Location: India, UAE
Compensation: As per industry standards
Overview:
We seek to hire an Information Security Analyst that will be responsible for supporting computer network defense, to include auditing the network for vulnerabilities, identifying relevant threats, recommending corrective actions, developing solutions for security issues, and investigating security incidents and breaches.
Responsibilities:
Conducts network monitoring and intrusion detection analysis using various Computer Network Defense (CND) tools, such as Intrusion Detection/Prevention Systems (IDS/IPS), Firewalls, SIEM, NAC, Vulnerability Management tools, and Host Based Security System (HBSS), etc.
Correlates network activity across networks to identify trends of unauthorized use
Reviews alerts and data from sensors and documents formal, technical incident reports
Researches emerging threats and vulnerabilities to aid in the identification of network incidents
Analyzes data from threat and vulnerability feeds and analyzes data for applicability to the organization
Identifies and resolves false positive findings in assessment results
Performs compensating controls analysis and validates efficacy of existing controls
Generates reports on assessment findings and summarizes to facilitate remediation tasks
Provides network subscribers with incident response support, including mitigating actions to contain activity and facilitating forensics analysis when necessary
Tests new computers, software, switch hardware and routers before implementation to ensure Security
Supports the creation of business continuity/disaster recovery plans, to include conducting disaster recovery tests, publishing test results, and making changes necessary to address deficiencies
Makes real-time decisions about incidents as they occur
Recommends improvements to the Information Security Program to the Information Security Officer
Plans, develops, and executes vulnerability scans of organization information systems
Ensures compliance with all applicable configuration standards
Manages enterprise vulnerability assessment and configuration assessment tools
Recommends security controls and/or corrective actions for mitigating technical and business risk
Produces vulnerability, configuration, and coverage metrics and reporting to demonstrate assessment coverage and remediation effectiveness
Qualifications:
BS in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field is highly desirable
3+ years of work experience in information security, especially in a network security analyst role
3+ years of past experience in a role on a Computer Incident Response Team (CIRT), Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT), Computer Security Incident Response Center (CSIRC) or a Security Operations Center (SOC) is highly desirable
Competencies Required:
Technical expertise in analyzing threat event data, evaluating malicious activity, documenting unusual files and data, and identifying tactics, techniques and procedures used by attackers
Technical expertise in system security vulnerabilities and remediation techniques, network and web-related protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, UDP, IPSEC, HTTP, etc.)
Technical expertise in security engineering, system and network security, authentication and security protocols, cryptography, and application security
Strong decision-making capabilities, with a proven ability to weigh the relative costs and benefits of potential actions and identify the most appropriate one
An ability to effectively influence others to modify their opinions, plans, or behaviors
An understanding of business needs and commitment to delivering high-quality, prompt, and efficient service to the business
An understanding of organizational mission, values, and goals and consistent application of this knowledge
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