Overview
Security Analyst II — REMOTE | 4x10 schedule, Evening / Night Shift
As a Security Analyst II, you will be responsible for supporting the 24 / 7 / 365 Security Operations Center (SOC). You will serve as the escalation point for the Security Analysts (Tier 1) and provide backup when required, answering incoming calls and internal and external emails. Your priority is to monitor, detect, and respond to customer alerts received by various logs and network sources within the Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) solutions. You will also be reviewing vulnerability reports and assessments.
Responsibilities
- Review internal tickets and assign them according to designed workflows
- Analyze intrusions, detect incidents, and assist in response
- Seek out attacker presence on client's networks and logs with advanced threat hunting
- Identify attack vectors, threat tactics, and attacker techniques
- Proactively engage with clients to understand their security needs and wants
- Regularly assist with reviews and provide reports on observed threats
- Research new threats to enterprise environments
- Assist Senior Security Analysts as directed by leadership to participate in hunt activities and intelligence actions
- Work with the team to resolve issues, tweak current processes, and develop / improve existing work instructions
- Analyze Indicators of Compromises (IOCs) and work with the team to develop countermeasures
- Shift work and holiday work are required as part of a 24 / 7 / 365 SOC
Technologies
MUST have a minimum of 1-2 years of experience with one or more of the following :Microsoft Defender (minimum of 1 year)CrowdStrike (minimum of 2 years)SentinelOne (minimum of 2 years)Demonstrated experience with some of the following :Packet Capture (PCAP) analysis using WiresharkFamiliarity with commercial or open source log or SIEM solutionsEvent analysis, correlation, reporting and alertingReverse engineering malware and host-based analysis / detectionService discovery tools such as Nmap and ShodanVulnerability scanning tools such as Nessus, Nexpose, and / or QualysExperience with system or network administration (Unix / Linux experience preferred)Experience and knowledge of information security, IPv4 / v6 networks, network devices, proxies, and IDS / IPS tools and applicationsEndpoint Detection and Response (EDR) solution experience (e.g., FireEye, SentinelOne, CrowdStrike)Knowledge & Skills
Prior experience working within a SOC or similar environmentIndustry-recognized certifications related to cybersecurity or a 2-year degree in computer technologies and industry-recognized certifications or a 4-year degree in Computer Science or equivalentContinuous growth progress within the Cybersecurity / IT field by accumulating certifications, degrees and / or CPEsIntermediate level log analysis and review skillsBeginner experience with vulnerability scanning tools and reportingIntermediate Email phishing detection / analysis experienceExperience working within ticketing systemsWho we are
At Pondurance we embrace, educate, and protect people by helping make our world a better and safer place. We believe in inviting good people into our company who are driven to become great. Every person at Pondurance is encouraged to focus and grow in their individual areas of interest, passion, and career path with accessible leaders as Mentors who believe "None of us are as smart as all of us" (R. Pelletier). We believe everyone has the freedom to be themselves, especially at work, and we celebrate each other. You have a voice and we want you to use it. Do you want to be part of something different? Do you want to influence real change? Then join us in redefining the security and cyber risk landscape.
What We Offer
The opportunity to apply your expertise, take on new challenges, and help customers address their biggest security objectives. An inclusive culture of teamwork that embraces the diversity of our people and communities. Some of the corporate benefits for full-time employees include :
Medical, dental, vision, disability, FSA, HSA, life and AD&D insurance, 401(k) PlanTime off : PTO, sick, holiday, & parental leave details are availableCompetitive compensation packages based on the market and your overall credentialsYou will likely be based out of one of our current locations : McLean, VA or Indianapolis, IN.
To promote a healthy and safe work community we require background and drug screenings as part of our hiring process. Details of our process will be provided upon request.
We are an equal opportunity employer focused on celebrating diversity and inclusion. We believe that each individual should be treated equally without regard to race, color, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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