Network Threat Analyst
Indiana, Carmel, IN, US
As MISO’s Network Threat Analyst, you will play a crucial role in safeguarding our network from various cyber threats and protecting the power grid for 45 million people in the Midwest. You will monitor, analyze, and respond to potential security incidents, with a focus on network detection and response (NDR) technologies. Understand the relevant threat landscape, tie threats to the likely exploits, and then integrate and prioritize the information into MISO’s cyber defense framework, to include detection capabilities using multiple open-source and commercial tools.
Your responsibilities as our Network Threat Analyst will include:
- Analyzing network traffic patterns and behaviors to detect and investigate anomalous activity
- Developing and refining detection rules and signatures for NDR Systems
- Analyzing relevant cyber security event data for attack indicators and breaches that may yield detection or prevention content
- Collecting, consolidating, researching, analyzing, and correlating internal and external threat intelligence to detect anomalies
- Participating in root cause analysis of critical events for improving preventative and reactive processes
- Staying informed about the latest threats, vulnerabilities, and attack techniques in the cybersecurity landscape
- Ability to work a 24x7 on-call schedule
Your knowledge as our Network Threat Analyst include:
- Hands-on experience with network detection and response (NDR) technologies
- Computer networking concepts and protocols, and network security methodologies.
- Computer forensics and cyber incident response frameworks
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify and investigate security incidents effectively
- Relevant certifications such as Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP); or GIAC Network Forensic Analyst (GNFA); or CompTIA Network+ Certification are a plus
- Python and/or query language programming
Appropriate level will be determined based upon experience and knowledge.
Transformative innovation is happening in the electric industry, from digitalizing homes and distributed resources to renewable energy and an ever-changing grid. MISO manages the electricity superhighway in the Central U.S. and through use of groundbreaking research and advanced technology, our highly skilled employees ensure power flows reliably to 45 million Americans. Operating the electricity grid, running a robust energy market, planning for a bright future – it’s what our immensely hardworking and dedicated team does every day.
At MISO we offer a hybrid work environment and a comprehensive benefits package available on your first day of employment.
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Tags: CISSP CompTIA Cyber defense Exploits Forensics GIAC GNFA Incident response Network security Python Threat intelligence Vulnerabilities
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