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Junior Security Analyst -Cyber Defense CTF (Cyber Triage and Forensics)
Today’s world is fueled by vast amounts of information. Data is more valuable than ever before. Protecting data and information systems is central to doing business, and everyone in EY Information Security has a critical role to play. Join a global team of almost 950 people who collaborate to support the business of EY by protecting EY and client information assets! Our Information Security professionals enable EY to work securely and deliver secure products and services, as well as detect and quickly respond to security events as they happen. Together, the efforts of our dedicated team helps protect the EY brand and build client trust.Within Information Security we blend risk strategy, digital identity, cyber defense, application security and technology solutions as we consider the entire security lifecycle. You will join a team of hardworking, security-focused individuals dedicated to supporting, protecting and enabling the business through innovative, secure solutions that provide speed to market and business value.
The opportunity
Cyber Triage and Forensics (CTF) - The Cyber Defense Response Center is responsible for monitoring and detecting information security events that could adversely impact EY information assets and resources. Its mission is aligned with the both the incident response and attack lifecyclesA qualified candidate will have the opportunity to work with highly talent Cyber security professional experts to learn and develop new skills. Candidate will be exposed to many technologies and security tools whilst working with EY as well as career growth opportunity. CTF also deliver training to analysts to upskill.
Your Key Responsibilities
- Perform front line accurate and precise real-time monitoring and analysis correlation of logs/alerts from a multitude of security devices with a focus on the determination of what was said as events constitute security incidents.
- Collaborate to detect and respond to information security incidents, develop, maintain, and follow procedures for security event alerting, and participate in security investigations.
- The CTF Junior Security Analyst must be competent to work at a technical level, be capable of identifying threats and vectors that cause security events and be able to follow defined procedures for mitigating said threats.
Essential Functions of the Job :
- Respond to network and host based security events
- Participate in detecting, investigating, and resolving security events
- Identify and propose areas for improvement within the Cyber Defense Response Center
- Provide documentation and project support
- Serve as an escalation point for difficult problems and complex inquiries
- Server as shift lead when necessary
- Conduct detailed security event analysis from network traffic attributes and host-based attributes ( binary analysis, etc) to identify information security incidents
- Provide feedback on security control capability gaps based off of security intrusion trends
- Develop and maintain analytical procedures to improve security incident identification efficiency
- Demonstrate ability to drive process improvements and identify gaps
Skills And Attributes For Success
- Information Security Principles, Technologies, and Practices
- Experience with multiple security event detection platforms
- Fair understanding of Linux, TCP/IP, Network Security, encryption standards etc
- Aware of Types of attacks (DOS, DDOS etc)
- Understand basic IDS / IPS rules to identify and/or prevent malicious activity
- Aware of security log analysis.
- Idea about various penetration testing and application testing methodology and tools is a definite plus.
- Comfortable navigating and troubleshooting Linux and Windows system issues
To qualify for the role you must have
- Capability of working independently
- Soft Skills - Excellent communication skills; written and verbal.
- Good Presentation skills
- Good Investigative, analytical and problem solving skills
- Ability to work in a team, with little supervision and using own initiative
Experience:
- Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in one or more of the following:
- Working in a Security Monitoring/Security Operations Center environment (SOC)
- Experience investigating security events, threats and/or vulnerabilities
- Understanding of electronic investigation and log correlation Proficiency with the latest intrusion detection platforms; working knowledge of Linux and/or Windows systems administration (Including AD).
- Scripting or programming (Shell scripting, Power Shell, C, C#, Java, etc)
Qualifications, certifications and Education requirements:
- Under Graduate/Post Graduate Degree in Computer Science or Engineering or related domain (MCA/MTech/BTech/BCA /BSc CS or BSc IT).
Desired Certifications:
- Any Cyber Security Certification
Ideally, you’ll also have
- Good demeanour.
- Willingness to work a flexible shifts with schedules that includes nights, weekends and holidays; shifts can changed based on business needs.
- Demonstrated integrity in a professional environment
- Willingness to learn new technologies.
What We Look For
Under limited supervision the CTF (Cyber Triage and Forensics) Junior Security Analyst will report to the designated CTF Shift lead. The CTF Junior Security Analyst will perform tasks including monitoring, research, classification and analysis of security events that occur on the network or endpoint. The CTF Junior Security Analyst should have familiarity with the principles of network and endpoint security, current threat and attack trends, a basic understanding of the OSI model, and have a working knowledge of Defense in depth strategies.
What We Offer
As part of this role, you will work in a highly coordinated, globally diverse team with the opportunity and tools to grow, develop and drive your career forward. Here, you can combine global opportunity with flexible working. The EY benefits package goes above and beyond too, focusing on your physical, emotional, financial and social well-being. Your recruiter can talk to you about the benefits available in your country. Here’s a snapshot of what we offer:
- Continuous learning: You will develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
- Success as defined by you: We will provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a significant impact, your way.
- Transformative leadership: We will give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
- Diverse and inclusive culture: You will be accepted for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.
We ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodations.EY is committed to being an inclusive employer, and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. We strive to achieve the right balance for our people, enabling us to deliver excellent client service whilst allowing you to build your career without sacrificing your personal priorities. While our client-facing professionals can be required to travel regularly, and at times be based at client sites, our flexible working arrangements can help you to achieve a lifestyle balance.
If you can confidently demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.
Make your mark.
Apply now.
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