Security Analyst

About the Role

As a key member of the Security Operations team, the Junior Security Analyst supports our production environment, protecting it from the latest information security threats. The Analyst is responsible for executing documented cyber threat management processes. The Junior Security Analyst will focus on real-time security event analysis to protect the organization's electronic assets. This position requires a strong and demonstrable passion for Information Security.

The current work schedule requires employees to be onsite Monday through Thursday, with the option to work remotely on Fridays.

This position does require 24/7 availability to support operations where necessary.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute Daily Incident Response Processes and Checklists
• Manage the IR Incidents Lifecycle
• Create actionable items out of threat intelligence feeds
• Participate in red team blue team exercises
• Perform research and data analysis of possible security events and proactively identify and communicate status
• Document and investigate security incidents according to the security incident response policy.
• Resolve service-impacting events, restore service, and provide root cause analysis
• Support team as necessary on high-priority problems
• Prepare ad-hoc analysis and reports as needed
• Performs other duties as necessary.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• 0 - 4 years of experience as an Incident Responder and Security Operations
• Understanding of:
• Malware analysis processes
• Threat intelligence activities
• Digital Forensics Incident Response
• Threat Hunting
• Exposure to IP addressing and subnetting, routing protocols, VPN concepts, VLAN configuration and concepts, and L2/L3 switching technologies.
• Good understanding of DMZ architectures.
• Good layer 2 to layer 7 troubleshooting experience.
• Exposure to major system applications and databases.

Qualifications

• Good understanding and working knowledge of routing protocols.
• Must demonstrate strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Detail oriented, conscientious, thorough and accurate analysis.
• Process oriented with the ability to clarify objectives, evaluate options, consider implications, assess risks, and make key decisions.
• Excellent interpersonal and facilitation skills along with effective communication (both written and verbal) skills.
• Good planning and problem solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and commitments in an environment that requires multitasking among concurrent projects.
• Ability to convey network concepts and issues to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to write with clarity and accuracy.
• Willingness to learn.
• Strong self-directed work habits.
• Demonstrate initiative, drive, creativity, self-assurance, and professionalism.
• Excellent teamwork skills.

Networking and prior IT experience is a plus.