Cyber Security Analyst

Job Description

Cyber Security Analyst

Job Description

A Southern Company Security Analyst participates in monitoring, hunting and responding to cyber security events. He or She, provides a front-line role during cyber security incidents, identifying the extent of the threat, business impacts and advising or sometimes performing the most suitable course of action to contain, eradicate and remediate an incident. A Southern Company Security Analyst maintains a good knowledge of the threat landscape, helps enhance visibility and response capabilities by identifying new methods of detecting threats. A Southern Company Security Analyst is proactive and seeks out adversaries determined to negatively impact Southern Companies reputation, financial interest or threatens the safety of our employees and customers.

Candidates are expected to discuss and demonstrate they meet required qualifications for applicable roles.

Responsibilities

• Take action on security events presented to Analyst via SIEM, user submissions, dashboards, etc.
• Self-initiate hunting initiatives to discover potential breaches or undiscovered cyber threats
• Remain abreast of emerging threat patterns and provide recommendations to detect threats
• Assists with patching recommendations and workarounds for zero-day threats.
• Coordinate mitigation or remediations task with stakeholders or supporting teams
• Communicates with management on incident updates.
• Monitors SIEM and analyzes security events to determine appropriate actions
• Monitors emails containing links/attachments associated with potential phishing attempts to determine appropriate actions
• Identify and tune false positives associated with current security events
• Document analytical steps and findings associated with security event investigations

Qualifications Required for Cyber Security Analyst

• 2 years IT security experience
• Minimum 2 years of experience in performing analysis on Windows and LINUX/UNIX systems
• Minimum 2 years of experience and/or familiarity in the following areas:
  • Network/Endpoint: analysis tools
  • Scripting languages
  • Windows/Unix command line utilities
  • Reputation analysis associated with IP's, Domains, Email Addresses
  • Ticketing Systems
• Required to submit to a background examination.
• Experience operating within a security application such as Kali, Metasploit, and etc.
• Familiar with and have worked within Cyber Security Frameworks such as:
  • NIST 800 - 61
  • Attack Life Cycle
  • SANS Security Controls
  • MITRE
• SANS Security 500 Series or other industry standard equivalent
• Experience with PCAP analysis
• Experience investigating endpoint and network security events

• Experience investigating user reported Phishing events (specifically investigating suspicious links and attachments)
• Experience analyzing security events utilizing sandbox technology
• Experience operating within a security application such as Kali, Metasploit, and etc.
• Oral and written communication skills
• Experience taking ownership of incidents from acknowledgement to resolution
• Ability to identify and mitigate security events by recommending and/or implementing defensive/preventive strategies
• Experience initiating security event investigations

Preferred capabilities:

• Oral and written communication skills
• Ability to take ownership of incidents from acknowledgement to resolution
• Ability to initiate security event investigations
• Ability to comprehend and articulate business impact associated with security events
• Interacting with vendors to support proof of concepts
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products: Excel, Word, Outlook and etc.
• Exposure, experience and/or knowledge of cloud technology
• Familiar with NIST 800-61 and SANS Critical Security Controls
• Ability to identify and mitigate security events by recommending and/or implementing defensive/preventive strategies

Desired certifications:

• GIAC Security Essentials (GCIH)
• GIAC Certified Intrusion Analyst (GCIA)
• Security+
• Other certifications within IT Security

Characteristics of an Southern Company Cyber Analyst

• Self-Motivated - Cyber Analysts do not only act when security tools trigger alerts, we are suspicious by nature and can generate security events based on self-initiated task.
• Perseverance - Cyber Analysts identify resources that allow us to move through or around barriers as we analyze cyber security events.
• Dependable - Cyber Analysts work within a team environment and thus, we rely on one another for knowledge-sharing and dependence.
• Integrity - As Cyber Analysts, our reputation is our code of ethics. We are not perfect. We admit our mistakes. We do the right thing.
• Sense of Humor - Although this may vary, just have one; I promise we can work with it. We have a lot of fun in what we do, so you will need a sense of humor to keep up.

This position falls under the company's Insider Threat Program and will have access to, and control over sensitive data, systems or assets. Enhanced personnel screening, which includes a background review, drug screen and psychological assessment, will be required if you are selected for this position

About Us

About Southern Company

Southern Company (NYSE: SO) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million customers across the Southeast and beyond through its family of companies. Providing clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy with excellent service is our mission. The company has electric operating companies in three states, natural gas distribution companies in four states, a competitive generation company, a leading distributed energy solutions provider with national capabilities, a fiber optics network and telecommunications services. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation, resilience and sustainability, we are taking action to meet customers' and communities' needs while advancing our goal of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Our uncompromising values ensure we put the needs of those we serve at the center of everything we do and are the key to our sustained success. We are transforming energy into economic, environmental and social progress for tomorrow. Our corporate culture has been recognized by a variety of organizations, earning the company awards and recognitions that reflect Our Values and dedication to service. To learn more, visit

Southern Company invests in the well-being of its employees and their families through a comprehensive total rewards strategy that includes competitive base salary, annual incentive awards for eligible employees and health, welfare and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being. This position may also be eligible for additional compensation, such as an incentive program, with the amount of any bonawards subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan(s). A summary of the benefits offered for this position can be found here Additional and specific details about total compensation and benefits will also be provided during the hiring process.

Southern Company is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.

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