Information Security Analyst

Job Title: Information Security Analyst

Location: Remote

Duration: Long Term Contract

Job Duties:

·       Information Security Analysts are the backbone of the Security Operations Center (SOC), providing crucial support to enterprise-level customers. Tier-1 Security Analysts with at least one year of experience in security or technical troubleshooting roles, such as help desk, handle various tasks across various platforms. They play a pivotal role in the Security Incident and Event Management (SIEM) workflow, serving as the 24x7 "eyes on glass" who monitor alerts and escalate incidents as necessary.

 Responsibilities:

· Conduct near real-time security monitoring in a 24x7 environment, utilizing proprietary SIEM and cybersecurity tools to identify Indicators of Compromise (IOCs).

·       Monitor alert health in near real-time and escalate critical alerts according to service level agreements.

·       Detects and analyses security incidents, particularly complex or escalated events, to assess threats effectively.

·       Address customer Requests for Information, leveraging soft and technical skills to query raw logs for IOCs, provide insights into SOC infrastructure, and offer guidance on SIEM features and best practices.

·       Perform level 1 assessment of incoming alerts, prioritizing and correlating details to determine severity within the customer environment and coordinating with tier II/III for critical incidents as needed.

·       Execute basic incident response activities using customer SIEM and cybersecurity toolkits.

·       Contribute to the SOC Knowledge Base and provide input for revisions.

·       Draft clear and concise escalation tickets.

Must-Have Skills:

·    Associate degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.

·       1 to 3 years of experience in a security-related role.

·       Fundamental knowledge of Cyber Security technologies.

· Understanding of the threat landscape and indicators of compromise.

·       Strong problem-solving skills.

·  Proactively engage with customers, client executives, and management teams.

·       Excellent documentation and communication abilities in written and oral English.

Desired Skills:

·       Bachelor''s degree or higher in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.

·       One or more years of experience in an Information Security Analyst position.

·       Familiarity with basic cyber threat hunting techniques.

·       Experience in incident response using different SIEMs and adhering to industry best practices.

·       Proficiency in investigating security incidents, developing/tuning use cases, and understanding incident response protocols.

·       Ability to create new content, searches, and scripts for tools like Splunk, QRadar, Sentinel, etc.

·       Understanding of device logging, network troubleshooting, and device troubleshooting.

·       Experience with incident response techniques such as network forensic analysis.

·       Familiarity with Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS) and analysing alerts generated by inspection.

·       Scripting knowledge in languages like Python, PowerShell, Bash Shell, Java, Ansible, etc.

·       Relevant security certifications such as SANS GIAC, GCIH, CompTIA Security+, CCNP-Security, CySA+, GCED, CEH, or similar credentials.