Threat Analyst (MDR)

Role Summary

As an MDR Threat Analyst, you will work with enterprise systems, log analysis systems, and endpoint collection systems to facilitate the investigation, identification and neutralization of cyber threats. You will work alongside and contribute to a team of analysts with the objective of providing best in class monitoring, detection and response services.

What you will do

Handle escalations from level I Threat Analysts - guide / advise on investigation handling

On-board and train new Threat Analysts

Participate in Security Operations process improvement and creation

Provide detection and response to security events and cyber-threats

Conduct security log management and monitoring

Maintain information security metrics

Provide assistance to core security and threat response teams

Create MDR service-related reports

Create cases for clients

Track and follow up with client through threat neutralization

Interact with clients via various mediums

Actively research recent Indicators or Compromise/Attack, exploits and vulnerabilities

Obtain metrics for reporting on threat trends, intelligence analysis and situational awareness

What you will bring

3-7 years of experience working in a SOC environment or computer security team in an IT environment

Endpoint and network security experience required; IDS, IPS, EDR, ATP, Malware defenses and monitoring experience

Threat hunting experience preferred

Knowledge of common adversary tactics and techniques, , obfuscation, persistence, defense evasion, etc.

Knowledge of Mitre ATT&CK framework preferred

Working knowledge of incident response procedures

Experience with SQL query construction preferred

Experience with OSQuery is a plus

Experience administering and supporting Windows OS (both workstations and server) and one of the following: Apple or Linux-based operating systems ( XP, Windows 7, 2003, 2008, OS X)

Fundamental understanding of network traffic analysis including TCP/IP, routing, switching, protocols, etc.

Strong understanding of Windows event log analysis

Experience with enterprise information security data management - SIEM experience a plus

Programming and scripting skills - proficient knowledge of Powershell is a plus

Excellent troubleshooting and analytical thinking skills

Strong documentation and communication skills

Advanced Cyber Security certifications preferred but not required

Bachelors in Information Technology, Computer Science or a related field; or relevant commensurate work experience

Willingness to work outside of standard business hours including weekends and holidays – our Managed Detection and Response is a 24X7X365 service

Must be able to thrive within a team environment as well as on an individual basis

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