Cyber Security Operations Analyst - CSOA24-12773

Job ID: c8edf440c28c53a6

Location: Boston, MA, US

Description:

**Job Title:** Cyber Security Operations Analyst

**Duration:** 10 months (may be renewed)

**Location:** Boston, MA (Hybrid)

**Work Hours:** 37.5 hr/week

A leading organization is actively hiring a Cyber Security Operations Analyst! Join a great team of cyber security professionals and help protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of digital information and systems. Cyber Security Operations is a key pillar of the Information Security program, responsible for the deployment and tuning of security tools, threat-hunting, and Cyber Incident Response. The Cyber Security Operations Analyst will be a member of a 4-person team, reporting to the Director of Cyber Security Operations, and will work closely with the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). The ideal candidate is a self-starter with a passion for cyber threat hunting, can collaborate well with a small team, and demonstrates strong written and verbal communication skills.

### **Duties and Responsibilities:**

**Security Operations Response and Reporting:**

* Review and respond to Security Operations Center alerts.
* Manage Endpoint Detection and Response and Identity alerts, responding to ServiceNow tickets.
* Analyze daily and system-generated reports, along with threat feeds for issues or relevance.

**Splunk SIEM Logs Review and Improvement:**

* Configure alerts to address gaps in proactive and responsive measures.
* Maintain a query repository for regular tasks and improve dashboard visibility across sources.
* Ensure data hygiene and CIM compliance with the data model.

**Threat Detection & Incident Response:**

* Conduct threat hunting, tracking common tactics, techniques, Indicators of Compromise (IOCs), and applying necessary measures for detected threats.
* Utilize custom Indicators of Attack (IOAs) and EDR SOAR workflows for automated response and remediation.
* Monitor web proxy and firewall traffic to address abnormal activity.

**Monitoring & Visibility Recommendations:**

* Develop metrics dashboards for security tools.
* Enhance visibility across firewall and web proxy logs.
* Recommend security improvements, including hardening and content blocking.
* Audit the deployment of security controls and ensure compliance with policies and standards.
* Document and maintain logs of policy violations.

**Vulnerability Assessment Responsibilities:**

* Conduct vulnerability assessments of infrastructure and applications, documenting identified gaps and risks.
* Communicate risks and vulnerabilities to customers.
* Perform continuous monitoring to analyze the security posture of infrastructure and applications.
* Manage and address events in the Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) system.

**Additional Responsibilities:**

* Stay updated on security best practices, industry standards, and regulatory changes.
* Develop security solutions based on business needs and regulatory requirements.
* Assist with inquiries from customers, vendors, and colleagues in a courteous and professional manner.
* Provide on-call support as necessary.
* Offer deskside support when gathering evidence for investigations or advising on safe computing practices.
* Contribute to the continuous improvement of the information security program.

### **Required:**

* 2+ years of training or experience in IT Operations and cyber security operations.
* Strong work ethic, excellent time management, and team collaboration skills.
* Effective verbal and written communication skills.
* Authorization to work indefinitely in the U.S.

### **Qualifications:**

* Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Cyber/Information Security.
* Industry certifications such as CISSP.
* Previous experience on a Cyber Security Operations team in a large organization.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a dynamic team and contribute to the strengthening of cyber security operations.

Remote: False

Min Salary: 83607

Max Salary: 105865

Salary Frequency: yearly

Posted Date: 2024-09-05

URL: https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=c8edf440c28c53a6

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