Security Operations Specialist

Company: Top Prospect Group
Location: White Plains
Posted on: February 18, 2021

Job Description:

Top Prospect Group has an immediate need for our global client based in White Plains, NY.--This direct hire role is remote to start.--We placed the hiring manager and the VP of the group, so we are talking directly to the decision makers.We are looking for someone to join and grow in our Security Operations Center (SOC) in a senior technical role. As a Senior Analyst, you will be responsible for analyzing security event data, assessing the potential impact of events, and creating recommendations to defend against emerging threats. You will assist in continuous education for other analysts and provide additional guidance as a technical subject matter expert. In this role, you will participate in ongoing security incidents and advanced security initiatives, such as proactive threat hunting. Additionally, you will collaborate across multiple teams on various efforts to continue to strengthen the security posture.In this role you will be responsible for:--- Analyzing network traffic, endpoint security events, and other various log sources to identify threats, assess potential impact, and recommend mitigations--- Supporting other security functions and teams to ensure the holistic implementation of security controls, technologies, practices, and programs--- Contributing to the development and improvement of response processes, documentation, tool configurations, and detection logic--- Assisting in additional Global Cyber Defense initiatives, including proactive threat hunting, threat intelligence exercises, and new technology deployments--- Maintaining an advanced knowledge of global threat trends, known threat actors, common tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs), and emerging security technologies--- Providing technical guidance and training to Global Cyber Defense team members--- Operating as a subject matter expert on various security topics across multiple domains--- Supporting 24x7 operations by participating in an on-call rotation and assisting in ongoing incidents during non-standard hoursWhat is in it for you?--- Competitive Benefits--- Career Development Opportunities--- Opportunity to engage in large scale Projects that have executive visibility--- Be part of a remote team that focuses on building and growing together--- Opportunity to enact impactful ChangeWe would like you to have:--- Undergraduate degree in Computer Science (CS), Computer Information Systems (CIS), other related degrees, or equivalent experience--- 4+ years of information security experience and/or 3-5 years of experience in security analysis--- Excellent critical thinking skills, with proven analytical expertise and the ability to learn adaptively--- Demonstrated effective verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to communicate security concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences--- Advanced experience with security technologies and alerts, such as intrusion prevention and detection systems, web proxies, SIEM, SOAR, EDR, firewalls, web application scanner, vulnerability scanners, forensics tools, open-source tools, or other security technologies--- Advanced knowledge in one or more of the following domains: Network Operations and Architecture, Operating Systems, Identity and Access Management, Programming, Cloud Computing, Databases, or Cryptography--- Ability to operate independently in a dynamic, evolving environment with multiple inputs and tasks simultaneously--- Advanced knowledge of common attacks, current threats, threat actors, and industry trends--- Familiarity with common security frameworks and models, such as MITRE ATT&CK, Lockheed Martin Cyber Kill Chain, The Diamond Model of Intrusion Analysis and NIST Cybersecurity Framework--- Professional or technical certifications, such as Security+, GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH), Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or other related certifications

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