The Associate Analyst will provide intrusion / incident monitoring and detection utilizing customer provided data sources, audit and monitoring tools at both the government and enterprise level. An Associate Threat Analyst is required to be flexible and adapt to change quickly. The Associate Threat Analyst will work closely with our Threat Analyst to service customers through our Managed Detection and Response offering.
How You'll Make An Impact
- Analyze, document and report on potential security incidents identified in customer environments.
- Work with partners to maintain an understanding of security threats, vulnerabilities, and exploits that could impact systems, networks, and assets.
- Provide triage on various security enforcement technologies including, but not limited to SIEM, anti-virus, content filtering / reporting, malware prevention, firewalls, intrusion detection systems, web application firewalls, messaging security platforms, vulnerability scanners etc.
- Perform knowledge transfers, document, and triage client's issues regarding mitigation of identified threats
- Provide ongoing recommendations customers on best practices
- Actively research current threats and attack vectors being exploited in the wild
- Utilize defined SOP's and KB's
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Complies with all policies and standards
What We're Looking For
1-2 years of working with Incident Ticketing Systems (i.e. ServiceNow, Remedy, Remedy Force, Heat, etc.). requiredDesire to gain full-time professional experience in the Information Security fieldExcellent time management, reporting, communication skills, and ability to prioritize workAbility to generate comprehensive written reports and recommendationsWrite professional emailsPrevious experience as a point of escalation in a technical environmentCustomer interactions and working through various issuesBase knowledge of contemporary security architectures / devices such as firewalls, routers, switches, load balancers, remote access technologies, anti-malware, SIEM, and AVAbility to work customer's environments to report on critical security eventsAbility to troubleshoot technical problems and ask probing questions to find the root cause or a problemQueue managementData analysis using SIEM, Database tools such as Elastic, and ExcelExperience troubleshooting security, network, and or endpointsIDS monitoring / analysis with tools such as Sourcefire and SnortExperience with SIEM platforms preferred (QRadar, LogRhythm, Exabeam, Securonix, and Splunk)Familiarity with web-based attacks and the OWASP Top 10 at a minimumAttack vectors and exploitationMitigation, Active DirectoryDirect (E.g. SQL Injection) versus indirect (E.g. cross-site scripting) attacksFamiliarity with SANS top 20 critical security controlsUnderstand the foundations of enterprise Windows security including :Windows security architecture and terminologyCommon system hardening best practicesAnti-Virus (AV) and Host Based Intrusion Prevention (HIPS)Experience in monitoring at least one commercial AV solution such as (but not limited to) Carbon Black, CrowdStrike, McAfee / Intel, Symantec, Sophos or Trend MicroAbility to identify common false positives and make suggestions on tuningMalware, Denial of Service Attacks, Brute force attacksUnderstanding of base malware propagation and attack vectorsPropagation of malware in enterprise environmentsExperience with malware protection tools such as FireEye a plus.Understanding of malware mitigation controls in an enterprise environment.Network Based Attacks / System Based AttacksFamiliarity with vulnerability scoring systems such as CVSSBasic understanding of vulnerability assessment tools such as vulnerability scanners and exploitation frameworksEligibility to obtain security clearanceShift flexibility, including the ability to provide on call support when neededAbility to work greater than 40 hours per week as neededThis role is Work from Office roleWhat You Can Expect From Optiv
A company committed to championing Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion through our Employee Resource Groups.Work / life balanceProfessional training resourcesCreative problem-solving and the ability to tackle unique, complex projectsVolunteer Opportunities. "Optiv Chips In" encourages employees to volunteer and engage with their teams and communities.The ability and technology necessary to productively work remotely / from home (where applicable)EEO Statement
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Skills Required
Vulnerability scanners