threat actors.

8. Participate in threat hunting activities to proactively search for threats in the enterprise environment.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field or equivalent education and related training

2. Five years of experience in Cybersecurity or related work

3. Broad knowledge of general IT with a focus area in two or more of the following areas: operating systems, networking, computer programing, web development or database administration 4. Demonstrated advanced knowledge of cyber security concepts with a focus area in two or more of the following: attack surface management, Security Operations Center (SOC) operations, Intrusion Detection/Intrusion Prevention Systems (IDS/IPS), Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) use, threats (including Advanced Persistent Threat (APT), insider), vulnerabilities, and exploits; incident response, investigations and remediation

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Five years of experience

2. Industry certifications in general technology (e.g. Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP), Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE), Network+)

3. Industry certifications in cyber security and forensics, such as Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC), Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), GIAC Certified Intrusion Analyst (GCIA), GIAC Certified Incident Ha Industry certifications in general technology (e.g. Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP), Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE), Network+)

4. Security Operations Center (SOC) or Network Operations Center (NOC) experience and experience in the Intelligence Community (IC)

3. Demonstrated leadership experience

Other Job Requirements / Working Conditions

Sitting

Constantly (More than 50% of the time)

Visual / Audio / Speaking

Able to access and interpret client information received from the computer and able to hear and speak with individuals in person and on the phone.

Manual Dexterity / Keyboarding

Able to work standard office equipment, including PC keyboard and mouse, copy/fax machines, and printers.

Availability

Able to work all hours scheduled, including overtime as directed by manager/supervisor and required by business need.

Travel

Minimal and up to 10%

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