The Cybersecurity Operations Analyst Associate works with the team to review security events to identify and prioritize potential threats and identify trends utilizing various tools and technologies. You will work closely with other teams within Cybersecurity and with IT Operations.
Start Date: January 21, 2025
Schedules will require in person evening and weekend hours.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Participate in the day to day security operations monitoring and response from the Cybersecurity Operations Center (CSOC).
- Learn to evaluate, respond, and mitigate alerts originating from the SIEM and the Cybersecurity product suite.
- Support the implementation of mitigations including the creation and development of new alerts and rules within various cybersecurity tools.
- Work with senior analysts to analyze, identify malicious activity during the various attack stages and present back to the Cybersecurity Operations Team.
- Maintain a high level of technical expertise on cybersecurity defense-in-depth technology and best practices by performing ongoing research and engagement to maintain awareness of industry trends, best practices.
- Collaborate with the Cybersecurity Operations Center and IT Operations teams.
- Participate in team teachings and mentoring activities.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or Related Field.
- Understanding of or experience with network protocols.
- Experience with log formats and log analysis.
- Strong willingness to learn and develop an understand of the activities and tools used in the CSOC.
- Strong business and technology aptitude with a willingness to learn and understand business and software solutions
- Excellent verbal and written communications; ability to communicate and present requirements and issues clearly and concisely
- Ability to build strong partnerships and to work collaboratively with all business and IT areas
- Highly motivated with strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment
- Strong communication and documentation skills
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